Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Organizational (Security) Measures
Organizational and Technical security measures imply those measures aimed at protecting personal data against accidental loss, alteration, unlawful destruction, unauthorized access, or disclosure, in particular where the processing involves data over a network, in transit, and against all other unlawful forms of processing.
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PCI DSS Audit: A Complete Guide + Downloadable Checklist
Willie Sutton, the infamous twentieth-century U.S. criminal, was allegedly known to rob banks because “that’s where the money is.” In this digital age, organizations are exposed to financial fraud due to their lax security- leaving sensitive consumer data stolen and misused. To protect against this, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) was set…
What is a Security Questionnaire and Why it Matters?
In the present day, sensitive information, intellectual property, and vital infrastructure can all be compromised by a breach in a vendor’s system, resulting in significant financial loss and damage to an organization’s reputation. According to a survey conducted by Ponemon Institute in 2022, about 56% of respondents claimed that they suffered some form of a…
7 Major Risks Of Open-Source Software & Mitigation Strategies
Open source software (OSS) has gained popularity due to its accessibility, rich functionality, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility. These advantages make OSS an attractive choice for many, but it is also considered an inherently riskier option. For example, Gilad David Maayan, Security Today, notes: “Open-source is a bit more chaotic, with contributors adding new features and improving…
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