Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

CIS

Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a 501 non-profit organization formed in 2000. They are responsible for CIS controls and CIS Benchmarks and aim at developing best internet security practices for public and private sectors to prevent cyber threats. Their Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) also offers real-time threat intelligence. Organizations can reach out to CIS to consult on improving their cybersecurity posture. Moreover, CIS offers a variety of training and certification programs to help IT professionals and security analysts better understand cybersecurity best practices and more.

Additional reading

Blogs

Risk Assessment Methods Explained [And How to Choose the Right One]

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Blogs Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: Types, Examples, and Beyond

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Blogs ISO 27001

10 Best ISO 27001 Compliance Software to Consider

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