Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Subcontractor
A subcontractor is a third-party entity that a primary contractor hires to carry out particular cybersecurity-related services or tasks on the contractor’s behalf. Services like penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response may fall under this category.
Additional reading
How to Implement the COSO Framework for Stronger Internal Controls?
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SOX Compliance: Importance, Key Provisions, & Auditing Process
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SOC 2 Type 2: Requirements, Process, Cost
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