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Data Protection vs. Data Privacy
Advanced cybersecurity threats have heightened the harm of data breaches. At the same time, individuals have become increasingly aware of the information they share with companies and expect organizations to protect that sensitive information. These two trends have led companies to invest in information security and data privacy practices. The trends have also led to […]
January 14, 2024
What is ISO 9001 and Why is it Important?
What Is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is the most well-known international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS), published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is part of the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards, with the current version being ISO 9001:2015, released in 2015. A Quality Management System (QMS) is a documented […]
Tags: Audit Management, ISO
What is the ISO 31000 Standard?
In the dynamic world of enterprise risk management, the ISO 31000 standard is a beacon of guidance, providing a structured and universally accepted approach to managing risks. Published by the prestigious International Organization for Standardization, this standard first arrived in 2009 and then was updated to a more refined and useful version in 2018, reflecting […]
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What is COBIT?
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT) is an internationally recognized IT governance framework published by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). As a best practice framework, COBIT helps enterprises govern and manage information technology to achieve strategic business objectives. Think of it as a methodology for connecting business goals to IT […]
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SOC 2 Data Center Standards for Compliance, Explained
Organizations that use a data center to support their infrastructure and computing needs must consider compliance as part of their overall risk management and IT policy development strategies. One of the most common compliance standards for organizations with a data center environment is SOC 2 compliance. The Service Organization Control (SOC) is a compliance framework […]
What is an audit management system?
An audit management system is a combination of software and business processes that, when used together, significantly reduce the time and effort necessary for your organization to conduct an audit. Strong audit management capabilities are essential because as modern risk management becomes ever more complicated, and as ever more regulations require audits as part of […]
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Continuous Monitoring for Real Time Compliance
Using automation enables continuous monitoring so that you can establish a security first real-time compliance program that protects your information effectively.
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What is Compliance Automation?
Regulatory compliance can be an enormous burden for complex or highly regulated businesses. Perhaps the best way to alleviate that burden is to embrace compliance automation. Compliance automation revolutionizes how companies fulfill their regulatory requirements by leveraging technology (particularly artificial intelligence) to streamline previously manual tasks. Automation assures timely adherence to regulations and simplifies complex […]
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January 10, 2024
GDPR vs Privacy Shield: What are the Key Differences?
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in 2018, imposing a strict privacy regime to control how organizations can collect, use, and store the personal information of EU citizens. GDPR violations can bring stiff penalties, so organizations anywhere in the world must be mindful of its requirements. In 2016, the EU-U.S. […]
Tags: Audit Management, Government
January 9, 2024
New Year, New GRC: Setting the Foundation for GRC Maturity
Building a strong governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program for your organization is akin to laying a solid foundation before building a skyscraper: the success, or failure, of your company may depend on it. Still, with an array of technical options and a seemingly infinite number of best practices available, not all methods for building […]
January 8, 2024
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