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5 Steps to Ramp and Scale Your GRC Program
Acknowledging the invaluable role of spreadsheets in managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tasks over the years is like tipping our hats to a steadfast companion. These trusty tools have been the go-to for many organizations, embedded so deeply that a 2020 Forrester Research study revealed that 82 percent still rely on spreadsheets for handling […]
December 19, 2023
What is SOX?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or SOX, sets out important rules that publicly traded companies must follow. These rules are meant to ensure these companies are honest and accurate when reporting their finances. To check that companies follow the SOX rules, they go through a SOX compliance audit. In these audits, independent auditors review how companies keep […]
Tags: SOX
Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Higher Education
With more colleges and universities incorporating Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms to support registrars, admissions, and financial aid offices, schools are collecting more electronic student information than ever. Combine that with weak networks and systems, however, and the state of cybersecurity in higher education earns an F. Higher education needs to focus more on protecting this information […]
Effective Workflow For Your Audit Management Process
External and internal audits generate better insight into your data security, yet most employees flee from the process. Audits are cumbersome, time-consuming, and often feel peripheral to most people’s daily workload. Yet, several benefits of internal auditing make it a critical component of the long-term sustainability of your organization. However, mastering an efficient workflow for […]
How the Cloud Can Help with Data Loss Prevention?
Data loss can cause tremendous damage to a business. It diminishes trust in your brand and can lead to financial losses from lawsuits, fines for non-compliance, and intellectual property theft. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is the set of practices and tools designed to prevent data leakage through intentional and unintentional misuse. These practices and tools […]
What Are the Benefits of Cloud Adoption in Insurance?
The rise of cloud computing has been one of the most transformative technologies of the past several decades. According to research firm Gartner, public cloud services spending will increase from $313 billion in 2020 to $482 billion in 2022. Further, by 2026, it will exceed 45 percent of all enterprise IT spending, up from less […]
What is a GDPR Compliance Risk Assessment?
A GDPR Compliance Risk Assessment is a systematic process used by organizations to identify, evaluate, and mitigate the risks associated with the processing and handling of personal data in line with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This assessment is an essential component of GDPR compliance and is intended to ensure that […]
What are the CCPA Categories of Personal Information?
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the United States’s strictest and most comprehensive data privacy law, has the broadest definition of “personal information” of any law in effect—including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The law is so sweeping that it includes 11 categories of personal information. The CCPA aims to prevent the […]
Tags: Audit Management, CCPA
December 18, 2023
How to Become FedRAMP-Certified on Azure
Any company bidding on U.S. government contracts while the company itself uses cloud services for its own IT operations will need to assure that those cloud service providers comply with FedRAMP, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP acts as a seal of approval either for cloud service providers (CSPs) bidding on government contracts […]
How automation can ensure compliance and safety for businesses?
In today’s complicated, highly interdependent business environment, assuring business security is not just a regulatory requirement. It’s also a vital component of a successful business strategy. Automation becomes crucial in such a world, offering innovative solutions that streamline operations, mitigate risks, enhance overall safety, and provide peace of mind. This blog delves into the transformative […]
December 17, 2023
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