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How to Simplify PCI Compliance with SAQs
Even before the pandemic forced most of us to shop online, we were already heading in that direction — an easy transition considering that, according to Experian, each U.S. consumer carries an average of four credit cards from which to choose. However, this increase in credit card usage also brings more significant risks associated with […]
December 10, 2023
3 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Creating an Incident Management Program
Every IT organization focuses on incident prevention, as even the slightest “situation” involving security breaches, system outages, or other significant incidents can significantly damage a company’s reputation. This slippery slope erodes client trust, hinders sales, and chips away at your customer base. Although it is not always possible to predict and prevent every potential cyberattack […]
5 Strategies for Successful Workload and Data Migration to the Cloud
According to the Flexera 2021 State of the Cloud Report, the cloud has already become “mainstream,” with organizations in almost every industry migrating into it in increasing numbers. Cloud migration refers to moving an organization’s digital assets from legacy, “on-premise” (on-prem) infrastructure to the cloud. That would include IT assets such as: Data Workloads IT […]
Back to Basics: Making a Start with GRC
Implementing an effective governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program has become indispensable for streamlining business operations, automating workflows, and guiding data-driven decision-making across modern enterprises. By taking a holistic approach to integrating the oversight of these interconnected domains with cloud-based GRC tools and real-time dashboards, companies can build more resilient, ethical, and continuously compliant businesses. […]
Strategies for Isolation in Cloud Computing
Every day, more and more businesses move more and more applications, data, IT systems, and other operations onto the cloud. And why not? Cloud computing makes a lot of sense when employee teams are spread across different states and countries, with departments and offices simultaneously seeking access to the same data. The cloud also lets […]
Network Segmentation: Definition and Best Practices
2020 was not a good year for cybersecurity. In the first half of that year alone, ransomware (a special kind of malware) attacks increased by 715 percent from the prior year’s levels. A global survey found that 57 percent of organizations experienced a phishing attack, up from 55 percent in 2019, while the average total […]
Tags: Audit Management, PCI
What Is Data Classification & Why Is It Important?
Data classification refers to the process of analyzing data (both structured and unstructured) and then organizing that data into defined categories based on its contents, file type, and other metadata characteristics. This underpins adequate data security and data management programs in an organization. For example, a company could classify its data as restricted, private, or […]
What is a FedRAMP Certification?
Cloud service providers (CSPs) that want to compete for U.S. federal government contracts must first obtain FedRAMP certification — akin to a seal of approval from the federal government, that the CSP’s cybersecurity meets basic standards. FedRAMP certification benefits small and large CSPs by boosting security, increasing efficiency, and smoothing the path to doing business […]
Tags: Audit Management, FedRAMP, FISMA, Technology
What is a SOC Report?
As data breaches become more widespread, most businesses are prioritizing information security. According to a study by IBM and Ponemon Institute, the worldwide average cost of a data breach in 2023 would be USD 4.45 million, a 15% rise over the previous three years. In this high-risk environment, potential clients want assurance that they can […]
Tags: SOC
What is a SOC Audit?
Businesses rely on third-party vendors to streamline day-to-day operations and assure sustained functionality now more than ever. This is seen by the rise of cloud computing, data centers, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. However, the simplicity and comfort of these outsourced jobs comes with some inherent threat. The capacity to demonstrate the development and successful application […]
Tags: Audit Management, SOC
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