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What Does a SOC 2 Report Cover?
Information security is front of mind for most companies today, as data breaches are increasingly common. According to IBM and Ponemon Institute study, The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million, a 15% increase over three years. In this high-risk climate, potential clients seek confirmation that they can rely […]
November 22, 2023
What is PCI SAQ?
The PCI Data Security Standard Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ) is a crucial tool in the arsenal of merchants and service providers navigating the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance landscape and ensuring information security. The PCI SAQ is more than just a compliance checklist; it’s a comprehensive self-evaluation framework enabling businesses to […]
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What is HIPAA?
HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, represents a crucial cornerstone in the safeguarding of patient health information. This act not only offers robust security provisions and ensures the privacy of patients’ medical data but has also evolved to address the modern challenges of the digital age. With the advent of […]
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What is the ISO 27002 Standard?
ISO/IEC 27002:2013, established by the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission, provides guidelines to assist enterprises in establishing and improving their information security standards and management practices. Officially titled ‘Information technology — Security techniques — Code of practice for information security controls‘, it is typically implemented alongside ISO 27001, which outlines the […]
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What is a PCI RoC (Report on Compliance)?
According to Verizon’s 2022 Payment Security Report, only 43% of businesses achieved complete compliance during their PCI DSS compliance assessment. As a result, over half of companies and the data they handle were vulnerable to data breaches that year. PCI compliance is required for any entity that processes credit or debit card data or accepts […]
What Is SOX Reporting?
In the early 2000s, corporate titans Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco became household names — thanks to huge accounting scandals at each one, ruining inventors and employees alike and souring public trust in Corporate America. In response to those scandals (and others), in 2002 the U.S. Congress enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The law introduced new […]
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November 21, 2023
Embracing Risk for a Brighter Tomorrow
Once upon a time in the world of business, risk was seen as something to be feared, a looming specter of potential failure. However, in a time of rapid change and innovation, a new perspective emerged, one that recognizes the positive potential of risk as a catalyst for growth and transformation. If you missed our […]
November 15, 2023
Say Goodbye to Boring: 6 Innovative Ways to Boost Your Cybersecurity Training
Introduction Think cybersecurity training is just a snore fest of jargon and compliance checkboxes? Think again. Welcome to the new era of Cybersecurity training, where ‘boring’ is a forbidden word and engagement is the name of the game. This guide is all about flipping the script—from just ticking off ‘compliance’ boxes to actually being ‘competent,’ […]
November 9, 2023
Unlocking Growth: Building a Business Case for GRC Applications
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, staying ahead of the curve has become synonymous with survival. Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) applications have emerged as the guardians of stability, security, and sustainable growth. So how can you assure your organization invests wisely in these essential tools? If you’re like me, you’ve struggled in the […]
November 8, 2023
What Is the PCI DSS Attestation of Compliance?
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) can be challenging for many retailers and other businesses that process payment card transactions. So sometimes the cynical question arises: how bad could non-compliance with PCI-DSS be? Pretty bad, actually. Any company that processes, stores, or transmits credit card information must comply with the […]
November 7, 2023
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