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ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles
ISO 9001 Quality Management Principles What Is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is the most well-known international standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS). It is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and part of the broader ISO 9000 family. At its core, a QMS is a structured set of documented processes designed to ensure […]
October 31, 2023
Compliance Metrics and KPIs For Measuring Compliance Effectiveness
“Corporate compliance” means that your company and its employees follow the laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices applicable to your operating environment. In today’s data-driven landscape, however, compliance officers need quantitative measures to assess compliance performance. To do this, they must identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their compliance program. Tracking these KPIs provides deeper […]
Identifying Assets for IT Risk Analysis
Any organization that uses information technology should conduct cybersecurity risk assessments from time to time. Each organization, however, faces its own unique set of security risks and needs to tailor its approach to addressing those specific risks within its risk management processes. To get started, you first need to identify all your organization’s IT assets, […]
Identity Access Management Best Practices
In today’s unpredictable business environment, your organization is more important than ever to be protected against cybercrime. One of the best ways to ensure that your data is safe is to enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) — a method for defining the roles and privileges of individual users within your network. Identity and access […]
Understanding PCI Cloud Compliance on AWS
If your company processes credit or debit card transactions you likely are already familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Compliance with these requirements is necessary to retain the right to process all the major credit card brands. Some companies process their transactions in the cloud using companies like Amazon Web […]
What is ISO compliance?
While ISO certification provides independent validation of a company’s conformity to a set of standards created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the certification process can be long. Thus, many organizations prefer to focus on being ISO-compliant rather than ISO-certified. ISO compliance means adhering to the requirements of ISO standards without the formalized certification […]
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What is an ISO audit?
“What is an ISO Audit?” This question arises most often with companies just starting their compliance journey. ISO stands for the “International Organization for Standardization.” In 1946, delegates from 25 countries congregated at London’s Institute of Civil Engineers with a mission to coordinate industrial standards. Currently, ISO’s members represent 162 countries forming 778 technical committees […]
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SOC 2 Audit Tips for Small Businesses
For every business, large and small, data security and cybersecurity vulnerabilities should be a paramount concern. Not only does attention to security safeguard your customers’ private information but it also demonstrates your company’s ability to handle sensitive data and information security with professional care. That ability will give you a competitive edge in the market […]
Risk Management Software for Banks
Compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the primary law that directs banks to develop Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs, has always been challenging. So, it should be no surprise that as cybersecurity threats increase in the modern era, AML compliance has become increasingly difficult. Financial Institutions (FI) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) struggle under the […]
What is Compliance Management?
Compliance management ensures an organization’s policies and procedures align with specific rules. The organization’s personnel must follow the policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations. These regulatory requirements are based on legal and industry standards like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). An effective […]
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