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Password Management Risks: Protect Your Castle
Love or hate them, passwords have become part of everyday life — from logging into email accounts to signing up for classes, accessing social media accounts, and much more. Strong passwords are essential to cybersecurity; we should use auto-generated or complex passwords. Many of us, however, fail at the task. CSO online generated a Password […]
October 31, 2023
What is the Vendor Management Lifecycle in GRC?
In today’s business environment, managing external vendors is more than just a matter of procurement and supply chain logistics. It’s a multifaceted process involving vendor relationships, risk management, and procurement strategy optimization. The Vendor Management Lifecycle provides a structured framework for organizations to navigate this complex landscape. As organizations increasingly rely on external vendors, it’s […]
Tags: GRC, Third-Party Management
Checklist For FedRAMP Requirements
FedRAMP compliance requires detailed documentation for certification. With this checklist for FedRAMP requirements, review some important concerns before submitting your documentation.
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SSAE 18 Checklist
SSAE 18 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18) is a set of standards and guidance issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for auditors and service organizations. The SSAE 18 effectively replaced the older SSAE 16 guidance and SAS 70 reports. The main objective of SSAE 18 is to standardize […]
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What Are PCI DSS Standards?
Everything you need to know about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) including its goals and requirements, and how your business or organization can achieve and maintain compliance. Whether your organization is a start-up or a global enterprise, if you accept credit card payments, you must be compliant with the Payment Card […]
PCI DSS Checklist: Get Compliant with These 12 Requirements
PCI DSS compliance – that is, the security standard to protect the personal data of credit card users – can feel insurmountable. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) wrote more than 100 pages of detailed data security standards, and the reading necessary to understand the security standards can feel overwhelming. Meeting PCI […]
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What is compliance reporting?
The most effective way for an organization to get a clear understanding of its compliance efforts is through regular, in-depth compliance reporting. Compliance refers to the reports companies create to ensure they’re complying with the industry standards, laws, rules, and regulations set by government agencies and regulatory bodies. Businesses that don’t comply are subject to […]
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Do I Need To Be PCI-Compliant?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) sets the security standards essential for all business owners that process, store, or transmit cardholder data through card transactions. Created by the PCI Security Standards Council, which consists of major card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB, this standard is integral for […]
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What are Vendor Performance Reviews?
Vendor performance evaluations or reviews help you periodically assess the quality of vendor and supplier performance throughout your organization’s supply chain, ensuring that you’re getting the most “bang” for your buck and avoiding poor performance and that your enterprise avoids exposure to third-party risks. Essential to good vendor management, vendor performance reviews enable you to […]
Why is Audit Evidence Important?
In today’s business landscape, companies face many demands for risk assurance, where proof of regulatory compliance or effective risk management is paramount. Gathering audit evidence is the cornerstone of this process, as it enables auditors to form their opinions on various facets of a company’s internal control system, be it financial statements, cybersecurity measures, or […]
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