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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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October 31, 2023
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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What is a Cybersecurity Framework?
In an age where our personal, professional, and even political spheres are intricately intertwined with the digital realm, the protection of our cyber environments has never been more critical. From large multinational corporations to individual smartphone users, everyone is vulnerable to the increasingly sophisticated world of cyber threats. Yet, while most people are somewhat aware […]
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What is Continuous Monitoring in Cybersecurity?
As organizations increasingly rely on technology for their day-to-day operations, the need for robust information security measures has become more critical than ever. Cybersecurity risks have risen, and it is essential for CISOs to implement strategies that ensure real-time monitoring of threats to prevent data breaches. This is where continuous monitoring comes in. Continuous monitoring […]
How Often Are SOC 2 Reports Required?
In general, service organizations will undergo annual SOC 2 (Service Organization Controls 2) audit reports based on the Trust Services Principles (Trust Services Criteria). The SOC reports typically begin with a SOC 2 Type 1 report in the first year followed by SOC 2 Type 2 (Soc 2 Type ii) reports in subsequent years. Each […]
5 Steps to Become PCI Compliant
Suppose your organization handles payment processing, card transactions, storage, authentication, or credit card data electronic transmission. In that case, you’ll be very familiar with PCI DSS (formally known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). This standard protects debit and credit card transactions and cardholder data from unauthorized access via data breaches, ransomware, and […]
6 Steps to Create an Effective User Access Review Program
Protecting your organization from a security breach requires constant vigilance. Here are 7 steps to ensure that you’ve secured your user access controls.
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