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What is PCI Compliance Level 1?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was enacted in 2004 to assure that all businesses that accept, handle, store, or transfer credit card information operate securely. PCI compliance is required for all merchants and service providers that process payment cards for in-store and e-commerce transactions. PCI requirements differ depending on the number […]
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October 31, 2023
Do I Need a SOC 2 Report?
If your enterprise is a service provider that handles customer data, it should have a System and Organization Controls for Service Organizations 2 (SOC 2) report attesting to its SOC 2 compliance. If you outsource work, your sub-contractors should be SOC 2 compliant, as well. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) […]
Tags: Audit Management, SOC
What Are the Steps of an Audit?
Audits are a critical internal audit process for businesses and organizations to ensure compliance, manage risk, and validate that your business follows processes and procedures correctly. But what exactly are the audit steps involved in conducting an effective audit? In this post, we’ll walk through the end-to-end audit process so you understand the methodology and […]
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What is a PCI Readiness Assessment?
A Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) readiness assessment helps an organization evaluate if it is prepared for a full PCI DSS validation audit or Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). A PCI DSS readiness assessment, also known as a “gap analysis,” identifies gaps in an organization’s PCI compliance posture. It pinpoints areas needing improvement to […]
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Tips for Effective Vendor Management
The modern corporation depends on hundreds of vendors (at least) to provide supplies and mission-critical services. Astute management of those vendors can reap enormous benefits, but the art of vendor management is no easy thing. It requires discipline and attention to detail – and usually a dedicated technology tool to help. Effective vendor management is […]
The Benefits of Using a Compliance-Oriented Data Management Platform
Data drives the modern economy. The right type, amount, and quality of data lets organizations better understand their customers. This understanding enables companies to build more accurate customer profiles, design personalized marketing programs, refine retention strategies, and nurture meaningful long-term customer relationships. Simply collecting this data, however, is not enough. Data only becomes valuable when […]
October 30, 2023
Key Steps to Improving Strategic Vendor Management
Efficient procurement is crucial to the success of any corporate organization. Hence, companies should consider strategies for effective vendor risk management. Strategic Vendor Management (SVM) continuously monitors and improves vendor relationships and exchanges. If a vendor performs only one task, SVM asks you to have that vendor perform multiple tasks instead, allowing for cost savings […]
What is an ISO Quality Audit?
An ISO quality audit serves as a crucial management tool for organizations, enabling them to assess, validate, and confirm various quality-related activities within their systems. These audits play a pivotal role in evaluating and assuring the effectiveness of an organization’s quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with the ISO 9001 standard. While preparing for and […]
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CISOs and Trust: Why it matters
In today’s digital business landscape marked by digital transformations and increased information security initiatives, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more pivotal. As gatekeepers of organizational data and defenders against ever-evolving cyber threats and cyber attacks, CISOs stand on the frontline of ensuring business continuity and reputation. But beneath […]
What is an ISO Surveillance Audit?
An ISO surveillance audit is an audit of your business that happens after you achieve compliance with an ISO standard, to assure that you still follow that standard’s expectations across time. In other words, a surveillance audit is meant to confirm that your organization is still living up to the promises it made when you […]
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