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The Importance of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs)
Many businesses have relied on technology to run mission-critical business processes for years, and the pandemic only accelerated that digital evolution. And the more important technology becomes to business operations, the more management must also rely on strong, effective I.T. general controls. In this post we review “ITGCs” and the processes that companies can use […]
December 17, 2021
What is Remediation in Cyber Security?
Learn about what cybersecurity remediation is, why it’s important, and how you can use it to protect your business from cyberattacks. Threats to an organization’s cybersecurity are on the rise, but most businesses don’t understand how to remediate those threats. Creating a system to identify and fix gaps in your IT systems is essential to […]
What You Should Know About RDP Security Vulnerabilities
Everything you need to know about Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) security vulnerabilities including how your business can stay secure while using them. The proliferation of the hybrid working environment since the COVID-19 pandemic means that ever more employees need to access their company networks from another device via remote desktop session. One of the main […]
3 Challenges Healthcare Compliance Teams Are Set to Overcome with Reciprocity ZenGRC in 2022
Surging ransomware attacks, rising vendor risk and increasingly complex regulatory demands – such are the hurdles healthcare compliance teams face after two years of disruption. How are they rising to the challenge? By leaning in on technology like the Reciprocity® ZenGRC® platform. See how healthcare compliance teams are leveraging the GRC platform, so you can […]
Why Is Data Security Important?
If you want one example of why data security is important, consider this: According to Statista, 79 zettabytes (a trillion gigabytes) of data will be created in 2021 — and with that much data out there, lots of it is bound to be stolen, abused, or otherwise attacked. Businesses need to secure that information somehow. […]
Top Emerging Risks in Higher Education
In 2017 hackers launched a phishing campaign against Canada’s MacEwan University and defrauded MacEwan out of nearly $11.8 million. Although more than 90 percent of the stolen funds were subsequently recovered, the incident still embarrassed the university and is one of the most notorious cyberattacks in the higher education sector. More recently, a 2020 study […]
Common Types of Security Vulnerabilities in E-commerce and How to Solve Them
E-commerce websites experienced unprecedented growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that shows no signs of slowing down. That growth, however, also comes with new (and numerous) security threats. For example, in 2021 alone, companies as large as Bonobos, Kroger, and Volkswagen all experienced data breaches. If you’re part of the e-commerce industry, it’s important to […]
Top Cyber Risk Trends: Where to Focus Your Efforts in 2022
AN INSIDE GRC PANEL DISCUSSION In 2021 the term “new normal” showed why it was ever uttered in the first place. Although many aspects of life returned to some form of the way they were, businesses have had to evolve to keep pace with the continuing flow of market disruptions. This, of course, brings added […]
December 15, 2021
Reciprocity Continues to Lead G2 Winter 2022 Grid Report for GRC Platforms
SAN FRANCISCO, California – December 15, 2021 – Reciprocity, a leader in information security risk and compliance, today announced its ZenGRC® platform was again recognized as a Leader in G2’s Winter 2022 Grid for GRC Platforms. The platform earned the Leader ranking in four categories: IT Risk Management, GRC Platforms, Third Party & Supplier Risk […]
What is PAN Data?
If your business accepts credit card payments, you have probably heard of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the term “PAN data.” PAN is an acronym for primary account number. It refers to the unique payment card number that identifies the issuer and the cardholder account. This information is protected under […]
December 13, 2021
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