SOC2, Penetration Testing, Security Program, Privacy

How HealthTech Startups use Security as a Competitive Advantage

HealthTech is among the most well-funded and rapidly growing industries. However, the medical sector is one of the most challenging areas for launching a startup. Laws, regulations, high security & privacy standards, and the complexity of healthcare relationships make market

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SOC2, Penetration Testing, Security Program, Privacy

The FTC Safeguards Rule – What it Means to Your Business

When it comes to cybersecurity, privacy & compliance, the road forward is often unclear.   The recently amendedFTC Safeguards Rule (Title 16 Chapter 1 Subchapter C Part 314, 'Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information') went into effect

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Security Program, Privacy

CEO News: Getting the Best Value for Your Security Risk Assessment

When it comes to cybersecurity, privacy & compliance, the road forward is often unclear.   A proper risk assessment is a fundamental start to moving forward with improving your information security posture. Here are some considerations to help

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PCI DSS, SOC2, CIS Controls, Security Program, Privacy

2023 Security & Privacy Compliance Trends

Many Organizations are Finding Value in Continuous Compliance  In 2023, many organizations are considering cybersecurity and privacy as business accelerators. That means compliance with security and privacy regulations and programs is more prominent

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Penetration Testing, Security Program, Risk Assessment, Privacy, Threat Intelligence

Cuba Ransomware Attacks Five Critical Sectors in the US

Nowadays, the perpetrators of ransomware have gotten more clever in their methods, using complex strategies such as double extortion, in which they not only encrypt the victim's files but also threaten to reveal vital data if the ransom is not paid.

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Security Program, Privacy

The Five-Step Adaptable Risk-based Privacy Program

In today's data-driven economy, an organization's data is its most valuable asset. The landscape of privacy regulations is vast and continuously evolving, forcing organizations to select and track applicable requirements for collecting and managing

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Privacy

Combined Risk Management for Security, Privacy and Compliance

Privacy regulations boil down to protecting information. In other words, privacy is about the security of data. The various privacy rights can be traced back to core security principles defined by NIST as Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

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Security Program, Privacy

Three Essential Elements of an Adaptable Risk-Based Privacy Program

Given the complexity and cost of security, privacy and compliance efforts, a comprehensive risk management program is the best overall approach. A combined program helps reduce duplicate efforts and optimizes the ability to adapt to changes.

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Security Program, Privacy

Security is the Foundation for Building an Adaptable, Future-Proof Privacy Program

Privacy regulations boil down to protecting information. In other words, privacy is about the security of data. In today’s data-driven economy, your organization’s data is often its most valuable asset. You may be subject to multiple jurisdictions

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Privacy, CPRA

CPRA - Update August 2022

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board held a public meeting on August 24-25 at the Elihu M. Harris State Office 1515 Clay St. Oakland, CA, and online virtually, to hear public comments as part of the CA Consumer Privacy Rights Act

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