Given the current emphasis on digital recordkeeping, cloud computing, and online networking, a comprehensive information technology risk management plan is necessary. Organizations across all industries and activities benefit from adopting…

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) requires all organizations that collect, process, store, or transmit card payments to comply with security frameworks—of which the most widely applicable…

Information risk management in cybersecurity is the process of deciding which information to protect and how to protect it. The process entails using various tools and techniques to identify, analyze,…

Increased cybersecurity threats such as ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks underscore a critical need for companies to invest in the appropriate cyber defenses to protect their digital assets. Building and…

Healthcare providers are some of the main beneficiaries of IT advancements, and the advantages of cloud technologies are no exception. Cloud storage facilitates rapid access to patient data in healthcare…

Privacy impact assessment tools serve multiple purposes in IT security. One is compliance with industry and location-based regulations. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) exists to identify and minimize…

Security program management presents the traditional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role with numerous challenges further complicated by the current proliferation of cyberthreats. As a C-level executive role, CISOs are…

The HITRUST CSF can help organizations streamline compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks, address security gaps, and strengthen overall cybersecurity. Compliance with the HITRUST CSF may require your organization to complete…

With so many online threats, network vulnerabilities, and IT security gaps, the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) has never been more important. The role is in such…

eCommerce businesses that process large volumes of card payment transactions must protect the sensitive data involved. Strong SSL security and PCI compliance for eCommerce practices can minimize data breach risks…