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Staying informed about all of the cyber security compliance standards is essential to keeping your company safe from hackers. Read on to learn about the various steps you can take to stay up to date with your industry’s compliance standards.

Data Protection Officer GDPR Requirements And Responsibilities
Data Protection Officer

Understanding GDPR Compliance and the Role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)

by RSI Security
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Many U.S.-based businesses underestimate the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which took effect on May 25, 2018. Executives often assume that since their operations are based solely in the United States, this European Union (EU) law does not apply to them. While this is true in many cases, there are significant exceptions for businesses with digital operations that process or store the personal data of EU citizens.

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What is CUI? Basic Concepts Explained
CMMC

What is CUI? Basic Concepts Explained

by RSI Security
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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) refers to sensitive federal data that, while not classified, requires safeguarding under federal law and agency policies. As cyber threats continue to escalate, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has prioritized CUI protection across its contractor ecosystem.

For organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), properly handling CUI is not optional—it’s a core requirement under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Failure to protect CUI can result in lost contracts and increased risk exposure.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

  • What Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is

  • Why it matters to DoD contractors

  • How CUI fits into the CMMC framework

  • What steps contractors must take to stay compliant

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How to Leverage HITRUST for Manage Third-Party (Information Security) Risk
HITRUST

How to Leverage HITRUST for Third-Party Risk Management

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

For organizations that rely on vendors, service providers, and strategic partners, third-party risk is one of the most persistent and difficult cybersecurity challenges. HITRUST helps solve that challenge by providing a standardized, scalable, and proven assurance framework to evaluate and trust third parties — without rebuilding your third party risk management (TPRM) process from scratch.

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What Are the HITRUST AI Security Assessments?
HITRUST

What Are the HITRUST AI Security Assessments?

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

HITRUST recently released a new assessment catering to AI security. Building on the HITRUST approach, it provides high-level assurance and certifies an organization’s commitment to robust, continuously improving cyber defenses in the face of evolving threats related to AI technology.

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How PCI SSF Enhances the Security of Payment Ecosystems
PCI SSF

How PCI SSF Enhances the Security of Payment Ecosystems

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

The Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) has emerged as a key standard designed to enhance the security of payment ecosystems, with a specific focus on the secure development, deployment, and maintenance of software and applications handling sensitive payment card data. Developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), the PCI SSF provides comprehensive guidelines for the secure development, maintenance, and protection of payment systems. This blog post explores how PCI SSF strengthens the security posture of payment ecosystems, and why it’s essential for organizations to adopt these measures.

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How to Integrate PCI SSF Compliance with DevSecOps Practices
PCI SSF

How to Integrate PCI SSF Compliance with DevSecOps Practices

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

The Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework (PCI SSF) ensures the secure development and maintenance of payment software applications. Meanwhile, DevSecOps integrates security practices into the DevOps workflow, fostering collaboration between development, operations, and security teams. Combining PCI SSF compliance with DevSecOps practices not only enhances payment software security but also streamlines compliance efforts. Here’s how to effectively integrate PCI SSF into your DevSecOps pipeline.

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PCI DSS

What is a PCI Compliance Scan?

by RSI Security
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A PCI compliance scan is a required external vulnerability scan used to verify that systems handling payment card data meet the security requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). These scans must be completed quarterly by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) for any organization that processes, stores, or transmits cardholder data.

PCI compliance scans assess whether security controls are properly implemented to identify and remediate vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive payment information. Below is a clear walkthrough of how PCI compliance scans work and how organizations can prepare to pass ASV testing with confidence. 

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Common types of HIPAA Breaches and Ransomware Attacks
HIPAA / Healthcare Industry

Common Types of HIPAA Breaches and Ransomware Attacks

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

Healthcare data is a top target for cybercriminals. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, hospitals and clinics face constant threats because of the sensitive patient information they store.

These attacks don’t just cause data loss, they can also lead to HIPAA violations, expensive fines, and lasting damage to your organization’s reputation.

In this blog, we’ll cover the most common HIPAA breach types, real-life ransomware cases, and practical ways to reduce risk and protect your patient data.

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How to Pass a Secure SLC Assessment for PCI SSF Certification
PCI SSF

How to Pass a Secure SLC Assessment for PCI SSF Certification

by RSI Security
written by RSI Security

Organizations developing payment software must meet PCI SSF security requirements. One of the key components of PCI SSF is the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) standard, which focuses on the security of the software development process. This blog post will explore Secure SLC assessments, their role in PCI SSF compliance, and what organizations need to know to achieve certification.

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