If your organization is working toward PCI certification, a PCI vulnerability scan is an essential step. These scans must be performed by a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) to meet specific PCI DSS requirements. While ASVs are officially required for external vulnerability testing, trusted providers can also help strengthen your overall compliance program by offering tools and guidance across every stage of implementation.
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Category: Compliance Standards
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.
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How ASVs Streamline PCI Compliance Scans
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How to Implement the CIS Controls Framework Efficiently
Organizations looking to install the CIS Controls need to understand the scope of the overall framework, along with the specific practices they need for their target Implementation Group. Then, once all controls are in place, they’ll need to conduct an assessment for verification. (more…)
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Do You Need to Implement the CIS Critical Security Controls?
Understanding whether you need to implement the CIS security controls comes down to: (more…)
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PCI DSS 4.0 – Understanding the working of PCI DSS 4.0
In 2019, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) began taking feedback for improving version 3 (v3.2) of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). With the new feedback, PCI SSC hopes to publish the final version 4 (v4.0) by 2021. Wondering how PCI DSS 4.0 will work? Get all your questions answered with our comprehensive guide. (more…)
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SOC 2 Type 1 vs. Type 2: What’s the Difference?
SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: Your SOC 2 Guide to Compliance
In 2025, cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated, frequent, and costly than ever. A recent IBM report found the average cost of a data breach has surged to $4.88 million dollars globally. For service providers, especially SaaS and cloud vendors, SOC 2 compliance has become a business imperative. Buyers want proof that their vendors can protect sensitive data, and understanding the difference between SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2 reports is key to earning that trust. SOC 2 delivers that proof. -
Understanding the PCI DSS 4.0 Roles and Responsibilities
In PCI DSS 4.0, roles and responsibilities play a central role in ensuring compliance, especially under the new Customized Approach. Organizations using this flexible method must clearly define and implement their responsibilities before assessors can issue formal compliance reports.
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Which is Better: PCI DSS 4.0 Compensating Controls or Customized Approach?
Understanding the difference between PCI DSS 4.0 compensating controls vs customized approach is essential for achieving and validating compliance effectively. Compensating controls apply when specific PCI DSS 4.0 requirements can’t be fully met, while the customized approach allows organizations to meet security objectives through alternative methods. Both strategies help businesses maintain flexibility and strengthen their PCI DSS 4.0 compliance posture.
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SOC 2 Certification Process: How To Get SOC 2 Certified
Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 Certification is a complex process that follows these overarching steps:
- Choose the right SOC framework for your needs
- Determine the scope (or Type) of report you need
- Implement Trust Services Criteria controls
- Execute your SOC 2 compliance audit and report
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What is Enterprise Encryption Key Management?
Cryptography is essential to data security and provides the best method to ensure that information will remain uncompromised, even if stolen or inappropriately accessed. However, managing cryptographic keys will become increasingly challenging as companies compile more sensitive information. (more…)
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What is the Purpose of a PIA? Considerations for GDPR Compliance
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) exist to illustrate potential risks to GDPR data subjects’ privacy. They include information about data being collected, processes used, and risks involved. You may need to generate one if you work with the personal data of EU residents.
Is your organization working towards GDPR compliance? Request a consultation today!