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.
Achieving SOC 2 Type 2 Certification is a complex process that follows these overarching steps:
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…)
PCI compliance fines can extend far beyond direct penalties, they often include additional costs such as lost business opportunities, operational disruptions, and damage to client trust. Organizations that fail to maintain PCI compliance also face a higher risk of cyberattacks, which can lead to even greater financial and reputational losses.
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PCI penetration testing is a key part of PCI compliance. PCI DSS Requirement 11.4 outlines specific controls to implement for external and internal penetration tests to keep cardholder data (CHD) secure.  (more…)
PCI Level 1 compliance is the highest level of PCI compliance required for organizations that process the most credit card transactions per year. It involves implementing all of the PCI DSS controls, then working with a PCI-certified third-party assessor to verify your security. (more…)
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.
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TL;DR — The EU has a new set of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) that are required for data transfers concerning protected personal information. In 2023 and beyond, you’ll need to incorporate intra-EU or international SCCs to ensure your data transactions are compliant. (more…)
Public key cryptography standards (PKCSs) are widely used methods for encrypting sensitive data to make it unreadable. There are 11 active PKCSs, which define public key and private key pairs. The PKCS (and cryptography broadly) are key considerations for regulatory compliance. (more…)
Companies that process credit card or electronic payments face constant exposure to cybercrime risks. Hackers frequently target cardholder data for theft and fraud, while payment processors and merchants can also become victims of large-scale cyberattacks. To reduce these threats, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) developed a comprehensive set of PCI controls, security measures designed to protect payment environments and safeguard sensitive financial data.
But this raises an important question: how many PCI controls are there, and what do these controls actually involve?
Auditing laws cover various topics and industries from social media privacy to financial transactions. Each auditing process targets different weaknesses in order to tackle the risks that accompany technological advancements.
In particular, the multi-faceted Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) deals with corporate operations and publicly traded companies. The 404 section requirement addresses financial documentation.
Are you aware of the SOX 404 requirements? Find out everything you need to know about compliance with our comprehensive guide.