Organizations that are looking to expand their business by entering new industries or locations are faced with new regulatory challenges at every corner. The HITRUST CSF helps solve these problems with flexible implementation and assessment for most applicable laws and regulations. (more…)
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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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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PCI Fines and Penalties for Non-Compliance
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 Requirements
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…)
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What is PCI Level 1 Compliance?
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…)
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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!
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GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses: Everything You Need to Know
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…)
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Guide to Public Key Cryptography Standards in Cyber Security
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…)
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How Many PCI Controls are There?
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?