A PCI compliance test is one of the most effective ways organizations can protect cardholder data (CHD) and sensitive authentication data (SAD) from cyber threats. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) requires all businesses that process card payments to regularly test and scan their systems for vulnerabilities. By performing PCI compliance testing, organizations can identify security gaps early, maintain PCI DSS compliance, and reduce the risk of costly data breaches.
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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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PCI DSS Compliance Testing
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Beginner’s Guide to Privacy By Design Principles
Privacy by design (PbD) is a preventative approach to data privacy protection developed by Dr. Ann Cavoukian in the 1990s. Its initial purpose was to develop a robust, scalable model for data privacy that would surpass “privacy enhancing technologies” (PETs) and then-weaker regulatory compliance requirements to guarantee full data privacy. (more…)
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Your SOX Compliance Audit Checklist
Whether it’s taxes or compliance, the word “audit” is never something businesses want to hear. You might feel worried that you let something slip through the cracks, that you’ve forgotten a key requirement, or might be missing critical records. With all your other responsibilities in your business from employees to product, an audit is the last thing you want to worry about.
The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act affects all businesses, but our helpful SOX compliance audit checklist will make sure that you meet all the necessary requirements.
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GDPR Privacy Policy Checklist 2023
Safeguarding data privacy is essential to becoming and remaining compliant with the GDPR. Using a GDPR privacy policy checklist, you can keep track of the types of data that require protection. This checklist also streamlines GDPR compliance year-round. Read our blog to learn about the GDPR privacy policy requirements. (more…)
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NYDFS Cybersecurity Checklist
What is the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation?
The NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation – also referred to as 23 NYCRR 500 – is a set of regulations that are considered as cybersecurity best practices for financial institutions. It is a set of rules that imposes new and stricter cybersecurity requirements on organizations, especially financial institutions.
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What Are the FINRA Retention Requirements?
Under the oversight of the SEC, FINRA protects investors in the United States by requiring broker-dealers to conduct fair financial market transactions. Compliance with the FINRA retention requirements helps broker-dealers secure the financial data they handle. Read on to learn what they are and how they apply. (more…)
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How to Build a Comprehensive Compliance Management System
If your organization must comply with several regulatory standards, it can be challenging to keep up with all of the requirements and remain compliant year-round. With the help of a compliance management system, you can implement the essential controls required by these standards across your organization. Read on to learn how. (more…)
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The SOC 2 Certification Process, Timeline, and Requirements
All service organizations thrive on providing customers with security assurance across all information technology infrastructure and deliveries—especially regarding clients’ data. (more…)
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PCI Cloud Computing Protections 101
The PCI DSS cloud framework helps organizations protect cardholder data (CHD) stored or processed in cloud environments. Businesses that handle payment data in the cloud must implement strong security controls to defend against evolving cyber threats. By following PCI DSS requirements, your organization can reduce risks, ensure compliance, and maintain trust with customers.
Read on to learn how PCI DSS compliance works and what protections apply to your cloud-based systems. (more…)
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PCI Logging Requirements 2023: Everything You Need to Know
The PCI DSS Requirements mandate organizations that handle cardholder data to log and monitor access to sensitive data environments. Compliance with these PCI logging requirements will help successfully track network and data security in the long term. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about these requirements. (more…)