Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss is a fundamental objective of cybersecurity. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) encompasses a comprehensive set of strategies, policies, and technologies designed to safeguard critical data across its lifecycle. Effective DLP involves neutralizing risks and optimizing incident management to ensure data integrity and availability. This blog post will outline the key strategies and best practices to help organizations build a robust data loss prevention framework.
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What Is A Data Protection Officer?
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires certain organizations to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance. The DPO plays a crucial role in ensuring an organization adheres to GDPR’s strict requirements regarding data privacy, security, and governance.
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RSI Security x Vanta Webinar: Strengthening & Automating Compliance
RSI Security recently partnered with Vanta to host the webinar Streamlining Cyber Resilience: How a vCISO & GRC Tool Can Strengthen and Automate Compliance. Mohan Shamachar, our Director of Information Security and Compliance, hosted and was joined by RSI Security’s Ti Sanders (Information Security Assessor) and Peter Phaneuf (Senior Security Assessor), along with Tim Blair, Senior Manager and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) expert at Vanta.
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Understanding GDPR Compliance and the Role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
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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How to Leverage HITRUST for Third-Party Risk Management
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 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
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
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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HITRUST CSF Version 11.4.0 Release
The most recent edition of the HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework), version 11.4.0, was published in late 2024. The new update added a significant amount of new authoritative sources to the framework, primarily impacting its mapping and compliance coverage for military contractors and other organizations.
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Common Types of HIPAA Breaches and Ransomware Attacks
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.