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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How to Pass a Secure SLC Assessment for PCI SSF Certification
Organizations developing payment software must meet PCI SSF security requirements. One of the key components of PCI SSF is the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) standard, which focuses on the security of the software development process. This blog post will explore Secure SLC assessments, their role in PCI SSF compliance, and what organizations need to know to achieve certification.
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How to Prepare for a PCI SSF Assessment
As the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Software Security Framework (SSF) becomes the standard for securing payment applications, understanding its scope and compliance requirements is essential for organizations in the payment software space. The SSF was created to replace the outdated Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) and introduces two key components in the framework: the Secure Software Standard and the Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) Standard. With a focus on securing both the software itself and the development processes, the SSF provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety and privacy of payment systems. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the key steps to prepare for a PCI SSF assessment, ensuring your organization is fully compliant with these important standards.
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Introducing the RSI Security Store: Instant Access to Expert Cybersecurity Services
Cyber threats evolve fast. But scheduling the cybersecurity services that keep your organization protected shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why RSI Security is proud to announce the launch of the RSI Security Store—your new online destination for on-demand scanning, testing, and risk analysis services.
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Key Remediation Steps After a Failed HITRUST Assessment
The HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) serves as a comprehensive, certifiable framework that integrates various standards and regulations to assist organizations in managing data protection and compliance. Given its extensive scope, encompassing numerous processes, requirements, and standards, it’s not uncommon for entities to encounter challenges during their HITRUST assessments, leading to unsuccessful initial or subsequent attempts. However, there are effective remediation strategies available to address these challenges and achieve certification.
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DORA and the Future of EU Financial Cybersecurity
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has ushered in a new era for financial institutions across the European Union (EU), transforming how they manage cyber risks and fortify operational resilience. Having gone into effect January 17, 2025, financial entities are now required to comply with stricter cybersecurity and risk management requirements to remain resilient against evolving threats.