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  • What Are the SOX 404 Requirements?

    What Are the SOX 404 Requirements?

    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.

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  • PCI DSS Compliance Testing

    PCI DSS Compliance Testing

    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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  • Beginner’s Guide to Privacy By Design Principles

    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…)

  • What Are Security Patch Updates, and Why Do They Matter?

    What Are Security Patch Updates, and Why Do They Matter?

    Patch management is critical to keeping your security controls up-to-date and protecting your organization against cybersecurity threats. You may be wondering: what are security patch updates, and how do they help optimize cyberdefense? Read on to learn how they work and why they matter. (more…)

  • How Assessments Power Effective Technology Risk Management

    How Assessments Power Effective Technology Risk Management

    Technology risk management is crucial to optimizing your organization’s security posture and safeguarding sensitive data. It involves evaluating risks to assets across your digital real estate, which enables successful risk management and the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation approaches. Read on to learn how it works. (more…)

  • 7 Types of Vulnerability Scanners

    7 Types of Vulnerability Scanners

    Every organization that connects to the internet, has multiple workstations and servers, processes personal information, and considers cyberattack mitigation a priority must manage potential vulnerabilities. Protecting your network infrastructure requires consistent monitoring to discover and identify vulnerabilities promptly. This blog article covers seven types of vulnerability scanners that will help keep your organization’s information assets secure. (more…)

  • Your SOX Compliance Audit Checklist

    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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  • Cloud Identity and Access Management?

    Cloud Identity and Access Management?

    Cloud computing is becoming popular for applications across the technology spectrum, from storing user data to hosting web applications. However, cloud environments are frequent targets for cybercriminals, meaning organizations must implement cloud identity access management to safeguard their cloud-based assets. Read on to learn how it works and its benefits for your organization. (more…)

  • What Type of Social Engineering Targets Particular Individuals or Groups?

    What Type of Social Engineering Targets Particular Individuals or Groups?

    When cybercriminals use social engineering attacks, they manipulate their targets into providing them access to sensitive information. These attacks are becoming widespread and impacting more organizations each year. But, what type of social engineering targets particular individuals or groups? Read on to learn what it is, how it works, and how you can stop it. (more…)

  • Best Endpoint Detection Response Tools for 2023 and Beyond

    Best Endpoint Detection Response Tools for 2023 and Beyond

    Using networked endpoints in your organization presents cybersecurity risks both to the networks they’re connected to and your broader IT infrastructure. However, with the help of endpoint detection response tools, you’ll be well-positioned to identify these risks early on—effectively preventing them from becoming serious threats. Read on to learn how. (more…)