Internal audits are essential to securing your organization’s digital assets from cybersecurity threats and helping you steer clear of security risks. However, there are different types of internal audits, depending on your organization’s structure, security needs, and other considerations. Read on to learn how you can decide which audit type works best. (more…)
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Risk Advisory vs Internal Auditing: Which is Better for Your Company?
When preparing for security assessments, organizations often have to decide between risk advisory vs. internal auditing. Whereas both services provide extensive cybersecurity benefits, it helps to know which applies best to your organization’s unique needs. Read on to learn more about risk advisory vs. internal audit. (more…)
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What is the COSO Framework for Internal Control?
To help service organizations improve their governance and decision-making models, the COSO framework internal controls provide thought leadership expertise across industries and business environments. Using these controls, your organization can successfully manage security risks as the complexity of your business environment evolves. Read on to learn more. (more…)
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Understanding the List of DFARS Compliant Countries 2023
The US Department of Defense (DoD) spent $439.4 billion on contracts for products and services in 2020. That’s billions of tax dollars awarded to hundreds, if not thousands of companies contributing to US national defense. To get involved in this lucrative industry, contractors must abide by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) requirements, such as limiting offshore acquisitions to organizations located in DFARS-compliant countries. Read on to review the list of DFARS-compliant countries (2021) and the safeguards that organizations must demonstrate to secure DoD contracts. (more…)
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Enterprise Governance Risk and Compliance (EGRC)
Across business environments, enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (EGRC) processes keep organizations aware of the risks they might encounter—and how to mitigate them. In cybersecurity, EGRC can help safeguard your sensitive digital assets. Read on to learn how. (more…)
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GRC Tool Implementation
GRC tools are critical to streamlining governance, risk management, and compliance processes. You may be wondering how to best implement GRC tools within your infrastructure. Read on to learn which steps will lead you to a successful GRC tool implementation. (more…)
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What is a GRC Audit and How Does it Work?
When implementing a governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) program, it is crucial to know how the program’s controls are functioning. Conducting a GRC audit will help your organization optimize its GRC program and ensure it meets your security needs. Read on to learn more about GRC audits. (more…)
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GRC Certification: What You Need to Know
Any organization that handles sensitive information can leverage a GRC approach to manage data security risks and mitigate data breaches. GRC certifications demonstrate proficiency in meeting the specific governance, risk management, and compliance requirements that will safeguard your digital assets. Read on to learn more. (more…)
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GRC in the Banking Industry & Financial Services
Governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) processes help keep sensitive data safe during banking and financial services transactions. With GRC, financial services organizations can safeguard stakeholder data from security and privacy risks. Read on to learn more about GRC in the banking industry. (more…)
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GRC vs IRM: What’s the Difference?
Organizations looking to manage risk can leverage GRC and IRM approaches to optimize their security, governance, and compliance programs. So, what are the differences between these two common approaches to risk management? Read on for a comparison of GRC vs. IRM. (more…)