Data security is paramount when accepting payments through credit & debit cards and payment processing software. Any organization processing, storing, or sharing cardholder data (CHD) is mandated to abide by…

Companies that market services or products to consumers in California must comply with CCPA email marketing guidelines to protect data privacy. Essentially, the CCPA protects the rights of consumers in…

Given the current emphasis on digital recordkeeping, cloud computing, and online networking, a comprehensive information technology risk management plan is necessary. Organizations across all industries and activities benefit from adopting…

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) requires all organizations that collect, process, store, or transmit card payments to comply with security frameworks—of which the most widely applicable…

Information risk management in cybersecurity is the process of deciding which information to protect and how to protect it. The process entails using various tools and techniques to identify, analyze,…

Increased cybersecurity threats such as ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks underscore a critical need for companies to invest in the appropriate cyber defenses to protect their digital assets. Building and…

Healthcare providers are among the greatest beneficiaries of modern IT advancements, and cloud technologies are no exception. HIPAA-compliant cloud storage allows for fast, secure access to patient data, enabling timely…

Privacy impact assessment tools serve multiple purposes in IT security. One is compliance with industry and location-based regulations. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) exists to identify and minimize…

Security program management presents the traditional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role with numerous challenges further complicated by the current proliferation of cyberthreats. As a C-level executive role, CISOs are…

The HITRUST CSF can help organizations streamline compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks, address security gaps, and strengthen overall cybersecurity. Compliance with the HITRUST CSF may require your organization to complete…