Last Summer, President Biden issued Executive Order 14028 to help boost and improve government cybersecurity operations in response to increased threats worldwide. Memorandum OMB-21-31 from the Office of Management and Budget soon followed, which explained the critical role data log collection and analysis play across all branches of the Federal Government.
From manufacturers in Michigan to fintechs in Finland, every business must comply with industry regulations — which are increasingly constraining. At the same time, businesses must protect and account for a growing number of systems, applications and data in order to remain compliant. In other words, compliance is getting harder. Enter log management. While regulations vary by country and industry, nearly every organization must store compliance-relevant information for a certain period of time.
NITDA launched the ground-breaking Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in early 2019, cementing a culture of data privacy and protection for all Nigerians. By mirroring Europe's GDPR Framework, NITDA demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding citizens' online security. Private organizations, such as mobile development companies that control or process data, must comply with this regulation to stay operational. Fortunately, we're here to help you avoid any costly missteps.
A readiness assessment is the dry run before the official audit, so you can address potential issues before the actual audit takes place. It is not required, buthighlyrecommended to identify any gaps and plan resource allocation. Proper preparation is key – not only will you save time and resources, you’ll ensure a successful audit. Readiness assessments can be conducted by your organization’s internal resources, a CPA firm, or a consulting company.
Information security is a major concern for many businesses for two reasons. Firstly is persistent threat of cyber attacks and data breaches. That’s why strong information security is a requirement to ensure the security of business and personal data. Secondly, it’s a key business enabler, with a push in recent times for all parts of a supply chain to become ISO 27001 certified.
All it takes for cybercriminals to breach your mission-critical networks, database, and IT systems is a single unpatched vulnerability. To prevent this and maintain good cyber hygiene, you need to obtain real-time vulnerability data. Vulnerability scans generate a lot of data that when analyzed reveal several security flaws.
