Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to many industries, driving new innovation and opportunities for growth. At the same time, the rapid adoption of AI has created new risks for companies, ranging from ethical governance in accountability and fairness to reputation and trust — coupled with the increased cyber risk for organizations developing, deploying, and using AI systems.

In the digital age, protecting customer data is a cornerstone of trust and reliability between a company and its consumers. As cyber threats loom larger and data breaches become more frequent, safeguarding sensitive information cannot be ignored. Companies that excel in data protection comply with stringent regulations and gain a competitive edge by building solid relationships with their customers.

ISO standards may not always jump out as the most exciting of topics for dinner party conversation, but their growing importance in business cannot be denied. And this year it is well worth us talking about ISO 27001:2022 specifically (though perhaps not over dinner). It is expected that as many as 90,000* organisations might renew their certification or gain it for the very first time this year. The auditors will be busy!

FedRAMP is the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, and it’s one of the common security frameworks used by the government, its agencies, and the contractors that work with it. However, it’s not solely restricted to the government: FedRAMP can be used in the private sector just as well. The question is, how does it work if you want to do so, do you need to follow it, and what are the benefits of doing so?

Organizations are adopting Google Cloud at a growing rate. This growth is partially influenced by both the rise of AI computing and a push towards multi-cloud usage. A recent report found that 85 percent of organizations deploy their applications on multi-cloud architecture. With the shift to AI computing and multi-cloud adoption, organizations are reconsidering their cloud security coverage now more than ever.

You know us: Every month we’re cooking up something new! Here are the latest updates to hit TrustCloud this month. TrustShare Import your knowledge base without going through the questionnaire import process. Now you can import your knowledge base in one click without having to wait. Importing your knowledge base also won’t impact your total questionnaire usage counts, which will make it easier to keep track of your total questionnaire usage.

In view of the constantly emerging threats, more and more companies are understanding that they need to level up their responses to risks and adopt more strategic compliance operations, leaving checkbox compliance behind. According to the 2024 IT Risk and Comliance Benchmark Report, the number of companies that have started paying more attention to security risks and tied them to compliance activities has risen by 80%.

SIEM and log management provide security to your organization; these tools allow your security analysts to track events such as potential and successful breaches of your system and react accordingly. Usually, it doesn’t matter how you ensure your organizational safety as long as you do. However, is your organization in the health, financial, or educational industry?

In the intricate landscape of defense contracting, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has emerged as a beacon for fortifying the defense industrial base’s cybersecurity posture. Central to CMMC compliance is the critical process of scoping – a systematic approach to identifying systems and assets subject to assessments. Let’s delve into the essence of scoping, emphasizing its significance, and understanding how it evolves through different CMMC levels.