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FIPS 140-2: Validation VS Compliance

NIST established the crucial set of guidelines known as FIPS 140-2 to safeguard sensitive data, particularly for governmental organizations. It is to provide security and privacy when encrypting and decrypting data. The primary distinction between FIPS 140-2 validation and compliance is that. In contrast, validation involves determining if a system or product has been developed to comply with the standard’s requirements; compliance is putting those requirements into practice.

Why SOC 2 is an Industry Standard

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) provides a framework for assessing and reporting on the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of systems and data of service organizations. It was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to address the need for consistent and comprehensive security and privacy controls in service organizations.

The Road to Continuous Compliance

Compliance is often viewed as a “one and done” activity – an annual rite of passage, for example, performed during yearly audits. That is an archaic approach to compliance in the modern business world, and won’t suffice any longer. Instead, organizations must adopt a mindset of continuous compliance, where adherence to regulatory requirements becomes integral to day-to-day operations. How can a company achieve that evolved state?

Understanding the Differences Between DFARS and CMMC

Cybersecurity challenges continue to grow in impact and complexity, especially as they relate to government and Defence information. In response to increasing hacking and cyber attacks, the Department of Defense (DoD) has released the DFARS and CMMC information management and cybersecurity standards to reduce the risk of system compromises within government agencies and the defense industrial base (DIB) that supports them.

Audit and Compliance with Calico

In this blog post, I will be talking about audit and compliance and how to implement it with Calico. Most IT organizations are asked to meet some standard of compliance, whether internal or industry-specific. However organizations are not always provided with the guidance to implement it. Furthermore, when guidance has been provided, it is usually applicable to a more traditional and static environment and doesn’t address the dynamic nature of Kubernetes.

UK Telecommunications Security Act 2021: 3 Documents From The Regulators Every Telco Executive Should Read

In 2019, the UK Government (NSCS) conducted The UK Telecoms Supply Chain Review, to assess and address potential risks associated with the supply chain of telecommunications infrastructure in the country. The review highlighted the risks associated with reliance on certain vendors, particularly those with high-risk profiles. It also recommended increased oversight and regulation to mitigate security risks and protect critical national infrastructure.

PCI DSS Compliance in Healthcare

Data security has become an essential aspect of our lives and is more crucial than ever before. In the healthcare industry, organizations are entrusted with a plethora of sensitive information, including PHI, PII, and financial data. This renders them accountable for complying with both HIPAA and PCI regulations. Adherence to these regulations is paramount for safeguarding sensitive patient information from data breaches and cyber attacks.