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Remote Work Business Continuity: Best Practices

Apr 5, 2024 By Ronak Patel In VISTA InfoSec

Incorporating remote work among companies has been one of the developments in recent years. In fact, a staggering 98% of employees express their desire to have this kind of dynamic in their jobs. The shift is here to stay as more and more organizations are adopting it as part of their work culture because of its many advantages. This integration is essential as employers move forward with their business continuity plans.

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5 Common Cybersecurity Blunders Often Made by Commercial Enterprises

Apr 4, 2024 By Narendra Sahoo In VISTA InfoSec

Big businesses carving out their place in the digital age find themselves in a constant battle against cybersecurity threats. Despite their access to state-of-the-art technology and substantial financial resources, these commercial giants are not impervious to attacks. The complexity of their networks and the voluminous data they handle magnify their attractiveness as targets for cybercriminals.

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Security vs. Compliance: What's the Difference?

Apr 4, 2024 By Anthony Israel-Davis In Tripwire

Security and compliance – a phrase often uttered in the same breath as if they are two sides of the same coin, two members of the same team, or two great tastes that go great together. As much as I would like to see auditors, developers, and security analysts living in harmony like a delicious Reese’s cup, a recent gap analysis that I was part of reminded me that too often, the peanut butter and chocolate sit alone on their own separate shelves.

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What is Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075 (IRS Pub 1075)?

Apr 4, 2024 By Max Aulakh In Ignyte

Here at Ignyte, we talk a lot about the most common and popular security certifications and frameworks for cloud service providers and others, FedRAMP, CMMC, and their associated NIST publications. These are very important, but they’re far from everything that can be relevant to a CSP or to businesses looking to maintain their security credentials. Most CSPs have to deal with basic PII, CUI, and other forms of protected information that may be treated broadly the same.

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NIS 2 explained: Security Compliance Path

Apr 3, 2024 By Daria Kulikova In GitProtect

The ever-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape make the competent authorities adapt to reality by establishing new security regulations and laws. According to Forbes Advisor in 2023, there were more than 2K cyberattacks with more than 340 million victims all around the world, which made a significant increase of 72 % in data breaches since 2021.

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Avoid Threats and Vulnerabilities with HIPAA Risk Assessment

Apr 3, 2024 By Narendra Sahoo In VISTA InfoSec

Nearly 50 million healthcare records were compromised in 2022, highlighting a dire need for proactive data security measures in this rapidly evolving digital landscape. For healthcare entities storing ePHI (Electronic Protected Health Information), a comprehensive HIPAA Risk Assessment is a foundational step towards protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance. Furthermore, establishing robust Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) is a HIPAA mandate; failure to do so invites substantial penalties.

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Understanding NIS2 Compliance and How SASE Can Help

Apr 3, 2024 By Rich Beckett In Netskope

The European Union’s Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is a big deal for improving the EU’s cybersecurity stance. Kicked off in January 2023—with a compliance deadline of October 18, 2024—the Directive is designed to beef up cyber defences across key sectors.

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Navigating the Digital Transformation in the Insurance Sector

Apr 2, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses

The insurance industry stands at a crossroads, with digital transformation dictating a new direction for traditional practices and operations. As customer expectations evolve and technology advances at an unprecedented pace, insurers are pressed to adapt, redefining their business models and strategies. This adaptation is not merely about adopting new technologies but also about embracing a cultural shift towards innovation, agility, and customer-centricity.

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[Template] How to audit your outdated security processes

Apr 2, 2024 By Vanta In Vanta

As your business grows, there are new demands of the security team, like adding additional compliance frameworks, more security questionnaires, or new, advanced requirements from large enterprise customers. ‍ While this growth is exciting, it also comes with growing pains — like outgrowing your existing security processes.

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How to Create Emergency Response Plans for Schools

Apr 1, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses

Security is crucial in daily life. It is the responsibility of the school management to develop reliable security measures for the children of their school. It includes laying down adequate emergency response plans for potential scenarios threatening the institution. Schools will safeguard lives by following emergency response plans. Explore each idea to help you make more informed decisions and be fully prepared. Remember that everyone needs to know the plan at their fingertips and practice it when required.

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