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Tips for Achieving Success With a NERC CIP Audit

Electrical utilities are responsible for just about everything we do. This presents a tremendous burden on those who operate those utilities. One way these organizations offer assurance is through the audit process. While audits can generate tremendous anxiety, good planning, and tools can help make the entire process go smoothly. Moreover, these can also help to achieve positive results.

PCI 4.0: Your Next Audit May Take Longer, But it's for a Good Cause

2024 is almost here, and that means PCI DSS 4.0 will soon go into effect. The newest version will have some mandatory controls on March 31, 2024, for those who store, process, or transmit card payment data. While its predecessor weighed in at 190 pages, PCI DSS 4.0 is 486 pages and includes 63 new security controls.

Wi-Fi security auditing: Vital checks for organizational security

Cyberattacks are now more sophisticated than ever. Attackers no longer even need extensive resources and infrastructure to cause major damage. A single bad Wi-Fi connection is all it takes to overthrow all the security measures your organization has in place. In this blog, we’ll look at how you can track and monitor your Wi-Fi connections to stay off an attacker’s radar.

Permissions Auditing in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint

Regularly reviewing user permissions is important to reduce the risk of data overexposure and breaches. Overpermissioned users pose a significant security risk. Restricting access to only necessary information for individuals to perform their jobs can significantly reduce risk. By conducting regular permissions audits in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, organizations can ensure that sensitive information access remains appropriate, safe and secure.

Build Audit Trails With Dropbox and DataTrails

DataTrails enables compliance and audit teams to eliminate the time-wasting and error-prone processes with our new solution. With the introduction of our Dropbox connector, there is a no-code solution that provides notarized evidence of your file’s metadata. Now you can capture legally admissible proof for your business with just a few clicks. To get started, set-up a free DataTrails account and connect it to Dropbox by following these instructions.

How to Pass an ISO 27001 Certification Audit

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to protect your organization’s sensitive data from cyber threats and attain an ISO 27001 certification. This guide provides a comprehensive overview for ensuring a smooth ISO 27001 audit of your information security management systems (ISMS). With this, you can confidently achieve and maintain an ISO 27001 certification without losing your mind in the process.

Choosing the Best Tool for Cybersecurity Audits

Cybersecurity is becoming a growing priority for organizations, as daily news headlines feature large-scale data breaches due to unauthorized access and ransomware attacks dismantling systems across the globe. The last thing an organization wants is to become the next headline because its poor cybersecurity posture left it vulnerable to hackers. Cybersecurity audits meticulously analyze and report on an organization’s security program, helping them identify weak points that need addressing.

How To Conduct An Azure Security Audit: The Actionable Guide

Over 56% of organizations globally use Microsoft Azure for their cloud services owing to its convenience, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. It is vital to secure your Azure environment against the backdrop of an ever-evolving threat landscape. Otherwise, your database and digital assets can leak sensitive data. And one way to do it is through Azure security audits.

5 Reasons Why You Should Conduct Regular Cybersecurity Audits

Cyber threats are growing more sophisticated, covert, and frequent every day. This year alone has seen the likes of T-Mobile and PharMerica suffering serious security breaches. These incidents disrupted operations and threatened their bottom lines, not to mention the lingering aftereffects and negative brand perception in the eyes of their customers.