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Audit

How to Avoid 'Execute as Admin' Deficiencies on Audit

Most customers come to Netwrix in anticipation of going public or in preparation for audit after an IPO. Recently, however, an increasing number of public companies are purchasing our products after failing an audit or receiving a warning of material deficiencies. The good news is that, in all cases, the main challenges are entirely avoidable without a great deal of work.

DataTrails: Sharing and Verifying Immutable Audit Trails

To share an immutable audit trail, you can do this with a link or a QR code that is automatically created when provenance and authenticity metadata is recorded in your DataTrails account. After you sign in to your DataTrails account on your smartphone, Anyone can use Instaproof or the DataTrails API to verify the authenticity, provenance and audit trails of public images.

Applying the Churchill Knowledge Audit to Cybersecurity

When FedEx founder Fred Smith attended Yale in the mid-1960s, he wrote an economics paper describing the concept of overnight delivery of packages by air. His professor infamously gave him a “C” grade because he viewed it as implausible. But Smith knew something his professor didn’t—and it was an idea that would change the way the business world worked forever. I bring this story up for two reasons. For one thing, I worked for FedEx and learned a lot from my time there.

Breakthrough fraud detection & content protection with watermarks + immutable audit trails

Unravel the truth behind every image with Digimarc and DataTrails. Our demo showcases our approach to exposing fakes and validating authentic images. Verifying the origin of an image is as easy as drag and drop. Witness the innovative combination of Digimarc's watermarking technology and DataTrails' immutable audit trails, which together offer a robust solution to the challenges of digital misinformation. This powerful collaboration ensures the integrity of images online, making it simpler than ever to distinguish genuine content from deceptive visuals.

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.

What Is an Audit Trail and What Purpose Does it Serve?

Audits are independent assessments of the security of sensitive data and computer systems or a company’s financial reporting. Audits can be time-consuming and often feel peripheral to most people’s daily workload – but they are crucial exercises. Hence, it’s essential to establish an audit management process.

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.