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4 lessons learned during our ISO 42001 audit

Vanta is proud to be one of the first companies to achieve ISO 42001 compliance with our audit partner Schellman, an ANSI-accredited ISO 42001 auditor. ‍ To prepare for and pass our audit, our team worked diligently to assess our specific business needs, communicate clearly with stakeholders and AI leadership, and complete formal training to learn how to develop, integrate, and deploy trustworthy AI systems in line with emerging laws and policies.

How to Protect Your Contact Center from Cyber Threats in 2025

It's no secret that today's contact centers and call centers aren't just customer service hubs. Many contact centers operate in highly regulated industries, such as finance or healthcare, which means they are constantly dealing with vast amounts of sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII), confidential business information, and payment details.

Guide to working with auditors: Best practices for startups

Navigating an audit can be complex and time-consuming, but the right preparation and approach can make the process much smoother. Whether you're working toward SOC 2, ISO 27001, or another framework, knowing when to engage auditors, how to provide access, and what to focus on during the audit will set you up for success. ‍ In this guide, we’ll walk through best practices for working with auditors—from initial engagement to ongoing audit management and post-audit steps. ‍

From checkbox to confidence: Why passing the audit isn't the endgame

Every year, companies across industries breathe a collective sigh of relief when the auditors give the thumbs-up. The SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS – pick your acronym – get ticked off, and it’s back to business. But let’s be honest: how often does that success feel earned? More than a few security and compliance teams have walked out of an audit room with relief, not pride.

How to Audit Instagram Followers for Improved Profile Performance

Listen up, Instagram stars! Today, we're discussing something that concerns all users, without exception (and has always been a concern) - your Instagram profile. Have you ever looked at someone's profile and thought, "Hmm, this profile is shining"? And then you compare it to another one, where there's zero activity and zero audience, as if it's just hanging on by a thread? It's sad, but it happens to the best of us.

Navigating Audit Requirements: Building Trust and Automating Compliance

It is important that enterprises comply with audits. They help build trust in many of society’s most foundational organizations by creating transparency, accountability, and improving business practices. At the same time, enterprise scale compliance is really hard to get right.

Why Cybersecurity is Crucial for Digital Marketing Success

In an era where businesses increasingly rely on digital platforms to connect with their audiences, cybersecurity has become an essential aspect of digital marketing. The internet offers vast opportunities for businesses to expand their reach, engage customers, and gather valuable data to refine marketing strategies. However, it also presents significant risks that can jeopardize the effectiveness and integrity of these efforts. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it is an integral part of any digital marketing strategy.

The Connection Between SEO and CyberSecurity

At first glance, SEO and cybersecurity might seem like separate disciplines, each with distinct goals. For example, one focuses on improving a website's visibility in search engine results, while the other prioritizes protecting digital assets from threats. However, a closer look reveals a profound and often overlooked connection between these two domains.

SQL Server Audit: Expert tips and best practices

The database is the backbone of any organization. It stores confidential information, financial records and other sensitive data. That is why security of a database should always be a number one priority. One of the ways to make your database meet the security requirements is to conduct thedatabase audit. In this piece we will have a closer look at database audit types, provide expert tips to make this process smooth and decide whether the database migration is an optimal way out of solving database issues. Without further ado, let's begin.