Security audit, compliance and standards
Get tips from the experts on security audits, compliance and standards. Advice is offered on data privacy and theft, audit planning and management, how to work with auditors, and compliance with standards, regulations and guidelines such as PCI DSS, GLBA, HIPPA, SOX, FISMA, ISO 17799 and COBIT.
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Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Security audit, compliance and standards News
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October 05, 2020
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Oct'20
Surge in ransomware attacks threatens student data
Ransomware attacks are not the only threats facing K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybercriminals are stealing and exposing students' personal data as well.
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
Healthcare CISO offers alternatives to 'snake oil' companies
Indiana University Health CISO Mitchell Parker discussed internal risk assessments, security snake oil salesmen and more at his Black Hat USA 2020 talk.
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June 26, 2020
26
Jun'20
COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy
Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.
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April 09, 2020
09
Apr'20
Risk & Repeat: Are Zoom security fears overblown?
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at the backlash against Zoom over security and privacy concerns and asks whether there's been an overreaction.
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tokenization
Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data with unique identification symbols that retain all the essential information about the data without compromising its security. Continue Reading
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RFC 1918
Request for Comment 1918 (RFC 1918), “Address Allocation for Private Internets,” is the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) memorandum on methods of assigning of private IP addresses on TCP/IP networks. Continue Reading
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What are the top secure data transmission methods?
Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip. Continue Reading
Evaluate Security audit, compliance and standards Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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CCPA compliance still unclear long past deadline
Despite the July 1 CCPA compliance deadline having long past, many executives are still unclear how the law applies to their business. Privacy experts weigh in on the latest enforcements. Continue Reading
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Oversee apps with these 3 application security testing tools
Unsecured applications can have dire consequences for enterprises. Discover how top app security testing tools on the market today protect apps and enhance developer productivity. Continue Reading
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ISO and FFIEC business continuity standards compared
Global standards aid the process of creating and updating a business continuity plan. The requirements of two popular standards can ensure that your BC team doesn't miss any steps. Continue Reading
Manage Security audit, compliance and standards
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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8 video conferencing security and privacy best practices
Video conferencing tools are a remote worker's lifeline. As such, it is essential to maintain their security. These eight best practices will help ensure secure, private video-enabled meetings. Continue Reading
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What the CCPA means for content security
Now that the CCPA is in full effect, businesses must adjust their processes to better protect content. Organizations should prioritize security to avoid fines. Continue Reading
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3 steps to ensure data sovereignty in cloud computing
Data sovereignty regulations combined with a tsunami of data growth and increased cloud usage have created a perfect storm for enterprises. Follow these steps to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Security audit, compliance and standards Issues
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Who wins the security vs. privacy debate in the age of AI?
When trying to maintain balance between security and privacy in an AI-enabled world, who decides which side should tip and when? So continues the security vs. privacy debate. Continue Reading
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How to deal with the lack of IoT standards
With each IoT standards body creating its own architecture or framework, IT professionals have many options to sort through for any IoT deployment. Continue Reading
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HIPAA compliance checklist: The key to staying compliant in 2020
Putting together a HIPAA compliance program can be fraught with difficulty. Review best practices and a HIPAA compliance checklist to avoid common pitfalls and pass an audit. Continue Reading