VantaCon UK 2024 | The State of Trust in AI World
Security and compliance experts share their insights and analysis of Vanta’s State of Trust Report in this panel discussion.
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Understanding the Opportunity: DORA and NIS 2 Compliance for MSPs
Stephen Helm presents on the opportunity for MSPs on the new DORA and NIS 2 compliance requirements.
Top 5 HIPAA Pitfalls That Lead to PHI Leaks on Websites
Maintaining HIPAA compliance on healthcare websites is crucial for protecting PHI (Protected Health Information) and upholding patient privacy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (often referred to in short form as HIPAA or the portability and accounting act) was introduced in the United States to address the health insurance portability, security, and accountability requirements within the healthcare industry.
Security Threats to Payroll Data: How Can Your Firm Manage Them?
In modern, connected workplaces, security is a perpetual concern. Some departments in your organization handle high-risk information, such as personal employee data and company finances. Any data breach can bring on a reputational crisis and endanger internal strategic approaches. In February 2025, HR Dive reported the impact of a data breach at an employee screening services provider. The breach affected an unnerving 3.3 million people, leaking people's names and financial account information. Social Security numbers and other ID numbers also got compromised.
Egnyte CMMC Compliance Overview
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a certification program that’s required for all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors to ensure they have the necessary controls to protect sensitive information. CMMC is anticipated to appear in DoD contracts as early as mid-2025. Egnyte provides an EgnyteGov secure data enclave to help manage CUI and FCI and to help you achieve compliance. Sign up for our CMMC consultation to learn how Egnyte can help with your CMMC compliance journey, so you can continue bidding on DoD contracts.
AI and Compliance with Adam Winston
This week on the podcast, we bring in Adam Winston, former CSO of ActZero and current Field CTO for Managed Services at WatchGuard to discuss automating the SOC with AI. We cover the history of AI in SecOps, the good and bad applications of AI and Machine Learning, what the future looks like, and how compliance might impact our ability to get there.
Why Secure Custom Application Development Is a Must for Modern Businesses
Security isn't just a technical concern anymore it's a core part of doing business. Many companies find themselves relying on pre-built software that wasn't designed with their specific risks or workflows in mind. These off-the-shelf tools may offer basic functionality, but they often lack the control, adaptability, and protection modern teams need. That's why more organizations are investing in custom application development: to build systems that fit their operations and protect what matters most.
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.
Essential Strategies for HIPAA Compliance and Ransomware Resilience
Neglecting regulatory compliance obligations, whether intentional or not, is not just a procedural error but a direct invitation for significant financial penalties, operational disruption, and, in the case of a healthcare organization, creating a potentially life-threatening situation. These consequences were recently illustrated by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Building a hybrid data fabric for integrated security
Organizations face increasingly complex security challenges driven by the convergence of on-premises environments, cloud deployments, and edge computing nodes. The implementation of a hybrid data fabric has emerged as a powerful approach for managing and integrating data across distributed architectures while ensuring robust, integrated security. This article provides a deep dive into the technical and strategic aspects of constructing such a fabric.
Who Must Comply with NIST? A Compliance Guide
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)—is a U.S. federal agency that develops and promotes measurement standards, including some of the most widely used cybersecurity frameworks in the world. While originally designed to strengthen the security posture of federal systems, NIST guidelines are now used across industries as a benchmark for best practices in information security, risk management, and compliance.
Guide: What is KMI (Key Management Infrastructure)?
One of the most critical elements of modern information security is encryption. Encryption is a complex field based solely on the arms race between people seeking secure ways to encode and encrypt data at rest and in transit and those seeking to break that encryption. Encryption is extremely commonplace. Most websites you visit use SSL, the Secure Socket Layer, which uses encryption to secure data traveling between your device and the servers hosting the website.
Setting the Standard for AI Compliance: Vanta introduces AI Security Assessment
New offering helps organizations easily evaluate vendor AI's risk. Vanta becomes first trust management platform to achieve ISO 42001. Debuting new AI achievements and resources at booth #2127 at RSA Conference April 28 - May 1.
Introducing Vanta's AI security assessment to help build trust in the age of AI
AI is a part of just about every organization—whether you're deploying AI, leveraging vendors who use it, or perhaps even building a model yourself. With AI moving faster than the pace of regulation, it’s natural for concerns around AI security and responsible usage to be top of mind. We hear from customers and prospects often who are looking for guidance to prove and demonstrate AI compliance and best practices.
Automating compliance audits with AI: A game changer
Compliance officers and IT executives are under constant pressure in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that their organizations not only meet current regulatory mandates but also prepare for future challenges. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into compliance-related operations, particularly automated audits, is transforming the approach to regulatory oversight.
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Vanta earns ISO 42001 certification to demonstrate trustworthy AI practices
At Vanta, our mission is to secure the internet and protect consumer data. The proliferation of AI has made this both more challenging—and more important—than ever before. In our ongoing mission to ensure we safely use AI and demonstrate trustworthy AI practices, we’re excited to announce that Vanta is the first trust management platform to achieve ISO 42001 certification from an ANAB-accredited 42001 assessor.
Who Must Comply with CCPA? California Compliance Guide
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the first comprehensive California data privacy law granting consumers control over how their personal information is collected, used, and shared. It was enacted in 2018 and took effect on January 1, 2020, signaling a national shift in privacy regulations. With increasing emphasis on transparency and accountability, businesses must now adhere to a new standard in consumer data protection California.
How NovoPath Prioritizes Security in Its Laboratory Information System Software
In today's digital healthcare environment, data security isn't just a box to check-it's a central concern for any laboratory handling sensitive patient information. Labs are trusted with some of the most private and potentially impactful data in the healthcare system. From pathology reports to genetic testing results, these details must be handled with care, accuracy, and absolute confidentiality.
From Data to Defense: How AI and Governance are Rewriting the Rules of Compliance and Security
The digital age has introduced both immense opportunities and unprecedented challenges for businesses. Data is a powerful asset, yet managing its governance, security, and compliance requires intricate strategies and solutions. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in these areas has become a game-changer in transforming how organizations of all sizes approach their data capabilities.
SOC 2 Compliance for SaaS: How to Win and Keep Client Trust
The Software as a Service (SaaS) industry has seen both great expansion and notable downturns in recent years, with key market shifts redefining the landscape.As companies adapt to the shifting SaaS landscape, SOC 2 Compliance for SaaS has emerged as a key priority—not just as a checkbox for security, but as a signal of trustworthiness and a commitment to protecting customer data in an increasingly cautious market.
Who Must Comply with DORA? Complete Guide for Businesses
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a critical regulatory framework introduced by the European Union to enhance the digital resilience of the financial sector. It mandates a uniform set of standards for ICT risk management frameworks, digital resilience capabilities, and third-party service oversight. Enforceable by European supervisory authorities, DORA ensures that all covered entities can respond to and recover from major ICT-related incidents, including cyber attacks.
Enhancing Cybersecurity for Law Firms: Best Practices for Compliance and Personal Data Protection
Law firms manage a vast amount of sensitive information, from merger deals and criminal evidence to intellectual property and personal data, making them prime targets for hackers and malicious insiders. Security breaches can lead to reputational losses, remediation costs, and penalties. That’s why strict IT requirements regulate cybersecurity for law firms.
Drata and 1Password unite to deliver secure, continuous compliance
Compliance without access control is incomplete. Security without continuous compliance is inadequate. With 1Password Extended Access Management and Drata, companies can finally unify these efforts—closing the Access-Trust Gap while accelerating audit readiness, improving security posture, and building trust overall. “Security and compliance are inseparable, especially as SaaS sprawl and AI adoption introduce new layers of complexity and risk,” says David Faugno, Co-CEO of 1Password.
How the Right ESP Can Cut Costs, Reduce Risk & Get You CMMC Audit-Ready Faster
Navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework can feel overwhelming, especially for government contractors working to secure and retain Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. Between implementing the 110 rigorous security requirements in NIST 800-171 and maintaining ongoing compliance, the path forward can feel like a maze of complexity and cost. But there’s a smarter way through it.
Why Your CMMC Service Provider Should be Fully FedRAMP Authorized
How Trustwave’s FedRAMP Authorization Removes the Burden of CMMC Federal Compliance from Clients Navigating the labyrinth that is the US federal procurement system, particularly for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies, can be difficult. Particularly when these organizations should meet specific cybersecurity compliance standards like Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
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.
Quantifying IT risk to drive board-level security decisions
Cybersecurity threats are evolving exponentially and organizations must adopt robust strategies to safeguard their digital assets. At the intersection of technology and corporate strategy lies the critical need to quantitatively assess IT risk and communicate these realities to board members and senior leadership. This article explores the methodologies for quantifying IT risk, examines key IT risk metrics, and outlines effective communication strategies to empower board-level security decisions.
Understanding CMMC and Its Impact on Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework designed by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to enhance the cybersecurity posture of companies within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It establishes security requirements that contractors must meet to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) from cyber threats.
The future of continuous control monitoring in hybrid IT environments
Organizations are increasingly relying on hybrid IT environments in an era of rapid digital transformation to support their operations, innovate, and drive growth. This dynamic environment, which integrates on-premise infrastructures with cloud-based solutions, introduces unprecedented complexities and challenges for continuous control monitoring (CCM).
What is COMSEC? Training, Updates, Audits & More
Here at Ignyte, we talk a lot about various overarching information security frameworks, like FedRAMP, CMMC, and ISO 27001. Within these overall frameworks exist a range of smaller and narrower standards, including COMSEC. If you’ve seen COMSEC as a term, you may be passingly familiar with what it is, but if you need to know the details, it’s surprisingly muddy to identify with specificity. So, we decided to talk about it.
How we navigated database limits with a growing product
In 2024, one of Vanta’s engineering goals was to improve the quality while maintaining our rapid product development. Around the same time, we also discovered we were months away from reaching our MongoDB Atlas database storage limit. If this threshold was reached, then we wouldn't be able to write any new data and the Vanta product would’ve been heavily degraded. This was a clear signal that we needed to invest more in our infrastructure and storage solution.
PCI DSS Compliance for Small Businesses: A Step-by-Step Guide
Small Business Owners: Don't Let PCI DSS Crush You! (Your Step-by-Step Survival Guide!) Did you know a staggering 60% of small businesses can shutter within just SIX MONTHS after a data breach? And those PCI DSS fines? They can bleed you dry – ranging from $5,000 to a whopping $100,000 per month!
EU AI Act and ISO 42001: Compatibility and implementation guidelines
The EU AI Act introduced the first comprehensive, harmonized regulatory framework for managing AI systems ethically and responsibly. Before the Act, the closest we had to such robust guidelines was ISO 42001, which has a similar overarching goal. If you’ve already implemented ISO 42001, you might have a head start in achieving EU AI Act compliance. In this guide, we explain why this is the case by covering:
Automating your risk register using Tines Records
A risk register is a GRC tool used by teams to identify, assess, and manage various risks within an organization. It acts as a centralized repository and looks at the impact and probability of a risk to prioritize its management. In cyber security, a risk register helps maintain compliance with various standards like the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS), NIST SP800-30 Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments, or the new European NIS 2 directive.
Empowering US federal AI initiatives: How Elastic helps agencies comply with M-25-21 and M-25-22
A practical guide for chief AI officers and technology leaders implementing federal AI governance The US Office of Management and Budget's recent memoranda — M-25-21, "Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust," and M-25-22, "Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government" — establish comprehensive frameworks for federal agencies that implement AI systems while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
NIS 2 compliance checklist: The ultimate 7-step approach for your organization
With NIS 2 becoming part of national laws, compliance has become mandatory for organizations within its scope. Although NIS 2 has addressed some of its predecessor’s shortcomings by expanding its scope and setting clearer security and reporting requirements, it remains demanding for security and compliance teams. Its prescriptive guidance and requirements are still limited in certain areas, which can leave teams uncertain about the exact steps to take.
CMMC Compliance Automation in the SIEM
In this video, I walk you through the essentials of UTMStack compliance automation, specifically focusing on CMMC compliance. I explain how to navigate the compliance menu and ensure the correct framework is selected. I also highlight the automatic evaluation of controls and the options available for exporting reports. Please make sure to review the controls and provide any necessary evidence if the system indicates non-compliance.
Going beyond the standard: Key takeaways from VantaCon UK 2025
Our second annual VantaCon UK event featured thought-provoking conversions with founders, CISOs, and security leaders from Synthesia, Okta, Klarna, Pigment, Multiverse, and more. During the event, speakers touched on the complexities of building trust in the age of AI, discussed specific regulatory challenges in the EU, and shared practical tips for modern CISOs operating amidst an evolving regulatory landscape and complex risk environment.
How AI is revolutionizing third-party risk assessments
Enterprises rely heavily on third-party vendors for a vast spectrum of critical services. From IT support and supply chain management to specialized consulting and cybersecurity, the reliance on external partners has increased significantly. With this reliance comes the inherent risk that these vendors may pose to enterprise operations, reputation, and regulatory compliance.
Step-by-step Guide To Meeting NIST Compliance Requirements In 2025
Organizations across the board need to establish comprehensive data protection standards. The cybersecurity hurdles become more intense because threats in the realm continue to evolve. Organizations now place NIST compliance at the top of their operational priorities for 2025. Businesses encounter different threats, including vulnerable supply chains, AI-powered security breaches, and more.
Hands-On Labs: The Key to Accelerating CMMC 2.0 Compliance
INE Security Highlights How Practical, immersive training environments help defense contractors meet DoD cybersecurity requirements.
Thinking Critically About Security: The Assumed Breach Mindset
In a field flooded with tools, buzzwords, and compliance checklists, critical thinking is what cuts through the noise. It’s not just about following frameworks – its about asking the right questions. How does this control actually reduce risk? Is this alert meaningful, or just noise? What’s the intent behind the regulation, and how does it apply to my environment? Cybersecurity isn’t static. Threats evolve. So do the technologies and motivations behind them.
Why CMMC Is More Important Than Ever in 2025
If you’re a government contractor working with the Department of Defense (DoD), you’ve likely heard about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)—but in 2025, it’s no longer just something to “keep an eye on.” It’s a requirement that’s actively shaping who gets contracts and who doesn’t. Here’s why CMMC is so important now, what’s changed, and what you need to do to stay compliant and competitive.
How to Vet SaaS Apps Using FedRAMP Equivalency
As much as some people dislike it, the world is interconnected, and to operate a business successfully, you will have to use the products or services produced by other businesses. Under normal circumstances, this is fine. However, when you’re a contractor looking to work with a department of the federal government, you have to adhere to higher standards.
How to Make Website Australian Privacy Principles Compliant
Websites that handle personal data from Australian residents must comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) enforces these laws, and non-compliance can result in legal penalties and reputational harm. Many businesses operating in Australia are caught unprepared when it comes to OAIC compliance requirements.
From NIS to NIS 2: How to navigate the updated directive
The Network and Information Security 2 (NIS 2) directive is a successor to the original NIS directive. Its purpose is to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the businesses and organizations it covers across different sectors. NIS 2 expands on the original directive with notable changes and updates aimed at consolidating and strengthening cybersecurity practices in EU Member States.
ISO 27001 and NIS 2: Key differences explained
ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for building robust information security management systems (ISMS). The standard is closely aligned with NIS 2—a mandatory EU directive designed to fortify the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure among Member States. These two frameworks form a unique symbiotic relationship due to the potential overlap in the requirements and controls.
What is NIS 2? A guide to navigating compliance requirements
The Network and Information Security (NIS) directive was introduced in 2016 to outline cybersecurity obligations across the EU and enable operational resilience for in-scope organizations. In 2020, the European Commission proposed the directive’s revision, which led to the formal adoption of NIS 2 in 2022. In this guide, we answer the common question of organizations impacted by the directive—What is NIS 2?
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AIOps Delivers Best Practice Security and Performance to the Network and Business
Maintaining robust network security in today's threat climate is a challenge. Adhering to best practices is just as difficult. However, both are necessary to ensure that organizations can continue running efficiently and securely with minimal interruption or downtime to the network.
Introduction to the Australian Privacy Principles
The Privacy Act 1988 establishes the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) as the foundation of privacy regulation in Australia. These 13 principles guide how organizations must handle, use, and manage personal information. The APPs apply to most Australian Government agencies, private organizations earning over $3 million annually, and certain smaller businesses—collectively called APP entities. For organizations doing business in Australia, APP compliance goes beyond avoiding penalties.
DORA and NIS 2: Importance and key differences explained
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Revised Network and Information Systems (NIS 2) are two of the latest EU cybersecurity regulations designed to fortify the security posture and cyber resilience of in-scope entities. Both regulations share the same general purpose of increasing their respective sectors' overall transparency and security. Still, their approaches to this goal vary in several key aspects you’ll learn about in this guide.
How to build security policies that work for people-not just compliance
Strong security policies are the foundation of any successful security program. Before jumping into tools like Vanta to manage and automate your policies, it’s crucial to get the basics right—starting with how those policies are created, adopted, and aligned with compliance controls.
NeoSystems Achieves Perfect Score for CMMC Level 2 Certification. What Does This Mean for You?
Cybersecurity threats are evolving at a record pace, creating significant gaps and challenges for organizations handling sensitive data. To strengthen security across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), the Department of Defense (DoD) introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
HIPAA Compliance in the Digital Age: How to Navigate Complexities and Protect Patient Data
Safeguarding patient information has become more critical than ever in today’s evolving digital healthcare landscape. As technology leaders, we must navigate the intricate maze of regulations and implement robust strategies to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This article delves into the nuances of HIPAA compliance, offering insights and best practices to uphold healthcare privacy in the digital age.
CMMC vs. NIST: Key Differences Defense Contractors Must Understand
If you’re a defense contractor, cybersecurity compliance isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a requirement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented strict cybersecurity guidelines to ensure that sensitive government information stays protected. Two major frameworks you need to be familiar with are the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
How to Make SaaS Web Apps PCI DSS Compliant
PCI DSS stands for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. A set of rules that helps businesses protect payment card data. Major credit card companies created these rules to reduce the risk of security breaches and other threats. Today, these standards are essential for organizations that handle card-based transactions. If you run a SaaS security platform, you may rely on web apps to process payments. Following security standard pci dss principles helps you gain trust from your customers.
New in Vanta | April 2025
This past month, the Vanta team launched new features to help you:
How effective security awareness training elevates cybersecurity in your organization
Cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations across all sectors in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As technology leaders, we recognize that while technological defenses are crucial, the human element often represents the most significant vulnerability. Implementing comprehensive security awareness training (SAT) is essential to fortify this human firewall, mitigate risks, and cultivate a security-conscious organizational culture.
Hardening Systems for HIPAA 2025: A Hospital IT Guide to Compliance
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the governmental body responsible for enforcing and overseeing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) proposed updates in December 2024, which were added to the Federal Register for comments on January 6th. These updates include changes to the Security Rule, looking to enhance cybersecurity to align with evolving security standards.
Navigating third-party risk assessments in a changing business landscape
In today’s interconnected business environment, organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. For instance, consider a mid-sized retail company that partnered with a logistics provider to streamline its supply chain, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery times. However, this dependence introduces significant risks, including data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and operational disruptions.
PCI Compliance Test: Ensure Your Business Meets PCI DSS Requirements
Every business that processes credit card transactions knows that security is important. But, when asked whether they actively test their systems for PCI DSS compliance, many often assume their payment processor has it covered. This assumption could later turn out to be costly. PCI DSS compliance doesn’t mean you outsource your payment processing to a secure provider but actually protect every endpoint where cardholder data is stored and processed.
CMMC Level 2 Documentation: What Auditors Want to See
If you’re part of the defense industrial base and you’re seeking CMMC certification, there’s a very good chance you’re aiming for Level 2. Level 1 is mostly meant for businesses with a focus on federal contract information but not CUI, while Level 3 is meant for businesses handling the most sensitive kinds of CUI; since most businesses fall somewhere in the middle, Level 2 is the most common.
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.
Exploring GxP Compliance with SCITT & DataTrails
GxP compliance supports the medical and pharmaceutical industries. “Good” x “Practices” covers several scenarios, where x represents manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, clinical, or document scenarios. There’s also cGxP, where c represents “current”, which is about as good as saying “new”. How long is “new”, and when does “new” become “legacy”?
Cybersecurity Compliance Is More Than a Checkbox-It's a Competitive Advantage
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about protecting your business and building customer trust. Whether your organization must follow frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR, ensuring full cybersecurity compliance can give you a powerful competitive edge. At Cybriant, we make that process simple, streamlined, and effective.
Who needs to comply with NIS 2? Scope, requirements, and penalties explained
NIS 2 is a new EU directive that establishes a unified cybersecurity framework for specific organizations within Member States. Compared to the original NIS directive, the scope has been expanded, and compliance is mandatory for in-scope organizations. The broader scope means that while NIS 2 is EU-specific, some organizations outside the Union may also be subject to its requirements.
Strengthening Healthcare Security: Navigating HIPAA's Latest Cybersecurity Requirements
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be implementing sweeping and crucial updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule to enhance the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). These changes aim to address modern cybersecurity threats and ensure resilience in healthcare data management. In this blog, we will explore the key updates and their implications for healthcare providers and their business associates.
12 Best Practices for Banking & Finance Cybersecurity Compliance
Financial data has always been a prime target for cybercriminals due to its high value. Therefore, banks, loan services, credit unions, and investment and brokerage firms are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Moreover, security incidents in the financial sector are extremely costly (surpassed only by the healthcare industry), with the average total cost of a data breach reaching $6.08 million in 2024.
Compliance Plus Library Reaches 800 Pieces of Content
It seems like only yesterday that we launched the Compliance Plus training library as a result of customers asking us to address their needs beyond security awareness training. The team and I were just looking at our first few months where we had just over 20,000 customer completions in June of 2021. We have since had millions of users complete our content and the library has grown from 115 pieces of content at launch to over 800 pieces of content.
ISO 27001 Tools & Services: Empower Your Business with Stronger Information Security
In today’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, organizations are entrusted with an unprecedented volume of data. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and compliance demands grow increasingly stringent, establishing a strong information security posture has never been more critical. ISO/IEC 27001, an internationally recognized standard, serves as the foundation for building a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS).
How Security Operations and Defensive Analysis (SOC-200) Can Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Skills
Cybersecurity is more critical than ever in today's digital world. With cyberattacks on the rise and organizations facing threats from all angles, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the need for well-rounded professionals who can monitor, defend, and respond to these attacks is at an all-time high. One effective way to develop these skills is through Security Operations and Defensive Analysis (SOC-200). This course offers hands-on learning that can significantly strengthen your cybersecurity expertise.
[PCI DSS Requirement 12] : Summary of Changes from Version 3.2.1 to 4.0 Explained
Summary of Changes from Version 3.2.1 to 4.0 Explained.
Achieve PCI DSS v4.0.1 compliance with Datadog
In today’s digital economy, businesses that handle credit card transactions must prioritize security to protect customer data and maintain trust. Cyber threats that target payment information continue to evolve, making it essential for organizations to implement strong security controls. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created to establish a set of best practices for securing cardholder data.
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 - What Every Business Must Know?
Imagine a world where medications are not tested properly, medical devices malfunction frequently, or sensitive healthcare data is handled recklessly. Scary, right? That’s exactly why regulations like FDA 21 CFR Part 11 exist. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an American federal agency that is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety of food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.
Beyond the PCI DSS v4.0 Deadline: Feroot Ensures Compliance
The compliance deadline (March 31, 2025) for PCI DSS v4.0.1 is over. This date was a big change for global information security rules. It’s now April 1, 2025, and companies need to ask: “What’s next?” Some organizations haven’t finished requirement 6.4.3 (script integrity verification) or requirement 11.6.1 (browser protection controls). They must act fast to avoid non-compliance consequences.