Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

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.

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.

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. ‍

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.

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.

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).

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.

This past month, the Vanta team launched new features to help you: ‍

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.

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.