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UpGuard Expands Vendor Risk Questionnaire Library with New DORA Questionnaire

UpGuard is excited to announce the latest addition to our Vendor Risk Questionnaire Library: the DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) questionnaire! The addition of DORA to the Questionnaire Library reflects UpGuard’s ongoing commitment to providing our customers with the necessary tools to navigate today’s evolving regulatory standards.

Why DORA Is a Game-Changer for Financial Services

In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, Richard Cassidy, EMEA Field CISO at Rubrik, is joined by Anna Delaney, Director of Productions at Information Security Media Group (ISMG), to explore why the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) makes operational resilience a priority for financial services organizations. They discuss how DORA will impact your financial institution, how to best prepare for DORA and improve operational resilience, and how to increase oversight and accountability of third parties in the supply chain.

De-identification under HIPAA: 5 Frequently Asked Questions about De-identified Healthcare Data

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) safeguards patient data. Hospitals, clinics, insurance providers, and other healthcare facilities must adhere to these stringent rules. De-identification enables healthcare data to be used in meaningful research. It enables data to be analyzed to provide improved healthcare. It does this without violating personal privacy. This balance is critical to fuel innovation and ethically manage data.

Essential Guide to Seamless CCaaS Implementation

As businesses continue to evolve in their customer service strategies, Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions have emerged as an effective tool for enhancing customer experience. These cloud-based platforms offer flexibility, scalability, and access to advanced technologies, making them a popular choice for organizations of all sizes. However, transitioning to CCaaS requires careful planning to ensure a smooth implementation process.

A Quick Guide to Today's Cybersecurity Landscape

The world can be just as much of a marvelous place, as it can be a dangerous one. And the same can be said about the online one, where you need to focus on your safety just as much but in a different way. For those wondering how to approach this, make sure to keep reading as we’ll be covering everything you need to know about cybersecurity.

Ensuring Compliance with FDIC Regulations in Financial Institutions

Financial institutions must adhere to stringent regulations set forth by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information. Title 12, Chapter 3, Subchapter B, Part 364 of the Code of Federal Regulations is particularly important, outlining the standards for information security that these institutions must follow, especially regarding the handling of customer information and data.

CCPA Compliance Guide: How to Get Your Business CCPA Compliant

Over the past few years, businesses have been fighting against the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks, and customers are trying to find new ways to protect their privacy online and keep their data safe from being shared with third parties. Since 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act and others, such as the GDPR, have made it a legal obligation for companies to protect user data. As a result, other states are starting to follow suit.