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FIPS 140-2 is a federal information processing standard that manages security requirements for cryptographic modules. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the security standard in November 2001 to develop coordinated requirements for hardware computer components. NIST replaced FIPS 140-2 with FIPS 140-3 in March 2019. This iteration introduced new critical security parameters for software and firmware and updated the four critical security levels that FIPS 140-2 introduced.

Enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks allow organizations to identify, assess, manage, and monitor risks across all levels of an organization. One of the most well-known approaches to ERM is the COSO ERM framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The framework offers guidelines and best practices for organizations seeking to achieve a balanced perspective on risk.

Your domain is the route that all users, including your current and prospective customers, take to access your organization on the internet. While your actual system is set up with server IP addresses likely in a cloud environment, your users won't use a string of numbers to access your website. Instead, they will use your domain name and Domain Name System (DNS) routing to get to your site.

The EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive was adopted by the European Commission in 2016 and focused on establishing comprehensive cybersecurity regulations across the European Union. The NIS Directive is a robust piece of legislation enforced by local laws within each member state, working alongside other EU-wide regulations like the GDPR. The NIS Directive applies to Digital Service Providers (DSPs) and Operators of Essential Services (OES).

ISO 31010 is a supplementary document to the risk management standard ISO 31000. It was developed to support the risk assessment process in ISO 31000, outlining different risk assessment techniques to broaden the scope of an organization’s risk evaluation methods. This post offers a comprehensive overview of ISO/IEC 31010, highlighting the standard’s potential to increase the effectiveness of risk management strategies. Learn how UpGuard streamlines Vendor Risk Management >

ISO/IEC 27002 offers guidance on implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMSP). This international standard is very effective at helping organizations protect themselves against various information security risks through a series of security control categories. However, with the standard addressing such diverse information security risks, cybersecurity teams often find implementation and maintaining alignment a significant challenge.

The International Standardization Organization (ISO) introduced the latest version of ISO 22301 in 2019. This framework includes strategies, standards, and requirements organizations can use to implement a business continuity management system (BCMS). To appeal to and assist the most comprehensive array of organizations, ISO 22301 includes generic regulatory requirements that organizations can implement to improve organizational resilience in various contexts.

Nearly every company in the modern era has a website. This site, sometimes called a web application, functions as the information center for the business. Keeping your website active is critical for ensuring that your customers and prospects can access the information they need. Maintaining a website also creates brand presence and strong search engine optimization (SEO), which helps businesses to build trust and credibility in their industry.

The International Organization for Standardization created ISO 9001 to provide an archetypal standard for quality management systems (QMS) worldwide. The most up-to-date version of the framework is ISO 9001:2015, which highlights the importance of risk-based thinking and decision-making to improve output and product quality. Utilized by organizations of all sizes and across most major industries, ISO 9001 helps streamline operations and align day-to-day processes with strategic objectives.

There are a variety of cybersecurity regulations in Europe, including the ePrivacy Directive, which focuses on enhancing data protection, processing personal data, and privacy in the digital age. This Directive, recently updated with the ePrivacy regulation, continues the European Union’s ongoing efforts to create cohesive and comprehensive European data protection and cybersecurity standards across all member states.