Compliance
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Compliance News
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June 14, 2022
14
Jun'22
How Russian sanctions may be helping US cybersecurity
Federal government officials say Russian sanctions decreased cyber attacks on the U.S. over the past few months but could potentially lead to significant threats down the road.
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May 26, 2022
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May'22
Twitter fined $150M for misusing 2FA data
The DOJ and FTC said the social media company misused consumers' personal data for advertisement purposes, from which it gained benefit.
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March 16, 2022
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Mar'22
Biden signs law on reporting critical infrastructure cyber attacks
President Joe Biden signed a law that requires critical infrastructure entities to report cyber attacks within 72 hours and report ransom payments in 24 hours.
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February 10, 2022
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Feb'22
Why Massachusetts' data breach reports are so high
Massachusetts discloses breaches of companies that affect just a single resident, giving the commonwealth a much larger number of 2021 incidents than other states.
Compliance Get Started
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SOC 1 (System and Organization Controls 1)
System and Organization Controls 1, or SOC 1 (pronounced "sock one"), aims to control objectives within a SOC 1 process area and documents internal controls relevant to an audit of a user entity's financial statements. Continue Reading
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Luhn algorithm (modulus 10)
The Luhn algorithm, also called modulus 10 or modulus 10 algorithm, is a simple mathematical formula used to validate a user's identification numbers. Continue Reading
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COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act )
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) is a federal law that imposes specific requirements on operators of websites and online services to protect the privacy of children under 13. Continue Reading
Evaluate Compliance Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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ESG analysts discuss how to manage compliance, data privacy
ESG analysts offer three recommendations for effective data governance: good C-level and IT leadership, visibility into cloud infrastructure and understanding cloud architecture. Continue Reading
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The top secure software development frameworks
Keeping security top of mind when developing software is paramount. Learn how to incorporate security into the SDLC with the top secure software development frameworks. Continue Reading
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Study attests: Cloud apps, remote users add to data loss
A study from ESG found many customers attribute data loss and compliance troubles to the race to put apps in the cloud and accommodate remote workers amid the pandemic. Continue Reading
Manage Compliance
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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3 steps for CDOs to ensure data sovereignty in the cloud
Data sovereignty regulations, combined with a tsunami of data growth and increased cloud usage, have created a perfect storm that chief data officers must manage. Continue Reading
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Deploy an information barrier policy for Microsoft Teams
Mistakes happen, but can be costly when they involve compliance. Office 365 information barriers can prevent inadvertent sharing to protect the organization's sensitive data. Continue Reading
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How endpoint encryption works in a data security strategy
Companies should use encryption to keep data on endpoints protected should an attacker successfully get hold of a device or breach enterprise security measures. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Compliance Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How to overcome GDPR compliance challenges
As GDPR fines and penalties increase, organizations must prioritize compliance to avoid financial and reputational damages. Learn about the top challenges and their solutions. 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
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Shared responsibility model transparency boosts cloud security
The shared responsibility model delineates where company and CSP security responsibilities start and end. This is critical not only for compliance, but also the big security picture. Continue Reading