Compliance
Compliance with corporate, government and industry standards and regulations is critical to meet business goals, reduce risk, maintain trust and avoid fines. Get advice on audit planning and management; laws, standards and regulations; and how to comply with GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA and more.
Top Stories
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Podcast
25 May 2023
Risk & Repeat: A troubling trend of poor breach disclosures
This Risk & Repeat episode covers three data breach disclosures from Dish Network, Gentex Corporation and Clarke County Hospital and the troubling trends that connect all three. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2023
Security experts share cloud auditing best practices
A cloud audit allows organizations to assess cloud vendor performance. Auditing experts Shinesa Cambric and Michael Ratemo talk about the role of compliance in auditing. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jul 2015
PCI DSS 3.1 marks the end of SSL/early TLS encryption for retailers
The early arrival of PCI DSS 3.1 could leave organizations scrambling. The biggest change to the standard -- and the top priority for organizations -- is the end of SSL and early TLS. Continue Reading
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Answer
02 Jul 2015
What do organizations need to know about privacy in a HIPAA audit?
A HIPAA audit covers privacy compliance, and organizations need to be prepared. Expert Mike Chapple discusses privacy in the audits. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Jul 2015
A new trend in cybersecurity regulations could mean tougher compliance
State cybersecurity regulations may mean compliance will get more complicated, and that has experts worried. Learn what's causing this trend and what organizations should prepare for. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Apr 2015
Do HIPAA compliance requirements change during health crises?
Outbreaks of Ebola caused widespread fear, but should enterprises be worried about the effect on HIPAA compliance requirements? Compliance expert Mike Chapple explains. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Mar 2015
What Apple Pay tokenization means for PCI DSS compliance
Tokenization is a key technology underlying Apple Pay, promising to boost payment data security. Mike Chapple examines how Apple Pay's tokenization system works, and whether it will provide any PCI DSS compliance relief. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Jan 2015
What's the best way to find enterprise compliance tools?
Looking for compliance tools? Expert Mike Chapple explains why the best place to start the search is within your own information security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Nov 2014
The 10 questions to ask during a mobile risk assessment
To both embrace the benefits of BYOD and shore up the security gaps created by it, ask these 10 questions when conducting a mobile risk assessment. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Aug 2014
FAQ: Were executives held accountable after the Target data breach?
Target Corp. has made major executive changes in the months following its massive 2013 data breach as the company strives to reassure customers and rework digital information security processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2013
PCI DSS version 3.0: The five most important changes for merchants
PCI DSS version 3.0 isn't a wholesale revision, but longtime PCI expert Ed Moyle says merchants' transitions must start now to avoid problems later. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2013
The history of the PCI DSS standard: A visual timeline
The origins of the PCI Data Security Standard date back to the late 1990s. Explore key events in the history of PCI DSS, from Y2K to PCI DSS 3.0. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jun 2013
Are FedRAMP security controls enough?
Cloud service providers are working with authorized third-party auditors to meet FedRAMP security controls. The 3PAOs tell us how it’s going, so far. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jun 2012
With JOBS Act, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance likely won't get easier
While SMBs may benefit from the JOBS Act, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for enterprises may remain largely unchanged. Expert Mike Chapple explains why. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Feb 2012
SEC disclosure rules: Public company reporting requirements explained
Learn the public company reporting requirements necessary to comply with CF Disclosure Guidance Topic No. 2, the SEC's cybersecurity reporting rules. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 Sep 2011
Comparing certifications: ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, SSAE 16
Learn about ISO 27001 vs. SAS 70, and why enterprises should pay attention to SSAE 16 over SAS 70. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2011
Cloud security standards provide assessment guidelines
The Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix helps cloud providers and customers to evaluate security controls. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2010
Are you in compliance with the ISO 31000 risk management standard?
The ISO 31000 risk management standard is becoming an important development tool for shaping existing and new programs. Learn if your programs are in compliance with the standard. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2010
PAN truncation and PCI DSS compliance
What do Visa's PAN truncation guidelines mean for merchants and their acquiring banks? Security experts Ed Moyle and Diana Kelley provide analysis. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 May 2010
FAQ: An introduction to the ISO 31000 risk management standard
Learn more about ISO 31000:2009, a new risk management standard: It's plainly written, short, process-oriented and relevant reading for anyone dealing with risk. Continue Reading
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News
18 May 2010
Should there be PCI security requirements for bank account data?
Gartner analyst wonders why no PCI-like standard exists for bank account information, which online criminals are targeting. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2010
Applying the ISO 27005 risk management standard
The ISO 27005 risk management methodology standard has weaknesses when it comes to risk measurement. "Fuzzy math" theory can help fill the gaps. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Feb 2010
Best practices and requirements for GLBA compliance
GLBA requirements to protect personal information have become more relevant than ever. In this tip, Paul Rohmeyer examines best practices for GLBA compliance. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2010
Lack of incident response plan leaves hole in compliance strategy
Without an incident response plan, businesses can tend to be reactive rather than proactive when data breaches occur. Here are some steps to follow. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Sep 2009
Does using ISO 27000 to comply with PCI DSS make for better security?
PCI DSS is under fire for not providing enough security in the process of securing credit card data. Using ISO 27000 to complement PCI may provide better compliance and security. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Aug 2009
PCI DSS compliance requires new vendor management strategy
Requirement 12.8 requires a better vendor management strategy for PCI DSS compliance. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Jun 2009
Business model risk is a key part of your risk management strategy
Management consultants Amit Sen and John Vaughan discuss business model risk, a way to apply risk management policies to new or changed business processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jun 2009
How to mitigate operational, compliance risk of outsourcing services
Companies must have an approach to evaluating partner risk, the level of risk of both the service and the provider, and the adequacy of the security practices of the provider. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Mar 2009
How do you align an IT risk assessment with COBIT controls?
[One of our readers, compliance officer Ramon de Bruijn, wrote to the editors of SearchCompliance.com at [email protected] last month looking for some advice. Specifically, he asked "What ... Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Mar 2009
How to avoid HIPAA Social Security number compliance violations
It can be difficult to decipher what a HIPAA Social Security number violation is. In this information security management expert response, David Mortman explains how to avoid HIPAA SSN violations as an employer. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2009
What controls can compensate when segregation of duties isn't economically feasible?
Having a strong log management capability is a good way to start when security segregation isn't possible. Mike Rothman explains. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2008
PCI DSS 3.1 requirement best practices
Requirement 3.1 of the PCI Data Security Standard requires minimum cardholder data storage. In this tip, learn how to determine how much data your organization should store. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jul 2008
Is the Orange Book still relevant for assessing security controls?
Is the Orange Book still the be-all and end-all for assessing security controls in the enterprise? Security management expert Mike Rothman explains what happened to the Orange Book, and the Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation that replaced it. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Mar 2008
Does SOX provision email archiving?
Although SOX may lack specificity regarding certain controls, it does have clear mandates for email retention. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2008
PCI compliance after the TJX data breach
The massive TJX data breach reinforced the need for stricter controls when handling credit card information. In this tip, Joel Dubin reexamines the need for the PCI Data Security Standard and advises how to ease the PCI compliance burden. Continue Reading
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Quiz
16 Nov 2007
Quiz: PCI DSS compliance -- Two years later
A five-question multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented by expert Diana Kelley in this lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Compliance School. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2003
IT security auditing: Best practices for conducting audits
Even if you hate security audits, it's in your best interest to make sure they're done right. Continue Reading