HIPAA-Compliant Data Storage Requirements
Healthcare data storage requires stringent rules and protocols given the sensitivity of the patient health information they deal with. The United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), therefore, defines the general guidelines on best practices for storing and protecting protected health information. HIPAA’s Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules give a fluid overview…
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Oct 09, 2024
Best Cybersecurity Practices: Essential Tips for Security
As per Statista, the cost of cyber attacks will hit 10.5 trillion in 2025 as they continue to grow in complexity and volume. Amidst such an increasingly challenging environment, cybersecurity best practices that were adequate a few years ago will now be outdated in 2025, leaving companies that aren’t prepared defenseless. The message is clear—a…
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Oct 02, 2024
Writing an Effective ISO 27001 Scope Statement Made Easy
Just like how a building is only as good as its foundation, your ISO 27001 certification is only as good as the scope of your Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Writing the scope statement, therefore, is undeniably one of the most critical things you will do when you kickstart your ISO 27001 compliance journey. To…
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Oct 01, 2024
SOC 2 Reports: Types & Steps To Get It
In today’s day and age, data security is a pivotal selling point. Customers and prospects want to know that their data is secure and that the companies they sign on with have sufficient measures to ensure it stays that way. And so, companies are often tasked with proving the effectiveness of their security controls. A…
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Sep 28, 2024
ISO 27001 Internal Audit: Everything You Need to Know
In a framework like ISO 27001, an internal audit isn’t a line item on a checklist—it’s more of a health check of the information security systems. The goal isn’t to pass or fail but to understand whether the systems are resilient and functioning as intended. Designed to evaluate your organization just like an external auditor…
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Sep 25, 2024
Information Security Policy – Everything You Should Know
Your Information Security Policy needs to be robust and protect your organization from internal and external threats. Its scope should be exhaustive, yet it should make room for updates and edits and keep pace with the changing business environments and threats. It sets the tone and foundation for how you plan to protect your organization’s…
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Sep 25, 2024