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.

February 10, 2022 10 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.
January 24, 2022 24 Jan'22
Monero and the complicated world of privacy coins

Monero is known for being one of the most common cryptocurrencies seen in illicit transactions, but its development community paints a different picture of the privacy coin.
May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Chaos in Maricopa County: The election audit explained

The controversy about an election audit of Maricopa County, Ariz., involves accusations of deleted databases, bamboo fibers and potentially ruined voting machines.
May 25, 2021 25 May'21
Risk & Repeat: Recapping RSA Conference 2021

Election security, nation-state threats and supply chain attacks were major topics at this year's RSA Conference, which was held as a virtual event.

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Privacy-enhancing technology types and use cases

Data is key to companies' success, but maintaining its privacy and ensuring regulatory compliance is difficult. Learn about privacy-enhancing technologies that keep data protected. Continue Reading
Top cloud security standards and frameworks to consider

Cloud security standards and frameworks are key to securing systems and maintaining privacy. Read up on available options and advice for selecting the best for your organization. Continue Reading
Top 10 IT security frameworks and standards explained

Several IT security frameworks and cybersecurity standards are available to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right one for your organization. Continue Reading

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4 data privacy predictions for 2022 and beyond

Data privacy will continue to heat up in 2022. From regulations to staffing to collaboration, will these data privacy predictions come to fruition in the next 12 months and beyond? Continue Reading
GDPR as we enter 2022: Challenges, enforcement and fines

Take a look at where GDPR stands as it reaches its fourth birthday, including enforcement and fine changes, current challenges, how COVID-19 affected it and more. Continue Reading
The benefits of an IT management response

Many organizations create management responses to traditional audit findings. But did you know organizations can do them after IT audits and assessments, too? Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Crosswalk cloud compliance to ensure consistency

Combining a risk management framework with security policies can be tricky, but crosswalking -- especially in the cloud -- can help address inconsistencies and maintain compliance. Continue Reading
How automated certificate management helps retain IT talent

Organizations shouldn't waste their IT pros' time on unnecessary tasks -- especially during a skills shortage. Learn about the benefits of automated digital certificate management. Continue Reading
8 best practices for blockchain security

In a world of decentralized record-keeping, remember all emerging technologies come with their own security risks. Follow these eight best practices to minimize the risk. 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
When does the clock start for GDPR data breach notification?

As new GDPR data breach notification rules go into effect, companies must be ready to move faster than before. Mimecast's Marc French explains what will change and how to cope. Continue Reading
What will GDPR data portability mean for enterprises?

Enforcement of the EU's Global Data Protection Regulation is coming soon. Mimecast's Marc French discusses the big questions about GDPR data portability for enterprises. Continue Reading