In today's age of digital transformation, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology and cloud services to store and process sensitive data. As a result, customers and stakeholders demand assurance that their information is secure and privacy is guaranteed. One way to demonstrate a commitment to security and compliance is by obtaining a SOC 2 report. But before obtaining a SOC 2 report, it's essential...
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If you are a company that provides outsourced software services to user organizations that affect the financial statements of the user organization, they’ll more likely to ask you to provide confirmation that the safeguards underlying your services are well-designed and efficiently functioning. A way to offer this confirmation is by having undergone a Service Organization Control (SOC) audit. There are different types of audits, namely SOC1, SOC...
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Today, business operations relying on technology are vulnerable to privacy and security threats. While advanced technologies can help, they aren't sufficient to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. Cybercrime is rising, and so is the need for robust security measures in business processes and employees. However, achieving this can be challenging, so companies turn to frameworks to ensure they follow the best practices for information security. This is...
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In today’s digital world, protecting payment card data is more important than ever. Businesses that handle cardholder information must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), a set of security requirements designed to safeguard sensitive data and prevent breaches. But what exactly are the key compliance requirements, and how can your business meet them? In this blog, we’ll break down the 12 PCI...
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ISO 27001 is one of the most recognized standards for information security management, it helps organizations protect sensitive data and manage risks effectively. In 2022, an updated version of this standard ISO 27001:2022 was released, replacing the previous ISO 27001:2013 version. This update brought key changes and improvements to reflect the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data protection. But what exactly has changed between ISO 27001:2013...
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A group of hackers, known for creating the BlackRock and ERMAC Android banking trojans, has released another malware named Hook. Hook can be rented for $7,000 per month and has new abilities to access files on an infected device and create a remote interactive session. ThreatFabric, a cybersecurity firm, has described Hook as a new version of the ERMAC malware and includes all the capabilities...
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