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How to be SOC 2 Security Compliant
As a business, you can never be too careful or thorough when protecting your and your customers’ data. Mishandled information can expose you to greater risk from attacks such as data theft and extortion. Service Organisation Control (SOC) 2 compliance is a framework of cybersecurity requirements for technology companies. It is designed to ensure that […]
Six Types of Cyber Attacks to Protect Against
Several types of cyber attacks can do tremendous damage to businesses. The staggered organization needs time to regain its bearings and learn what happened. When the dust settles and the facts of the attack are understood, the company issues a statement to industry news sources, as it embarks on the path back to normalcy. One […]
Risk and Benefits of the Internet of Things for Businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new technological frontier as businesses seek ways to be more competitive in their markets. The IoT refers to the interconnection of technology, and specifically devices’ ability to seamlessly share data without any human intervention. For example, we can now lock our doors, turn on/off lights, or check the […]
How to be NIST Compliant for Cybersecurity
NIST compliance can be a bit complicated, and we are here to help you break down what it really means. NIST stands for the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a non-regulatory government agency that traditionally develops standards and guidelines to protect information of federal agencies. They have developed a framework for cybersecurity to provide […]
HIPAA Network Compliance Checklist
HIPAA compliance was introduced over 20 years ago in 1996, when the Clinton Administration passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Since then, HIPAA compliance requirements have become the definitive standards for health care providers who transmit and maintain private medical records. The requirements are comprised of the following criteria that are widely known […]
What Role Does the Cloud Play in Disaster Recovery?
Cloud Computing for Disaster Recovery In the business world, disaster recovery is perhaps the most well-known IT strategy for ensuring business continuity. This because is irrevocable data loss is the most well-known threat to the continuity of any business whose most valuable asset is computerized data, which is something that practically every disaster recovery plan […]
