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CISO, vCISO, Security Program, Privacy

Virtual Chief Privacy Officer – Outsource Your Privacy Program

The fact that each state in the U.S. seems to have specific privacy laws with no central comprehensive federal law makes it difficult to know what privacy regulations apply to your organization. Therefore, navigating the privacy legal waters requires extensive experience,

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Privacy, CPRA

CPRA - Update June 2022

The California Privacy Protection Agency Board held a public meeting on June 8 in Oakland, CA to further the CPRA rulemaking process. The agenda included clarifying section 4, Incompatible Activities Statement, and discussing proposed actions to

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SOC2, HIPAA, CIS Controls, Security Program

18 CIS Controls - an Effective Framework for Security

You can achieve Information security by complying with an adequate set of security policies, standards, and procedures. Of course, there is no such thing as 100% secure, but if you comply with an appropriate set of security policies, standards, and

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Privacy, CCPA

Biometric Privacy in the Workplace – What You Need to Know

The complex legal landscape surrounding privacy, including biometrics, continues to evolve at the state level. Arduous legislation has led to lengthy privacy policies across the internet. Based on a study conducted by former chief technologist for

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CISO, vCISO, Security Program, Risk Assessment, ISO27001

Seven Reasons to Implement ISO27001

One of the best ways to demonstrate the suitability of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) to your organization, customers, and partners is to achieve a globally recognized certification. The ISO 27001 certification is also a

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PCI DSS, SOC2, CISO, vCISO, CIS Controls, Security Program, Privacy, Red Teaming

Why You Should Hire a Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) Now

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a role required by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If your organization is subject to GDPR and meets the large-scale data handling factors, you need a DPO. What can you do if you don't have an

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Penetration Testing, Security Program, Risk Assessment

Why API Pen Tests Should go First

In today's interconnected world, application programming interfaces (APIs) have rapidly become predominant tools for sharing data and providing multiple services within a single application. APIs link ecosystems of technology and are an engine of

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Penetration Testing, Security Program, Red Team, Red Teaming

What is a Red Team Test?

Red Teams are often confused with penetration testers due to their overlap in practices and skills, but we believe they are not the same. Penetration testers deal with the pursuit of one or several objectives. However, Red Teams have a specific

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Privacy, CPRA

CPRA - Update on Stakeholder Sessions May 4-6, 2022

The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) evolution continues with lively public debate in May, where much of the focus is on data collection and automated decision-making. In addition, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) held

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CISO, vCISO, Security Program, Risk Assessment, ISO27001

Seven Steps to ISO 27001 Certification

One of the best ways to demonstrate the suitability of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) to your organization, customers, and partners is to achieve a globally recognized certification. The ISO 27001 certification is also a

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