CISO, vCISO, Security Program, Risk Assessment, ISO27001

Three Steps to ISO 27001 Compliance

ISO27001 is the certifiable ISO standard that describes how to manage an Information Security Management System (ISMS) securely. 27001 is compatible with other standards and regulations, including SOX, GLBA and other cybersecurity regulations. Completing ISO/IEC 27001

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program

Solving the Cybersecurity Skills Gap Challenge

All organizations face the challenges of new cybersecurity and privacy laws, a sharp increase in cybersecurity litigation, and the ceaseless evolution of ransomware and cyber-threats. As a result, mature risk management and IT security team have

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SOC2, CISO, vCISO, Security Program

The Compliance Equals Security Disconnect

"Compliance is NOT Security" You hear this common lament from security professionals, "Compliance is not security." This remark has always sounded like an excuse to me. I suppose the reason is that most people who utter this phrase always seem to

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Penetration Testing, CIS Controls, Security Program

What does the CIS Controls Version 8 say about Pen Testing?

Independent penetration testing provides critical objective insights about vulnerabilities in organizational defenses and mitigating controls. As part of a comprehensive, ongoing security improvement, pen tests are required by recognized

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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

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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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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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