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Automated Security and Compliance Attracts Venture Investors

eSecurity Planet

“I remember the first time we were asked for a SOC 2 report, which quickly became the minimum bar requirement in our industry for proof of an effective security program,” he said. It was also a drag on the sales cycle, and then there was the need for maintaining compliance. Growth has definitely been robust.

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Is your Organization Suffering From Third-Party "Compliance Drift"?

Data Breach Today

Countermeasures to Keep your Compliance On Track and as Originally Designed Third-party vendors accessing your most critical systems and networks can also bring in security incidents along with all those wonderful things they promised in the sales presentation.

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Sale of 4 Million Stolen Cards Tied to Breaches at 4 Restaurant Chains

Krebs on Security

The stolen cards went up for sale at the infamous Joker’s Stash carding bazaar. This type of point-of-sale malware is capable of copying data stored on a credit or debit card’s magnetic stripe when those cards are swiped at compromised payment terminals, and that data can then be used to create counterfeit copies of the cards.

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The Importance of Data Governance and Compliance

IT Governance

Data governance and regulatory compliance go hand in hand. The key aspects of data governance include the availability, usability and consistency of information, as well as data integrity and security. Moreover, it provides reassurance for regulatory compliance. Why is data governance important?

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Best Practices Q&A: Guidance about what directors need to hear from CISOs — from a board member

The Last Watchdog

Thus, presenting a sky-is-falling scenario to justify a fatter security budget, “does not resonate at the board level,” she said in her talk. Next, they need to understand the priorities of the business and frame all the security priorities in the context of the business priorities. Compliance brings visibility to a topic.

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Record Retention Policy for Businesses: A Strategic Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

Armstrong Archives

Whether it’s maintaining regulatory compliance or simply making tax season easier, an effective record retention strategy is paramount. Secure document disposal , as part of this comprehensive policy, protects against data breaches and maintains confidentiality, which is vital in today’s digital landscape.

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for network defenders to focus on leading — not lagging — indicators

The Last Watchdog

This reporting often requires a host of metrics that define success, like Annual Recurring Revenue and sales for software as a service (SaaS) companies. When it comes to sales targets there is a correlation between increased sales to shareholder value creation, but closing sales in B2B transactions can be time consuming.

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