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SOC 2 Type 2 Audit for SaaS Companies

Getting a SOC 2 Type II Report can be a game-changer for a SaaS Company. It can transform how you respond to RFQs and how you assure potential leads that…

Challenges you may face with a SOC 2 auditor

A SOC 2 certification / examination is pursued by service organizations who want to prove to potential customers that they can manage their data effectively. Typically a SaaS provider, Managed…

Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack and Lessons Learned

The average ransomware attack caused $1.85 million in losses to the company in 2021, up 41% from 2020. This estimate factors in  the amount paid, downtime, expense for IT technicians,…

How to Select a Security Vendor

According to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 62% of network breaches occurred through an organization’s partner. Statistics like this challenge the notion that having security vendors and sharing data…

7 Benefits of SOC 2

A SOC 2 Report helps organizations to prove their commitment to customer data security and meet the eligibility criteria of a potential client’ RFQ. More and more clients have been asking for…

What is SOC 2?

SOC 2 is a compliance standard for service organizations, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). It specifies how organizations should manage customer data. The SOC 2 framework is applicable…

NIST Security Standards

Organizations of all sizes are vulnerable to data theft and loss.  Vulnerability is regardless of the asset at risk – consumer information, intellectual property, or private corporate files.  The United…

Comparing Top 5 Security Regulations for Healthcare

The healthcare industry has been the target of countless hacking attempts despite adopting security protocols outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) since 1996. Hackers have found…

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Keeping yourself protected from cybercrime isn’t just about having the latest security solutions. Good IT security practices, including regular training for employees, are essential components of every single security setup.…

NEN 7510: A Guide to Healthcare Information Security in the Netherlands

When a ransomware attack hit Maastricht University in December 2019, the entire digital infrastructure collapsed. Nineteen thousand students couldn’t access course materials, researchers faced looming grant deadlines with no access
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Understanding the CAIQ

Is CAIQ for You? Are you evaluating cloud service providers and drowning in security questionnaires? Do you need to prove your cloud vendor did their due diligence before the next
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NIST SP 800-53 – The Gold Standard for Cybersecurity

Have You Ever Wondered What Keeps Federal Systems Secure in an Age of Escalating Cyber Threats? Picture this: It’s 2:00 AM, and a federal agency discovers a data breach. Critical
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Securing CUI with NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2

NIST SP 800-171 Revision 2 stands as the mandatory cybersecurity standard for any organization handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under federal contracts. This isn’t voluntary guidance or a best-practice recommendation.
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Building a Practical Cybersecurity Program with NIST CSF

How do you build a cybersecurity program that’s both comprehensive and practical- without breaking the bank or overwhelming your team? The answer lies in a framework that strips away complexity
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Understanding the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The question isn’t whether AI will transform your business—it’s whether you’ll manage the risks before they manage you. Every day, AI systems make thousands of decisions that affect real people:
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How to Complete Your Security Risk Analysis for MIPS in 2025

MIPS or the Merit-based Incentive Payment System is a performance-based reimbursement program under Medicare, developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reward healthcare providers for quality,
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How to Prepare for your CMMC Certification

You’ve spent months implementing security controls. Your policies are polished. Your System Security Plan (SSP) is complete. Now comes the moment of truth: the official CMMC assessment. For many defense
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Your CMMC Roadmap

The path to CMMC compliance doesn’t have to feel like navigating uncharted territory. With CMMC requirements entering new DoD contracts and full implementation approaching rapidly, your organization needs a clear
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