Archive for May 2022
What’s driving the demand for cybersecurity assessments and compliance audits?
Cybersecurity (risk) assessments and compliance audits are often considered one and the same. However, while related, these two approaches are different cybersecurity evaluation techniques. While compliance audits examine whether an organization’s IT security measures adequately meet a specific Standard (i.e., HIPAA, PCI, SOC, CMMC), cybersecurity assessments look at how effective those measures are and provide a…
Read MoreThe Huge ROI of Achieving NIST 800-171 Compliance for CMMC
Why the ROI Can Be Significant When You Achieve NIST 800-171 Compliance for CMMC The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the agency that promotes the highest cybersecurity standards for public and private sector IT networks. This agency has updated Special Publication 800-171 to help protect sensitive government data that may be found…
Read MoreThe Dilemma for Cyber Insurance Providers
Can Cyber Insurance Companies Accurately Determine Cyber Risk? Hardly a day goes by when we do not hear about a significant hacking event with serious repercussions. Organizations face downtime, loss of data, potentially significant fines, and issues with reputation. Little wonder that they are looking for protection through insurance policies at the same time as…
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