Tag: DevSecOps

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Vulnerability Analysis vs Pentest: What is Necessary for My Organization?

In modern cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing are two of the most common preventative measures enterprises take to keep their data and digital assets a step ahead of potential threats. Both processes involve examining systems, websites, web apps, mobile apps, wireless networks, internal networks, external networks, and even the entire IT ecosystem of a…

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Should pentest exercises be performed? Why? How often?

When it comes to cybersecurity, nobody is immune to the risks. Organizations of all sizes, from major international corporations like Sony and eBay to small, independently-owned local businesses, need to be vigilant about emerging threats. A common refrain throughout the industry is that there are only three types of companies: those that have been hacked,…

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SOC2, ISO, GDPR, CCPA, NIST, HIPAA, and others: Are they related?

In an industry that is increasingly saturated with security standards and regulations, it is important to know their scope, applicability, and how they relate to each other. Compliance, whether voluntary or mandatory, will depend on the type of company and/or its residence. Below is a general vision of the majority of security standards, regulations, and…

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Preparing for a SOC 2 audit? Compliance software might not be enough.

If you’re running a business in 2022, you already know the importance of SOC 2 compliance. Short for Service Organization Controls 2, this voluntary compliance standard was created by the American Institute of CPAs to govern the data security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy of an organization’s information system.  Legally speaking, SOC 2 compliance is not…

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How B2B Companies Benefit from SOC2

Business-to-business (B2B) companies are responsible for keeping their clients’ data safe and secure. Increasing cybersecurity threats like ransomware, malware, phishing, or man-in-the-middle attacks can lead to data loss or theft. B2B companies need robust internal processes and infrastructure to protect their customer data against cyberattacks, business risks, and human mistakes. Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC2),…