I know a company that acquired a business and soon regretted it — even though all their discovery information was correct. They crossed all their Ts and dotted their Is on virtually everything you can imagine. There was just one area they neglected to look into more deeply, and it bit them in the butt. […]
There are all types of insurance you need to carry for your organization — property insurance, workers compensation, liability — the list goes on. But cyber insurance seems to cause more confusion than the others, and that confusion could damage your business for years or put it out of business. Cyber insurance is designed to […]
This article is for all the people who labor in the trenches, day in and day out, to protect their companies, strive to keep them safe and maintain compliance. Security and compliance professionals don’t always get the recognition they deserve, even though they’re a key part of the force that keeps their companies running. Ladies […]
Change management is one of those things that no one really likes to do. Some companies do as little as possible with change control— they invest just enough into it to check it off of a list and move on. But if you approach change management the right way, you’ll end up saving yourself a […]
It’s painful to make your way through compliance for the first time. At the end of it, a lot of companies throw the “Hey We Made It” party, pat each other on the back, and dive into all the catch-up work that’s waiting on their desks. Compliance is moved off to the side until they […]
Having security is great, but it’s all for nothing if your people aren’t reminded about it. Everyone in your organization should understand and be reminded of their responsibilities for protecting sensitive data — from the CEO to the custodial crew. That’s why most compliance tracks (example PCI Requirement 12.6.1.a) require you to communicate security awareness […]
As the United States begins to reopen for business after the coronavirus shutdown, your organization will have new challenges to address. Not only will you need to rethink your operations, your staffing, and your financial situation, but you’ll also have to consider how your compliance program will be affected. After three months of business as […]
One morning you sit down at your computer, take a sip of coffee, open your calendar, and see the reminder. Oh boy, here we go again. Your annual compliance audit is looming. If you’re like most organizations, you have an annual audit season that’s punctuated by scrambling like mad to get your act together. There’s […]
Everyone involved in security and compliance knows firsthand the chaos that swirls around managing and tracking compliance and security programs. Few companies find their way out of that chaos. But Cosant Cyber Security was determined to find a governance and compliance software that could simplify their security assessments and boost their margins. Customer’s Business: Security […]