Introduction to the NIS Directive The EU’s Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS Directive) is the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity. It was adopted by the European Parliament in July 2016 and became applicable across EU Member States in May 2018. The NIS Directive provides legal measures to boost the

Understanding FedRAMP Definition and Goals FedRAMP: The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program is a US government-wide program that standardizes the security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. Goal: To ensure that all federal data is secure in cloud environments. Key Components Security Assessment Framework: Based on NIST (National Institute of

Understanding the CCPA Before delving into specific strategies and actions related to cloud security and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), it’s essential to first understand the core requirements of the legislation: Consumer Rights: Under the CCPA, consumers have the right to know about the personal information a business collects about them and how it’s

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is designed to protect the defense industrial base (DIB) from cyber threats. It requires contractors that work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to implement cybersecurity practices and processes at various levels of maturity. One of the critical components of the CMMC framework is incident response (IR),

Conducting a cyber risk assessment for Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance is a multi-step process that involves thorough planning, assessment, evaluation, and documentation of an information system’s security controls and inherent risks within a federal organization. Here’s a detailed guide on how to perform a cyber risk assessment to meet FISMA requirements. Preliminary

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, making it essential for organizations to employ effective strategies to defend against cyber-attacks. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Controls provide a prioritized set of actions that form the foundation of basic cyber defense. Understanding and applying these controls is critical in creating a robust cybersecurity infrastructure that can mitigate

Introduction to PCI DSS The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. PCI DSS is intended to protect cardholders’ data from theft and fraud. Origins and Governance Created by:

Introduction The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was passed in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures. It includes regulations on financial reporting, internal control over finances, and requirements for compliance audits. As information technology plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, the cybersecurity policies of a company are

Introduction The Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) is a framework that incorporates security best practices into the software development process. The goal of SSDLC is to ensure that security is a critical aspect throughout the entire development process, from inception to deployment and beyond. This approach minimizes vulnerabilities and reduces the risk of exploitation within

Introduction to HIPAA Security Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 introduced the Security Rule to establish national standards for protecting certain health information that is held or transferred in electronic form. The Security Rule operationalizes the protections contained in the Privacy Rule by addressing the technical and non-technical safeguards that