Bottom Line Up Front If you’re reading this, you probably run workloads on more than one cloud provider — AWS and Azure, GCP and AWS, or some combination plus a dozen SaaS platforms — and either an auditor, an enterprise customer’s security questionnaire, or an internal risk review just asked you to prove you have … Read more
Bottom Line Up Front If you’re reading this, one of three things just happened: your organization was classified as a “financial institution” under GLBA and you’re scrambling to understand what that means, a bank or lending partner just sent you a security questionnaire referencing the GLBA Safeguards Rule, or a regulator (or a breach) made … Read more
Cyber Essentials Certification: UK Government Cybersecurity Standard Bottom Line Up Front Cyber Essentials certification is the UK government’s cybersecurity baseline standard, and you’re probably here because a public sector contract requires it, a client mentioned it in their vendor questionnaire, or you’re expanding your business into the UK market. This certification demonstrates that your organization … Read more
SSAE 18: Understanding the Attestation Standard Behind SOC Reports SSAE 18 compliance is the attestation standard that makes SOC 2 reports possible — and you’re probably here because a customer, partner, or auditor mentioned it. While SSAE 18 itself doesn’t define security requirements, it’s the framework that auditors use to examine and attest to your … Read more
Data Protection Officer Requirements: When and How to Appoint a DPO Your legal team just told you that your organization might need a Data Protection Officer (DPO), or perhaps a European customer is asking about your DPO in their vendor security questionnaire. The GDPR’s data protection officer requirements are mandatory for certain organizations and optional … Read more
GDPR Lawful Basis for Processing: Choosing the Right Legal Ground Bottom Line Up Front Choosing the correct GDPR lawful basis for processing personal data isn’t just a legal checkbox — it’s a strategic decision that determines your obligations for data subject rights, retention periods, and compliance requirements. Most organizations reading this either got flagged during … Read more
FISMA Compliance: Federal Information Security Requirements Bottom Line Up Front FISMA compliance is mandatory for federal agencies and contractors handling federal information, establishing rigorous cybersecurity requirements that protect government data and systems. You’re likely reading this because you’re bidding on a federal contract, already working with a government agency, or need to understand how FISMA … Read more
CJIS Security Policy: Compliance Guide for Law Enforcement and Vendors Bottom Line Up Front If you’re reading this, you probably handle Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or provide services to agencies that do — and you need to understand the CJIS Security Policy requirements that govern access to FBI databases like NCIC, NLETS, and state criminal … Read more
NERC CIP Compliance: Cybersecurity Standards for Electric Utilities If you’re reading this, your electric utility or bulk electric system operator is either already subject to NERC CIP requirements or you’re evaluating whether these cybersecurity standards apply to your organization. NERC CIP compliance isn’t optional for entities that own, control, or operate bulk electric system assets … Read more
EU Cyber Resilience Act: Product Security Requirements for Manufacturers Bottom Line Up Front The EU Cyber Resilience Act will fundamentally change how manufacturers design, deploy, and maintain connected products sold in European markets. If you’re reading this, your organization likely builds hardware devices, develops software products, or integrates technology components — and you need to … Read more
