SecurityScorecard Blog: Compliance

Maintaining compliance with consumer protection regulations is essential for financial institutions, as failure to comply can result in costly fines and formal enforcement actions. To ensure regulations are being followed, many fi... Keep Reading

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law passed in 2002 that defines an information security framework for government agencies and their contractors. Recognizing the importance of info... Keep Reading

Cybersecurity assessments and audits are often discussed interchangeably. While the two are related, assessments and audits are distinct cybersecurity and compliance evaluation mechanisms. It’s important for security leaders to un... Keep Reading

The financial services sector is responsible for safeguarding large amounts of valuable data making it a consistent target for cybercriminals. Without the proper cybersecurity controls in place, the banking records and personal id... Keep Reading

Moving towards a cloud-first IT strategy aligned with organizational business goals requires a digitally transformed cybersecurity program. When maturing security and compliance programs, organizations almost inevitably start with... Keep Reading

The healthcare industry is rapidly embracing web and cloud-based technologies for increased convenience and improved patient care. However, with these advancements comes new vulnerabilities that can threaten network security and c... Keep Reading

Cyber threats and data breaches aren’t just issues for your IT department. The impact can have a rippling effect across your entire organization – from your legal counsel, entangled in litigation, to frontline workers, who can’t u... Keep Reading

In an effort to provide a unified cybersecurity standard for the private contractors to the Department of Defense (DoD), this past March, the DoD released the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Specifically, CMMC i... Keep Reading

Consumers are increasingly sharing sensitive data with companies in exchange for convenience. For this reason, organizations have a growing responsibility to avoid breaches and safeguard user data. As a result, many laws and regul... Keep Reading