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Hidden costs of compromised privacy: Protecting brands and customers

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Hidden costs of compromised privacy: Protecting brands and customers

Amid rising privacy concerns from consumers and increasing regulatory demands, today’s businesses are facing intense pressure to protect their customers’ privacy. Layer in the surge of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and privacy concerns elevate even further. In a world where privacy violations can damage brands overnight, it’s critical to understand the hidden costs of compromised privacy. Until recently, data breaches nearly dominated conversations on data privacy, partly due to strict notification requirements designed…

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Automation gains traction as CISOs grapple with compliance challenges

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Automation gains traction as CISOs grapple with compliance challenges

According to the State of Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) Report, over half of CISOs (51.6%) still struggle to meet their governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) goals. As security leaders navigate increasingly complex technology environments, compliance with new and existing regulations remains a significant challenge. The report reveals a critical insight: while most CISOs see automation as a key opportunity to reduce manual processes, few are leveraging AI-powered tools in their compliance programs. This gap highlights…

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue

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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue

Over a fifth of CISOs have been pressured not to report a compliance issue, according to new research. As they take on greater responsibility in the boardroom, they also face increasing accountability for security incidents, making them more vulnerable to executive pressure when compliance risks arise. The report, published by data management platform Splunk, also found that 59% of CISOs would be willing to become a whistleblower if their company ignored compliance requirements. However, the…

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3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

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3 ways AI will transform security in 2025

Skye Studios via Unsplash Automated threat detection and prevention, advanced intelligence, and AI-driven supply chain attacks — the AI we see in the world today has evolved significantly beyond the days of basic pattern matching. Whereas 10 years ago, machine learning could singularly translate variable inputs into a fixed output, now, it can not only take in variable inputs but also produce variable outputs.   This expansion of intelligence is why we can have human-like…

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What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?

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What Payroll Documents Do You Need to Pay Employees?

Payroll documentation is more than just paperwork — it’s the backbone of your company’s compliance and efficiency. For HR professionals managing payroll across different regions, whether in a global company, a U.S.-only operation, or something in between, understanding which forms and records are required is essential. Getting employees paid at work while meeting tax, social security, and labor law obligations requires the right payroll documents. And with rules that vary from country to country —…

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know

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NIS 2 Compliance Deadline Approaches: What You Need To Know

On Oct. 17, the Network and Information Security 2 Directive takes effect. This means that relevant entities in industries such as energy, transport, water, healthcare, and digital infrastructure that carry out activities within the E.U. must comply with the relevant legislation. NIS 2, which was approved by the European Parliament in November 2022, aims to establish a consistent, minimum cybersecurity baseline across all E.U. member states, involving mandatory security measures and reporting procedures. Organisations subject…

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It's time to embrace OSCAL automation for effective risk management

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It's time to embrace OSCAL automation for effective risk management

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) put forward the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) standard in 2021, creating a standardized machine readable language. The goal of the standard is to enable automation and facilitate interoperability between different security assessment tools. It also aims to enable real-time machine to machine data exchange, improving automation and interoperability across various compliance frameworks. There are a multitude of regulatory standards and frameworks that organizations must adhere…

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7 Security and Compliance Tips From ISC2 Security Congress

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7 Security and Compliance Tips From ISC2 Security Congress

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, thousands of cyber experts from across the globe convened in Las Vegas for the ISC2 Security Congress 2024 to discuss the industry challenges and best practices — including strategies for reducing business risks and minimizing uncertainty in their operations. Ralph Villanueva was one of those cyber professionals who offered advice to audiences. An IT security and compliance analyst at Hilton Grand Vacations, he riffed on the popular business self-help book “7…

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Ensuring security and compliance in evolving cloud environments

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Ensuring security and compliance in evolving cloud environments

With the rapid pace of cloud adoption, organizations are quickly revolutionizing business operations but are having a harder time ensuring that systems are built and operated effectively and deployed with the proper cyber hygiene. Business growth experts say to move fast and break things but failing to implement appropriate cybersecurity controls simply doesn’t work because both the regulatory and threat landscape are evolving more rapidly than ever.  Even before organizations embarked on huge digital transformation…

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SaaS governance is improving, but AI presents new challenges

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SaaS governance is improving, but AI presents new challenges

Despite hitting a high in 2022, apps identified as “shadow IT” dropped from 53% to 48% in 2023. This drop signals an increase in SaaS governance actions: we’re getting better within enterprises at knowing what apps employees are using, and better at enforcing policies around SaaS use. Anecdotally, I’m seeing that the creation of SaaS governance councils is becoming the norm; businesses are responding to a need for repeatable processes that allow teams to cross-functionally…

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