According to a Gartner report, 60% of organizations will rely on third-party vendors for more than half of their critical business operations by 2025. However, Gartner also warns that third-party risk events – such as data breaches or compliance violations – will increase by 30% in the same timeframe. As a technology leader, these figures resonate deeply with the challenges I see organizations facing daily.

A core product tenet at TrustCloud is delivering a “Joyfully Crafted” user experience for our users. As we wrap up 2024, the TrustCloud product and UX team went through all the user feedback we received this year, and identified some key “quality of life” improvements to make the day-to-day experience for our users more approachable. We’re excited to share these updates with you.

Businesses looking for serious compliance street cred often turn first to ISO 27001. ISO 27001 is a globally recognized framework that outlines and defines information security management system (ISMS) requirements. Because being ISO 27001 certified demonstrates an organization meets best practices for information security, ISO certification can give businesses a significant competitive advantage. If you’re weighing ISO 27001 vs.

With rising security threats and more customers demanding transparency around vendors’ security postures, customer assurance has become an important step to building trust. The Ultimate Guide to Managing Customer Assurance and Security Reviews highlights how traditional processes fall short—and why innovative approaches like integrated security portals are the future. Here are the key takeaways.

According to a recent Gartner report, 88% of boards view cybersecurity as a business risk, not just an IT issue, underscoring the critical need for organizations to adopt robust, scalable frameworks to manage cybersecurity risks. In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) are pivotal for safeguarding organizations from vulnerabilities while maintaining alignment with business objectives.

This month, we’re introducing impactful features to simplify your security and compliance process. Discover more about our applications crafted to drive growth and open doors to fresh opportunities this season.

Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records, health insurance information, and even communications containing health details.

As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance innovation and operational efficiency, the need for ethical and safe implementation becomes more crucial than ever. While AI offers immense potential, it also introduces risks related to privacy, bias, and security, prompting organizations to seek robust frameworks to manage these concerns.

RFPs and security questionnaires play an important role in the sales and procurement process, helping buyers evaluate potential vendors and ensuring all necessary criteria are met before entering the contract phase. Despite their importance, the process can be arduous for both buyers and vendors, necessitating the development of tools that are designed to simplify and streamline these tasks.

Our October updates are here, bringing enhancements that help you achieve more. Join us as we explore the latest features designed to unlock new opportunities for growth this season.