It’s been a busy start of the year for Vanta. We’ve made some major additions and improvements, such as our acquisition of Trustpage, as well as some exciting platform updates: ‍

NITDA launched the ground-breaking Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) in early 2019, cementing a culture of data privacy and protection for all Nigerians. By mirroring Europe's GDPR Framework, NITDA demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding citizens' online security. Private organizations, such as mobile development companies that control or process data, must comply with this regulation to stay operational. Fortunately, we're here to help you avoid any costly missteps.

A readiness assessment is the dry run before the official audit, so you can address potential issues before the actual audit takes place. It is not required, buthighlyrecommended to identify any gaps and plan resource allocation. Proper preparation is key – not only will you save time and resources, you’ll ensure a successful audit. Readiness assessments can be conducted by your organization’s internal resources, a CPA firm, or a consulting company.

Information security is a major concern for many businesses for two reasons. Firstly is persistent threat of cyber attacks and data breaches. That’s why strong information security is a requirement to ensure the security of business and personal data. Secondly, it’s a key business enabler, with a push in recent times for all parts of a supply chain to become ISO 27001 certified.

All it takes for cybercriminals to breach your mission-critical networks, database, and IT systems is a single unpatched vulnerability. To prevent this and maintain good cyber hygiene, you need to obtain real-time vulnerability data. ‍ Vulnerability scans generate a lot of data that when analyzed reveal several security flaws.

As the world becomes increasingly digital and cloud based, the importance of data protection and privacy has become paramount for all organizations. One key aspect of ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations is the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO). However, appointing a DPO internally can present several challenges, including conflicts of interest and a lack of specialized skills. That is where Data Protection Officer as a Service (DPOaaS) comes in.

At the top of Vanta’s principles is to “Put customers first.” It turns out, when you put customers first by building a product based on customers’ needs, along with providing best-in-class support, customers rave about their experience. So today, Vanta is thrilled to announce that we’ve reached an exciting milestone: Crossing 500 reviews on G2.

Over the past several decades, cybercrime has evolved to be more comprehensive, threatening, and damaging. There is an emerging trend of cybercriminals attacking all sorts of individuals and organizations in the industry. The healthcare industry has been a soft target for many years and healthcare data is a prime target for cybercriminals intent on stealing data.

In this episode of SaaSTrana, host Venkatesh Sundar is joined by Sangmesh Hiremath (Founder of Marmin.AI) to discuss how application security and compliance are crucial for SaaS companies to grow in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the European markets.