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February 2025

Top 5 Benefits of Security Awareness Training for Businesses: Protecting Your Workforce and Data

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. With cyber threats on the rise, organizations must invest in robust security measures to protect their data and workforce. One of the most effective strategies is implementing security awareness training for employees. This essential initiative can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and enhance overall business security. In this article, we will explore the top five benefits of security awareness training and how it can safeguard your organization.

NIS2: A Roadmap to Compliance

The deadline for European Union member states to pass the new EU NIS2 regulation into national law was October 17, 2024, yet only a few countries have transposed it into law, leaving others lagging behind, with regulations in draft or public consultation phases, or not at all. In the absence of certainty for firms (or what NIS2 calls entities), confusion is understandable, but steps can be currently taken considering what we already know.

Who needs to comply with DORA? All your questions answered

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has been developed to protect the financial sector, which is particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. According to the IMF’s 2024 Global Financial Stability Report, the number of cyberattacks has progressively increased since 2004, and nearly 20% of these attempts target financial institutions. DORA serves as a regulatory measure in the European Union (EU) to improve cybersecurity and operational resilience of organizations in the financial sector.

Building a smarter retrieval system: Lessons from Vanta AI

At Vanta, we power a suite of AI products that enable thousands of customers worldwide to make critical business decisions. These products rely on the ability to quickly search through millions of customer documents to surface relevant information and drive accurate outcomes. ‍ Building a retrieval system capable of handling this scale and complexity was no small feat. Along the way, we learned valuable lessons that we’re excited to share.

How does DORA impact UK entities: Key implications to consider

The Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) is a new regulation aimed at improving the cybersecurity and operational stability of the EU's financial sector, especially regarding risks related to information and communications technology (ICT). It applies to organizations in the financial industry, requiring them to reassess and adapt their security posture to DORA’s stringent requirements.

The Dangers of Outdated Social Media Content

Social media now forms a crucial part of the daily operations of our existence. The social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Twitter enable users to distribute life updates together with pictures and video content to their social network. User activity on social media leaves virtual records of life history that exist digitally without any set expiration date. Unmanaged old social media content creates multiple risks that affect both reputation and professional standing, as well as legal compliance.

PCI DSS 4: Compliance Guide for SAQ A-EP Merchants to comply with Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1

As an SAQ A-EP merchant, you face unique compliance challenges because you control elements of your payment page, even though you don’t directly process card data. This makes you a prime target for attacks like Magecart, which specifically target payment page scripts.

The risks of waiting on compliance

Startup founders constantly face competing demands as they build and scale their businesses. Engineering, product design, and sales all have legitimate claims to be the most urgent priority and sole focus of attention. ‍ These pressures lead many founders to defer security and compliance investments until later. With small teams and limited financial resources, founders top priorities are building their product and acquiring their first customers.

The startup guide to making your first security hire

As a startup founder, it can be difficult to know when it’s time to expand your team. Sales and engineering were likely your top priority hires to fuel your product development and growth. But knowing where to focus next is often murky for early-stage startups. As you build your company, it becomes increasingly clear that security and compliance are vital parts of a successful business, but hiring for them can feel like a luxury instead of a necessity. ‍

Microsoft GCCH vs. Google Public Sector for CMMC

When it comes to overall productivity platforms, collaboration tools, and office suites, the two biggest options dominating the market are the Google G Suite and Microsoft’s Office ecosystem. Whether it’s word processing, team collaboration, IT frameworks, device management, or the entire infrastructure of a business, there’s a pretty good chance one of these two options is going to power the way you operate.

The 5 pillars of DORA: A detailed breakdown

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a mandatory EU regulation that aims to unify various information and communications technology (ICT) risk management frameworks into one comprehensive set of guidelines and requirements. ‍ The regulation is built around five pillars that strengthen and facilitate the digital and operational resilience of entities in the finance and insurance sectors.

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance at Scale: A Practical Guide for Payment Processors SAQ D

Guide for Payment Processors SAQ D begins with a major challenge in today’s digital payment landscape. Payment processors must secure payment pages across thousands of merchant websites, far beyond managing a single payment system. Let’s put this in perspective: Real-world example: A payment processor with 10,000 merchants needs to monitor approximately 30,000 payment pages daily. That’s 30,000 potential points of vulnerability requiring constant surveillance.

JFrog Simplifies Compliance with India's new CERT SBOM Guidelines

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) is the national agency responsible for addressing cybersecurity incidents in India. Established in 2004 and operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), CERT-In is dedicated to enhancing the security of India’s digital infrastructure.

An actionable DORA compliance checklist for financial entities

As of January 17, 2025, all financial entities and their information and communication technology (ICT) service providers catering to EU entities must comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). ‍ If you’re new to the regulation, you can reduce the potential overwhelm caused by its various requirements by using a concise compliance checklist. To help, we’ve created a robust guide that covers everything you should know, including: ‍

What is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)? Everything you need to know

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a comprehensive EU regulation aimed at financial entities and their third-party information and communications technology (ICT) providers. ‍ As a new and largely unexplored regulation, many affected organizations are still in the process of aligning their cybersecurity and risk management processes with the framework.

How PKI Can Enhance Your Organization's Data Security

Keeping your organization's data protected becomes an absolute necessity in the current digital environment. That said, the evolution of cyber threats requires organizations to adopt security measures beyond simple passwords and fundamental defense mechanisms. Here, its solution emerges through the deployment of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system.

DORA vs GDPR: Aligning Compliance in a Data-Driven World

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two crucial compliance frameworks shaping the regulatory landscape. While GDPR focuses on data protection and privacy, DORA aims to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of financial institutions. In this video, we break down: Key differences between DORA and GDPR How financial institutions can align with both frameworks Impact of non-compliance on DORA and GDPR Common Goals and Requirements of DORA and GDPR.

Why CISOs Need to Automate Security, Privacy, and AI Risk Assessments - Now

CISOs face a growing challenge: securing critical assets while keeping pace with evolving cyber threats, AI risks, and increasing regulatory demands. The irony? Despite investing millions in security tools, many organizations still lack confidence that their applications, data, and infrastructure consistently meet security, privacy, and AI governance requirements. Traditional risk assessment methods – like annual audits and spreadsheet-based workflows—are no longer enough.

The Only DORA Compliance Checklist You Need

The bad news – if you’re wondering about the DORA compliance date, it already passed on January 17th 2025. The good news? If you’ve been too busy to even think about the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, it’s not too late to score some quick compliance wins. This DORA compliance checklist is your blueprint for establishing not just compliance, but checks and balances for maintaining it.

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance for Payment Providers (SAQ D) - How to Ensure Compliance Across Thousands of Payment Pages

Compliance for Payment Providers SAQ D presents unique challenges due to their distributed business model. With payment pages, iframes, and forms embedded across thousands of merchant websites, ensuring consistent security and maintaining PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance requires sophisticated solutions and strategies.

FedRAMP ConMon vs Audits: What's the Difference?

A lot goes into protecting the information security of the nation. The National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, maintains a list of security controls under the banner of NIST SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations. Meanwhile, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, sets up a framework that makes those security controls apply to governmental agencies and the third-party cloud service providers that work with them.

Adverse audit findings: A technology leader's roadmap to compliance excellence

Today, organizations are under increasing scrutiny to maintain robust compliance frameworks. Audits play a pivotal role in evaluating these frameworks, and adverse findings can serve as critical indicators of areas requiring immediate attention. As technology leaders, understanding the implications of such findings and implementing effective remediation strategies is essential to upholding organizational integrity and stakeholder trust.
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DORA Is Here - But Readiness Concerns Are Far from Over

For months, the impending Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline has dominated boardroom discussions across the financial sector with its potential to reshape operational and regulatory practices. Now that DORA is officially in effect, attention has shifted to other matters, such as a new US presidential inauguration, AI, and fiscal concerns for 2025. Yet DORA should remain a major cause for concern as the regulation is now active and enforcement has begun. Given its likely strict enforcement, financial organisations and third parties must maintain focus on compliance to avoid major regulatory and operational risks.

NIS2 Compliance in 2025: Compliance Doesn't Have to Mean Complexity

The Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS2) is the European Union’s effort to fortify cybersecurity across critical industries and services. Building on the original NIS Directive, NIS2 has broadened its scope, introduced stricter requirements, and placed greater emphasis on supply chain security. Now that the October 2024 transposition deadline has passed, organizations must focus on maintaining compliance and integrating robust cybersecurity measures into their operations.

Centralized Log Management for NIS2 Directive Compliance

As digital transformation expands the threat landscape, compliance mandates adapt to meet new challenges. In 2020, the European Commission announced its decision to accelerate its revision of the Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS2). When carrying out its impact assessment, the Commission realized that it needed to update the NIS Directive in response to new risks.

Ranking Regulatory Frameworks

Region: European Union (Global impact for companies handling EU residents' data) Scope: Data privacy, security, and governance The GDPR sets the gold standard for data protection, demanding comprehensive compliance across a spectrum of activities. Organizations must ensure lawful data processing, gain explicit consent, enable data portability, and implement measures like data protection by design and default.

Simplifying Payroll, Benefits & Compliance: How Integrated HR Solutions Empower Businesses

Running a business isn't just about great ideas or strong sales-it's also about managing people. And let's be honest, handling payroll, keeping up with labor laws, and offering competitive benefits can feel like a full-time job on its own. One small mistake in tax filings or employee classification can lead to hefty fines, frustrated workers, or even legal trouble.
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The Core Pillars of Cyber Resiliency

As we enter a new era of cybersecurity threats, which has prompted the evolution of new vulnerabilities, organisations are challenged on how to best respond to these evolving attacks. The threat landscape is more complex than ever causing organisations to grapple with new tactics to safeguard their critical data.

From Regulation to Reality: DORA Compliance and What It Means for Your Software Security

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark regulation designed to enhance the digital resilience of financial institutions in the EU. Effective from January 17, 2025, DORA mandates the development and maintenance of a robust ICT risk management framework. Here’s an overview of the five pillars and how the right software security measures can help you comply.

Effective strategies to achieve network compliance for enterprises

Maintaining network compliance is essential for enterprises to ensure security, operational efficiency, and adherence to industry standards. Failing to comply not only increases the risk of cyberthreats, but can also result in substantial regulatory fines and reputational damage. A strategic approach to network compliance is crucial for protecting your network infrastructure effectively.

How insurance companies discover, classify, and act on sensitive data risks with Datadog

Every day, insurance companies manage vast amounts of sensitive data, including medical records, financial information, and personal identifiers—all of which are processed and stored across various services, applications, and cloud resources. The types of sensitive data that these companies collect has become more complex and nuanced, with varying requirements for protection.

How To Secure Your Supply Chain Against Vulnerability Of Cyber Threats

The average modern business is currently facing a cybersecurity threat. When hackers strike, they target core aspects of the organization, especially the supply chain. Some of the deadliest supply chain cyber attacks have resulted in major losses, halting global business operations. These threats will only increase without any major pushback. That said, the best way to save your business is to plan proactive and reactive measures to combat these threats.

Cybriant announces ComplyCORE: A Compliance Management System

ComplyCore is an ongoing compliance program that helps organizations reduce the complexity of compliance while saving time and money. Alpharetta, GA – Cybriant, a leader in cybersecurity services, today announced a new compliance management system, ComplyCORE. ComplyCORE provides a concise compliance system which eases the achievement of compliance across multiple regulations.