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How to Achieve Compliance with NIS Directive

The original NIS Directive came into force in 2016 as the EU’s first comprehensive law governing cybersecurity in member states. As part of its key policy objective to make Europe “fit for the digital age,” the European Commission proposed in December 2020 that NIS be revised, and NIS2 entered into force in January of 2023. Member states were required to transpose it into law by October 17, 2024.

How the Trustwave NIS2 Maturity Accelerator Can Help Navigate NIS2 Compliance

The European Union (EU) Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements than its predecessor, the original NIS Directive. With the compliance deadline fast approaching, in-scope organizations must take proactive steps to ensure they have enacted NIS2 requirements, thereby strengthening their security posture.

Threat-Led Pen Testing and Its Role in DORA Compliance

Threat-led penetration testing brings together specialist offensive (red team) security skills and threat intelligence to enable businesses to proactively test and identify any weaknesses, deficiencies or gaps in their controls and counteractive measures that could be exploited by threat actors. In this article, we set out what threat-led pen testing is, how it relates to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the testing requirements included as part of the new EU regulation.

How Elastic can help organizations achieve CMMC compliance

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework established by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implement robust cybersecurity measures. As CMMC becomes a key requirement for defense contractors, higher education institutions engaged in research or contracts with the DoD must also comply with its standards.

FINMA Compliance: DevSecOps Strategies for Securing the Swiss Financial Ecosystem

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) sets strict requirements to ensure that financial institutions operating in Switzerland maintain robust security and operational resilience. FINMA’s guidelines are crucial for protecting sensitive financial data, minimizing risks, and maintaining trust in the Swiss financial ecosystem. As part of that, software supply chain security plays an essential role in meeting these compliance requirements.

Securing Protected Health Information: A Guide to Website Compliance Using Feroot Health DataShield AI

Healthcare organizations managing multiple websites must protect Protected Health Information (PHI) while complying with HIPAA, HHS regulations, state laws, and global privacy requirements. Feroot DataShield AI provides automated monitoring and protection across distributed healthcare web environments.

Cybersecurity in Telecom: How Smart Expense Management Helps Mitigate Risks

Telecom cyber attacks have evolved, leading to data exposure, unauthorized access, and financial loss. Poor security controls and unmanaged telecom expenditure typically leave firms vulnerable to fraud and abuse. Expense management is essential for detecting anomalies that can be used to identify security threats. Real-time telecom spending monitoring helps firms detect suspicious behavior, prevent unauthorized use, and enhance overall security. Proactive monitoring helps with both financial control and network security.

Clinic Safety: How Technology is Changing Patient Care

Safety within the clinic has never been more crucial, and technology is transforming the way healthcare professionals protect patients' safety. From the protection of confidential patient data to new areas of telemedicine, healthcare IT innovations are transforming the industry.

How Recent Executive Orders Are Reshaping Cybersecurity

To say that the actions of the Trump administration are having an impact on cybersecurity is an understatement. Executive orders are an important and useful tool that have been used by many presidents for the good of the country – and sometimes for other ends – and some recent executive orders have been aimed at establishing and improving the cybersecurity of the country. Meanwhile, others have, to put it lightly, the opposite impact.

Fortifying defenses: The role of corrective controls in a resilient security posture

Organizations nowadays face sophisticated threats that demand not just preventative measures but a robust strategy for detection and correction. Corrective controls are pivotal in mitigating the impact of security breaches and ensuring operational resilience. This article explores the importance of corrective controls, industry insights, and actionable strategies to help organizations build an impregnable security framework.