Earlier, even prior to the digitalization of healthcare records, it was still easier to keep the information secure and private. Records were in the physical form and could be protected in many ways. Now that people can pull up their entire health histories with the press of a few buttons, things are very different. With the information now being stored and processed online, the threat and risk exposures are equally high. So, to address such threats the U.S.

With growing volumes of personal data being collected, analyzed, shared and stored, there is more expectation than ever on businesses to ensure privacy for their employees, clients and wider supply chain. The digital age has streamlined ways of working, improved the targeting and personalization of services and communications and made detailed information available at the touch of a screen. But personal data is exactly that – personal.

In computing, an audit log is a record of an event. An event is any significant action that impacts the hardware or software of a computer – anything from a mouse click to a program error. Besides documenting which resources were accessed and what for, an audit file system will also include the source and destination addresses, the timestamp, and the user ID information.

As organizations grow in size and complexity, so do their security and compliance needs. While Vanta's library of controls and supported frameworks are extensive, eventually, you may wish to use your internal expertise to build a framework Vanta doesn't support or create custom controls. ‍ Today we are excited to introduce custom frameworks and enhancements to custom controls to help you improve your workflows, organize your security commitments, and manage your work at scale. ‍

SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are compliance frameworks commonly required of organizations that house data or store sensitive information. Both standards focus on information security management, but they have some key differences in their approach and scope. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and see if one or both are right for your organization.

Out of his 29 years of cloud and security experience, Mick has been with Robin for 6, leading their internal compliance operations and making sure that their customers’ data is secure. Robin needed to get SOC 2. They also wanted a way to answer security questionnaires faster. Continue on to see how Mick was able accomplish both.

The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a thorough understanding of GLBA as well as tips for ensuring compliance with your organization.

FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a United States federal law protecting the privacy of student education records, more specifically governing access from public entities, such as employers, public schools, and foreign governments.