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5 Steps to Compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation

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.

SOC 2 Compliance for SaaS Startups & Top Pitfalls to Avoid | Raghu (Co-Founder, Sprinto)

Overview: In this session, Raghu (Co-Founder, Sprinto) discusses with Venky how SaaS Startups have to upgrade their security standards significantly to become SOC 2 compliant and the major pitfalls they should avoid. He differentiates between SOC 1, SOC 2, & SOC 3 compliance in super-easy terms and highlights some overlapping parameters between security standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPPA, GDPR, etc.

Startups! Here's Your Guide to SOC 2: Readiness Assessment

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.

How a vCISO can help you with ISO 27001 compliance

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.

When is the right time for vulnerability scanning?

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.