Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Against the backdrop of the growing frequency and severity of cyber attacks against enterprises, proposed new regulations from The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are set to require publicly traded companies in the U.S. to analyze how cyber risk could affect financial statements. ‍

This past month at Vanta we launched a new brand, 32 new integrations, support for multiple & distinct identity providers (IdPs) and much more to improve the Vanta experience: ‍ ‍

As the world has evolved in significant ways over the past several decades, so have the threats that businesses face daily evolved. In particular, cybercrime has grown into a nefarious force that harms businesses and causes irreparable damage. From holding information ransom to stealing private financial information, there is no limit to the damage that cybercriminals can inflict upon your operations.

‍ Data from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) shows that ISO 27001 certification is one of the most rapidly-growing standards, with nearly 59,000 valid certificates in place as of December 2022. As a compliance framework that is based upon the core cybersecurity principles of people, processes and technology, ISO 27001 compliance provides your organization with significant benefits. So, you need to take action now.

Cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations across all industries and sizes. To safeguard their sensitive data and assets from the ever-evolving threats of cyberattacks and data breaches, businesses must take a proactive approach. Adherence to industry-specific cybersecurity regulations and frameworks is a critical component in building a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity program.

In today’s business landscape, managing risk has become an increasingly critical concern. The “usual” risks (such as data breaches) paired with the completely unforeseen ones (like the collapse of SVB) have made companies more cautious with their next steps. With tighter budgets and limited resources, it can be quite challenging for CISOs and CTOs to effectively manage risk while ensuring business continuity.

The Advancement in technology and online payment transaction has offered an immense amount of convenience to both consumers and businesses. The ease and widespread acceptance of online payment including the credit/debit card transaction has streamlined business processes and payment transactions greatly.

When a restaurant expects an inspection from the Health Department, management takes a number of steps to prepare. The team needs to understand what the inspector will look for and take proactive measures to address any obvious concerns. This involves cleaning, scrubbing, and being on best behavior. Conducting an ISO 27001 internal audit is like preparing for a health department inspection. An internal audit analyzes an organization’s information security management to find vulnerabilities.