Financial institutions are amongst the most highly targeted organizations for cyber security attacks. To address this, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined a list of controls, known as the RBI Guidelines for Cyber Security Framework, for banks to achieve a minimum recommended baseline of cyber attack resilience. Each area carries several detailed specifications from the list of controls outlined by the Reserve Bank of India.
The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into effect on August 16, 2020. The law creates new rights for individuals with respect to their data and imposes significant obligations on companies that process personal data. This guide will provide an overview of the key provisions of the LGPD and explain the steps that companies must take to comply with the law.
In response to increasing societal concerns about the way businesses store, process, and protect the sensitive data they collect from their customers, governments and standardization organizations have enacted a patchwork of regulations and laws. Some of these are generic regulations (CCPA, GDPR), while others are industry specific (SOX, NERC, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
The length of an average SOC 2 audit depends on a lot of variables, but with Vanta, customers can get a SOC 2 Type I report in weeks, and a SOC 2 Type II report within months. Audit timelines are difficult to project because each organization has different capabilities, resources, and goals. But after helping thousands of businesses tackle SOC 2 audits, we’ve developed a reliable timeline of what most customers can expect.
The advancement of digital technology benefits many individuals and businesses, making communication, collaboration, and processes faster and more accessible. However, the biggest risk of using digital technology has something to do with cybersecurity. Cyber-attacks, such as identity theft, ransomware, and malware, can be disruptive. For this reason, many individuals and companies install safety features in computer devices and software systems.
Vanta is thrilled to announce an enhanced Access Reviews solution. Thousands of customers already use Vanta’s existing access reporting to help demonstrate compliance during audits, reduce risk, and build a strong compliance and security posture. But now it’s leveled-up in a big way. The enhanced Access Reviews solution is currently in beta and available for purchase.
A SOC 2 readiness assessment is a final look at your organization’s documents, policies, processes, and vulnerabilities before your formal audit takes place. This is a crucial phase of SOC 2 compliance because your auditor will be using these materials in depth to assess your control environment. A SOC 2 readiness assessment provides answers to questions such as: Before we dive deeper into readiness assessments, here’s a quick primer on SOC 2 audits.
