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With the shifting economic landscapes and unforeseen disruptions, global supply chains are being tested like never before. Businesses across various industries are recognizing that robust risk management isn’t just an operational requirement; it’s a strategic imperative. From sudden geopolitical changes to natural disasters and digital threats, the challenges facing supply chains demand proactive measures and flexible strategies.

This past month, the Vanta team launched new features to help you: ‍

At a time when businesses around the globe are rethinking their long-term impact, integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into core operations represents more than just a trend; it is a fundamental transformation. As organizations increasingly realize that sustainable compliance is not a burden but an opportunity, companies that embrace these practices could be at the forefront of innovation while building trust and resilience among stakeholders.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 18) have transformed how businesses must handle personal data. With fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover for non-compliance, organisations cannot afford to take data protection lightly. The law‑firm DLA Piper reports that by January 2025 the total fines across Europe since GDPR came into force stood at €5.88 billion.

As organizations integrate AI into their everyday systems and operations, the scrutiny on the risks it introduces is higher than ever. According to Vanta’s State of Trust Report 2024, more than half of organizations express concerns over security risks compounded by AI. ‍ The growing unease highlights a new business expectation: you must be able to prove your organization is using AI securely and responsibly.

The Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) within the FBI manages Criminal Justice Information (CJI). Considering the highly sensitive nature of law enforcement data, you have to implement federal security standards to safeguard CJI against increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. ‍ The CJIS Security Policy was introduced in 1992 as a framework to protect CJI through both strategic and tactical measures.

Modern checkout pages have evolved from static forms into dynamic ecosystems where dozens of third-party scripts run alongside first-party code. This complexity expands the attack surface and challenges traditional defenses designed for fixed perimeters. PCI DSS 6.4.3 was introduced to address that shift, emphasizing continuous oversight of browser-executed scripts and the integrity of client-side behavior.