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Amjad Masad of Replit: 10xing in a Year and Building the Future of Code | Frameworks for Growth

In this episode of Frameworks for Growth, Vanta Founder and CEO Christina Cacioppo talks with Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO of Replit, about how persistent ideas evolve into breakout products and how founders can stay scrappy while scaling. Amjad breaks down how Replit handled early competition, carved out space as one of the first AI-native dev platforms, and sustained momentum in a crowded, fast-moving market.

ISO 9001 meets information security: integrating quality and security management

We’ve watched it happen more than once: A company nails its ISO 9001 audit, celebrating streamlined processes, detailed documentation, and measurable quality goals. Then, a quarter later, they’re scrambling to respond to a phishing incident that exposed customer data – because security lived in a separate silo, untouched by all that operational rigor. At TrustCloud, we’ve seen that organizations that treat quality and security as separate tracks are missing a massive opportunity.

FedRAMP Pen Test Scope vs. Rules of Engagement Explained

FedRAMP has strict requirements for the security of the companies looking to earn their certification. Among the many requirements you need to navigate are tests from your C3PAO, simulating malicious actors and common threat vectors. In order to understand what you need to do to pass, it’s worth going over what penetration testing is, what red teaming is, what the scope of FedRAMP pen testing includes, and what the rules of engagement encompass.

What Every CISO Needs to Know About HIPAA and Online Tracking Technologies in 2025

In 2025, HIPAA enforcement has expanded beyond internal systems and EHRs to include what happens in users’ browsers. That means even seemingly harmless scripts — like ad pixels or analytics tags — can expose protected health information (PHI).

Ransomware Strikes! What to Do in the First 60 Minutes: Understanding the Threat (Part 1)

Are you prepared for a ransomware attack? In this crucial first part of our "Ransomware Strikes! What to Do in the First 60 Minutes" series, we pull back the curtain on one of the most terrifying cyber threats facing businesses today. Join VISTA InfoSec, an officially empaneled organization with CREST, PCI Council, CSRO SG, SWIFT, and CERT-IN, as we dive deep into the reality of ransomware in 2024. We'll reveal staggering statistics, including the average cost of an attack ($5.13 million!) and the heartbreaking truth about small businesses.

CMMC 2.0-The Final Countdown Begins

The Digital era brings both speed and risk; while digitalization is making the process faster, the risk of hackers and data threats is increasing on the other hand. This is where Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) steps in as a digital super hero, Introduced by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 CMMC acts as a safeguard to protect the government’s digital secrets from cyber threats.

Modernising the Grant Process: Time-Saving Tools for a Stress-Free Experience

If you've ever worked on a grant program, you know what I'm talking about. The stacks of documents, the maze of spreadsheets, the endless email tag, and the specter of a compliance audit hanging over your head. For decades, this administrative drudgery has been tolerated as an evil necessary for securing funding. But what if it doesn't have to be this way? The inefficiency and stress of old-school grant management are not only frustrating; they actually take resources away from your organisation's central cause.

GDPR vs CCPA: The Differences You Need to Know

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are two essential and well-known regulations designed to protect user data. However, despite the similarities, there are major differences between them. To help you gain more clarity on GDPR vs CCPA, we will explain the similarities and differences, so you can understand more about how both can help you manage your data. Table of contents.