HIPAA, an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is one of the most important federal regulatory frameworks for healthcare organizations. It’s an elaborate law that imposes many stringent requirements for patient privacy and data security on governed organizations. Complying with HIPAA demands having a strict internal system to address its often complex and ambiguous requirements.

The Cyber Essentials assurance scheme is one of the best accreditations you can obtain for improving your organization's cybersecurity posture and reducing the risk of cyberattacks. It offers a robust set of controls you can implement to fortify the security of your data, systems, and other IT assets and build greater trust with your stakeholders.

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If you wish to fortify your organization’s cybersecurity posture, obtaining a Cyber Essentials certification is a good idea. It enables IT managers to be more aware of the cybersecurity risks in their environment and take actionable steps to mitigate them. Before you pursue it, though, you should decide between two certification levels: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. ‍ While both are cybersecurity assurance schemes, Cyber Essentials Plus offers a greater level of assurance.

Most organizations today are heavily reliant on technology, regardless of the product or service they provide. This expands their data exposure points and potential attack surface, which is why there is a significant need to monitor the risks and vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity landscape. ‍ Cyber Essentials certification is a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy involving vigilance over various scattered technologies, policies, and controls.

Whether it's expanding to new regions or selling to larger customers with higher expectations, establishing an effective security and compliance program is a necessary step for growing startups. For many, the first step to unlocking growth is getting a SOC 2 report, which can be a complicated process. Many startups struggle to achieve compliance due to unclear requirements and an overwhelming amount of tools to choose from—making it hard to know which solution can get them compliant, fast. ‍

Vanta has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency status. This designation recognizes that Vanta excels at providing deep AWS technical expertise and integrations that help customers achieve their cloud security and compliance goals. ‍ Over half of Vanta’s 8,000+ customers leverage AWS. Achieving the AWS Security Competency reinforces our continual commitment to delivering deeply automated, integrated product experiences.

In today's complex business landscape, effective executive reporting is not just about sharing information; it's about using the insights to take action and demonstrating the value of your compliance and security efforts. This blog outlines five essential practices to help you refine your reporting skills and ensure your insights resonate with key stakeholders and support informed decision-making. ‍

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