Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Every business that processes credit card transactions knows that security is important. But, when asked whether they actively test their systems for PCI DSS compliance, many often assume their payment processor has it covered. This assumption could later turn out to be costly. PCI DSS compliance doesn’t mean you outsource your payment processing to a secure provider but actually protect every endpoint where cardholder data is stored and processed.

If you ask a security team if they run pentests on their web applications or APIs, the answer is always a strong “Yes”. But if you ask if they pentested their Umbraco setup, you will get a more hesitant, “I thought Umbraco is secure by default”. Umbraco is a powerful CMS, but assuming it is secure by default is a mistake.

In today’s interconnected business environment, organizations increasingly rely on third-party vendors to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. For instance, consider a mid-sized retail company that partnered with a logistics provider to streamline its supply chain, resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery times. However, this dependence introduces significant risks, including data breaches, regulatory non-compliance, and operational disruptions.

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties—it’s about protecting your business and building customer trust. Whether your organization must follow frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR, ensuring full cybersecurity compliance can give you a powerful competitive edge. At Cybriant, we make that process simple, streamlined, and effective.

GxP compliance supports the medical and pharmaceutical industries. “Good” x “Practices” covers several scenarios, where x represents manufacturing, distribution, laboratory, clinical, or document scenarios. There’s also cGxP, where c represents “current”, which is about as good as saying “new”. How long is “new”, and when does “new” become “legacy”?

Navigating an audit can be complex and time-consuming, but the right preparation and approach can make the process much smoother. Whether you're working toward SOC 2, ISO 27001, or another framework, knowing when to engage auditors, how to provide access, and what to focus on during the audit will set you up for success. ‍ In this guide, we’ll walk through best practices for working with auditors—from initial engagement to ongoing audit management and post-audit steps. ‍

A strong email security posture is as much about culture as it is about technology. In the 2022-23 financial year, 78% of Australian businesses offered annual cybersecurity training to their entire workforce; however, only 39% of these businesses provided specialized training for privileged users who are authorized to perform security-relevant functions that ordinary users are not.

If you’re part of the defense industrial base and you’re seeking CMMC certification, there’s a very good chance you’re aiming for Level 2. Level 1 is mostly meant for businesses with a focus on federal contract information but not CUI, while Level 3 is meant for businesses handling the most sensitive kinds of CUI; since most businesses fall somewhere in the middle, Level 2 is the most common.

In the final entry of this blog series, we will discuss the challenges of managing assets and risks across multiple data systems. Then, we will discuss how Asset and Risk Intelligence integrates with multiple platforms to provide centralized visibility. From there, we will summarize the content of this blog post and go into a step by step guided demo. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the first, second, and third entries in this series for more deep dives into Splunk ARI and its features.