Digital Goes Green as Data Centers as Renewable Energy Becomes Scalable
Learn about the impact of GPP and other renewable energy initiatives on data centers.
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When Will CMMC 2.0 Go into Effect?
CMMC 2.0 is currently going through the comment period and is likely to be finalized by the end of May 2023.
Companies Around the World Are Racing to Get ISO 50001 Certification
ISO 50001 helps to reduce negative environmental impacts and improve energy performance. These companies have succeeded in getting certified.
How Do Internal Audits Work?
What is the purpose of an internal audit? How long does it take? What is included in the process? Get answers here.
Outsourcing IT Security vs. Hiring an In-House Specialist
Today’s hiring options are critical. Amid what’s being termed “the great resignation,” many tech and IT employees may be planning an exit. Tech and IT workers commonly contend with chronic burnout, limited career progression, and unrealistic demands from employers. This situation is currently pushing many companies to rethink their IT security strategy. In the past …
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What Non-Profits Need to Know About PCI Compliance
There are no exceptions for non-profits, but there are some helpful PCI compliance resources and steps we recommend.
How the Energy Sector Should Prepare for Cyber-Attacks
Cyber attacks targeting energy facilities and supply chains are increasing in number and severity. What can be done?
GDPR Three Years Later: What Impact Has It Made?
Every affected business leader around the world was thrilled to finally secure full General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance by the May 25, 2018 enforcement deadline. For months—in some cases years—organizations worked diligently to make sure they covered all the bases to protect EU consumers’ data, as well as their own brand reputation and business …
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IT Incident Response Plan: Key Steps to Implement
Nearly all organizations need an incident response plan. Security incidents are inevitable. The time to think about responding to an incident is NOT during the incident. Incidents are stressful, often chaotic (especially when you have no plan). A formally documented, incident response plan helps organizations identify, contain, and remediate security incidents. Key Components of Incident …
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PCI DSS SAQ Types: Which Type Is Right for Your Business?
Choosing the Right PCI-DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire All merchants and service providers who either store, process, or transmit payment card information are required to be Compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS). Compliance aside, protecting your customers’ payment card information is imperative for customer retention and brand protection. But understanding the requirement …
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The NIST CSF Update: Everything You Need to Know to Get Up to Speed
Upon recognition and deeper understanding of massive threat of security fragmentation across the spectrum of the tech world, President Obama signed a cybersecurity executive order—called Executive Order 13636—with the intent of standardizing practices and providing a set of easily accessible best practices. In February 2014, the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) …
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Identifying Common Compliance Misconceptions
Regardless of your company’s industry, there are certain requirements & regulations in place to protect your company, making compliance essential
