Critical Cybersecurity Compliance for Law Firms
Review the latest security threats to law firms, main IT compliance regulations, and breach-prevention measures.
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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Tips for Preparing Your Next NIST Risk Assessment
In today’s environment fraught with cybercrime, hackers, and malicious attacks, no organization can be too vigilant. This is why risk management has become a crucial measure in protecting sensitive information. Given the circumstances of 2020, companies operating in every industry have come to rely more and more on cybersecurity frameworks for guidance in managing IT-related …
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Implementing NIST Cyber Security Framework Using ISO 27001 Is an Organic Process
A part of the United States Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) serves as support for a broad variety of information and technology properties, making cybersecurity critical. The organization launched the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) in 2014 to ensure the reliable functioning of the critical infrastructure with the goal of …
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About NIST SP 800-53 | What You Need to Know to Maintain Compliance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, often referred to as NIST SP 800-53, is the guideline set to help contractors and federal agencies meet the regulatory requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). The NIST is part of the US Commerce Department. Of course, government regulatory bodies tend to …
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Are You Confident That Your Organization Is FISMA Compliant?
Learn the Basics About FISMA The Federal Information Securities Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), also known as Title III of the E-Government Act of 2002, specifies that all government agencies, as well as their affiliates such as government contractors, must design, develop, document and implement a security program that accounts for the entire organization’s operations …
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Understanding MARS-E Compliance: Health Insurance Exchanges Security
If your organization is an Affordable Care Act administering entity — or a contractor or subcontractor thereof — you’re required to be in compliance with MARS-E. But what exactly is MARS-E, how does it affect your organization and how can you ensure you stay compliant? What Is MARS-E? In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable …
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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: An Introduction to the 5 Functions
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework gives organizations a five-point structure to improve their cybersecurity posturing. While this is not regulatory, it is widely considered best practice — and as such, it offers organizations powerful ways to take charge of their cybersecurity strategy. By using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, organizations can assess their exposure, evaluate their cybersecurity …
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