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- Category: Auditing Standards
- Category: Company News
- Category: Compliance
- IRS-1075 Compliance Tips for Your Organization
- Do You Do Business in Nevada? Here’s What You Need to Know About Security
- Understanding MARS-E Compliance: Health Insurance Exchanges Security
- Is Joint Commission Accreditation Right for your Healthcare Brand?
- SSAE 18 Audits Allow Customers to Trust a Payroll Company’s Services
- How Do Internal Audits Work?
- The Five Types of Testing Methods Used During Audit Procedures
- Auditing Exceptions and How They Might Impact Your SOC Reports
- Three Effective Ways to Prove HIPAA Compliance
- Which Matters More: HIPAA or State Law?
- Achieve & Maintain Peak GDPR Compliance with These 5 Technology Solutions
- A Practical Approach to Asset Inventory for ISO 27001
- Implementing NIST Cyber Security Framework Using ISO 27001 Is an Organic Process
- PCI DSS Version 3.2.1: What Do You Need to Know About the January 1, 2019 Update?
- What You Need to Know about ISO 27001 Changes Between 2013 and 2017
- The 4 Most Common Compliance Risks and How to Avoid Them
- ISO 27001 vs ISO 27002: Which Standard Is Best for Your Organization?
- Four Good Reasons to Get ISO 27001 Certified
- Becoming ISO 27001 Certified: What Do Organizations Need to Do?
- 11 Common Questions About SOC 2 Auditing and Reporting
- Establish an Effective Internal Control Environment That Reflects Your Organization’s Values
- Top 4 Most Trusted, HIPAA-Compliant Cloud Storage Services [Updated for 2018]
- The Continuing Expansion of the Insurance Compliance Officer Role
- The NERC CIP Standards: An Overview to Foster Compliance
- SOC 2 Audits: What They Are and How to Stay Compliant, Part 1 of 2
- PCI Compliance vs. PCI Certification
- Does HIPAA Certification Guarantee HIPAA Compliance?
- HIPAA Compliance & Cell Phones: Staying Compliant While Staying Connected
- Privacy vs. Confidentiality in a SOC 2: Do You Know the Differences?
- 5 Myths and Misconceptions about PCI Compliance
- A Guide to Keeping Phone Orders PCI Compliant
- 4 Ways to Use PCI DSS to Achieve GDPR Compliance
- PCI DSS Compliance vs. HIPAA Compliance: Key Similarities and Differences You Should Know
- How to Best Communicate Your Security and Compliance Requirements to Potential Business Clients & Partners
- The Evolving Role of SOC Reports: Anticipating the Development of SOC for Vendor Supply Chains
- 3 Key Steps for Creating a Unified Control Framework to Simplify Compliance
- Compliance and Security Naturally Work Together in Harmony for Your Business
- Do the Two Key Modifications to HITRUST CSF v9.1 Affect Your Business?
- A Detailed Overview of Optimal SOX Compliance for Your Organization
- Why Small Business Security Matters for Your Large Corporation
- How to Prepare for and Ace Your Upcoming PCI Audit
- Ethics Versus Compliance: Drawing a Distinction Between These Two Professions
- Optimize Your Organization’s Information Security Management System
- 2017 CPA Exam: Changes to Skill and Content Specifications
- Fine Tune Your Compliance By Better Understanding Model Audit Rule Requirements
- Implement a Few Simple Tips To Ensure Solid Year End Compliance
- How Can The COSO Framework Improve Your Organization’s Internal Controls
- Are You Confident That Your Organization Is FISMA Compliant?
- What Upcoming Regulatory Challenges May Your Organization Face?
- Are You Still Compliant with TSP Section 100?
- Identifying Common Compliance Misconceptions
- Prevent Internal Fraud With Awareness and a Solid Strategy
- Compliance Issues That Your Insurance Company Should Know
- Is Your Web Developer or Hosting Company Liable if Your Website is Not PCI Compliant?
- Cloud Service Provider Compliance and Its Importance to Your Business
- SOC 2 vs. ISO 27001 & 27002: Which is Right for your Company?
- COSO’s 2013 Framework- A New Standard for Internal Control
- Category: Agreed Upon Procedures
- Category: California Consumer Privacy Act
- Category: FISMA
- Category: GDPR
- Category: GLBA
- Category: HIPAA/HITECH
- What Do We Mean by “Protected Health Information”?
- Common HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them
- HIPAA and PCI Compliance: The Overlap and Distinctions
- 7 Essential Questions to Ask Your HIPAA Hosting Provider
- What Your CISO Needs to Know About HIPAA
- HIPAA vs. HITRUST: Which One Will Best Protect Your Organization’s Healthcare Data?
- Tracking Compliance Through Phase 2 HIPAA Audit Programs
- Your HIPAA Compliance Checklist
- The HITRUST and SOC 2 Alignment Improves Efficiency
- Finding Your Way in the New World of HIPAA/HITECH
- Category: HITRUST
- Factors to Determine the Scope of HITRUST Engagement for Certification
- HITRUST CSF Further Expands with the V9.2 Update
- How to Streamline Your SOC Audit: Use HITRUST CSF™ Built-In Control Categories
- What HITRUST Version 8 Means for Your Business
- Benefits of Having a CPA Firm Perform your HITRUST CSF Assessment
- Prepare for Your Organization’s Upcoming HITRUST Assessment With Confidence
- All the Basics of HITRUST CSF Requirements to Protect Data and Stay Compliant
- I.S. Partners, LLC Obtains Approval as HITRUST CSF Assessor
- What is the HITRUST CSF and How Can It Help Prevent Healthcare Data Breaches?
- Category: ISO
- Category: MAR/SOX
- Category: NERC
- Category: PCI-DSS
- PCI Non Compliance Fines & Consequences
- PCI-DSS: Self-assessment Questionnaire
- Do You Know Your PCI Compliance Level?
- How to Draft Policy & Procedure Documentation: PCI DSS Requirement 12
- An Important Question in Online Payments: Is PayPal PCI DSS Compliant?
- 5 Ways to Reduce Your PCI Scope to Streamline Efforts and Costs
- Experts Tips on How to Select a PCI-Compliant Service Provider
- Facts and Misconceptions About PCI-DSS and PCI-DSS v3.2
- The PCI DSS v3.2 Update and Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know
- Get Ready for the PCI DSS Version 3.2 Self-Assessment Questionnaires
- Prepare for the 2018 PCI DSS 3.2 Changes: A Compliance Resource
- The Latest Network Segmentation Guidance and How It Might Affect Your PCI DSS Scope
- PCI Security Standards Council Releases Best Practices for Securing E-Commerce
- Getting Your Organization in Line with PCI V3.2 Updates
- The Web Developers Guide to PCI DSS Compliance
- Top 4 PCI Audit Tips for Collection Companies
- Is Your Server PCI Compliant?
- The Newest PCI SSC Updates
- I.S. Partners, LLC Certified as a Qualified Security Assessor to Perform PCI-DSS
- Category: Disaster Recovery
- Everything You Need for Your Next Disaster Recovery Audit
- Who Is an Internal Auditor and How Is the Role Crucial to Disaster Recovery?
- Determine How Often You Need to Review and Update Your Disaster Recovery Plan
- What a Business Continuity Plan Is and Why You Need One Right Away
- How to Reduce Risk When Working with Healthcare Business Associates
- Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses
- Category: Enterprise Risk Management
- 6 Ways to Jump-start Your Third-Party Risk Management Program
- Keep Tabs on the Future of Financial Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management [Part III]: 5 Examples of Positive Risk
- Enterprise Risk Management [Part II]: What is a Risk Assessment Matrix?
- Enterprise Risk Management [Part I]: A Primer on the Basics of Third-Party Risk Management
- Internal Auditor’s Expanding Role in Enterprise Risk Management
- Category: Third-Party Risk Management
- Category: Internal Audit
- How Often Are Internal Audits Needed for Your Organization
- Top 5 Benefits of an Internal Audit for Your Company
- How to Choose an Internal Auditor
- Outsourced and Co-sourced Internal Audits: Which One Is Right for Your Organization?
- Why Organizational Readiness Assessments are Important
- Gap Analysis vs. Internal Audit: Which Evaluation Process Do You Need?
- Differences Between Risk Assessment vs. Internal Audit
- Learn More About Your Internal Auditor and 5 Things They Need for an Internal Audit
- Learn What Attestation, Assurance and Auditing Means in the CPA Industry
- Learn the ABCs of CISA
- Top Benefits Associated with Internal Audit Co-Sourcing
- Benefits of Using a Third Party Service for Medical Claims Audits
- Internal Control Audit of A Cloud Infrastructure
- Internal Audit: The Benefits of Inviting Outside Eyes In
- Category: Security
- Prepare for the Increasingly Expanding Responsibilities of the Chief Risk Officer
- The Most In-Demand Certifications for IT Professionals
- Category: Cybersecurity
- 12 Commonly Asked Questions About CIS Controls
- Privacy, Cybersecurity & ISO 27001: How Are They Related?
- The Top 4 Cybersecurity Attacks Your Business Could Face
- The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: An Introduction to the 5 Functions
- The NIST CSF Update: Everything You Need to Know to Get Up to Speed
- Learn the Key Differences Between Vulnerability Scans and Penetration Tests
- Changes are on the Horizon for Your Encryption Protocols: Are You Ready?
- Would My Organization Benefit from the Utilization of a Third-Party Managed Security Service Provider?
- A Closer Look at SOC for Cybersecurity for a Better Understanding
- Explaining the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Brushing Up Your Cybersecurity in 2018: How the Landscape Has Changed
- The Top 5 Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Financial Service Institutions
- Security Surprise: Enforcing Regular Password Changes Puts Your Organization at Risk
- Outsourcing IT Security vs. Hiring an In-House Specialist
- A Cybersecurity Checklist that will Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
- Criteria to Help You Choose Between SOC 2 and SOC Cybersecurity Assessments
- Reap the Benefits of SOC for Cybersecurity Assessment for Your Organization
- Category: Data Mining
- Category: Data Security
- The Massachusetts Data Protection Act: Tightening Up Individual State Data Privacy Laws
- What Is the FTC Red Flags Rule and Who Must Comply?
- Try These 5 Steps to Complete a More In-Depth Threat Assessment
- What is the CLOUD Act and Can It Impact Your Business?
- The Top 5 Factors to Consider When Using Big Data Technology
- 6 Tips to Segment a Network to Better Protect Your System
- Choose the Right Penetration Testing: Black Box vs. White Box
- Need-to-Know Details About Virtual CISOs
- 5 Key Steps to Developing a Solid Data Retention Policy
- What Does a GDPR Data Protection Officer Do: Do You Need One?
- How to Create An 8-Point Office IT Security Checklist
- The Top 5 Workplace Privacy Myths That Employees Must Stop Believing
- Keep Your Data Safe with the Right Audit for Your Cloud Service Provider
- Why Healthcare Security Is A Must
- The Future of Cybersecurity Regulations: March 1, 2017 New York DFS Changes
- The WannaCry Ransomware String of Attacks: What Is the Story?
- A Solid ERM Strategy Can Help Your Organization Achieve Effective Risk Management Control
- The Top 5 Data Breaches of 2016
- Vigilance Is the Key to Keeping Your Data Secure in 2017
- As the Mobile World Continues to Grow, So Should Your Data Security Efforts
- Keeping Your Higher Learning Institution’s Network Secure
- Personally Identifiable Information: What You Should Know and Do About Protecting It
- Data Security for Your Mobile Device
- Category: Network Security
- CSA Cloud Controls Matrix: Why It Is Important When Working With The Cloud
- 6 Questions to Consider Before Launching Your Next Penetration Test
- Build a Comprehensive Network Security Checklist for Your Organization
- Guard Your Company’s Computing System from Ransomware
- What are Webtrust and Systrust?
- COBIT & Val IT – How These Frameworks Help Your Business
- How Often Should You Have Your Database Updated?
- 5 Most Common Vulnerabilities in Your Organization’s Computing System
- Safeguard Company Data: 7 Vital Tips to Increase Password Protection
- Penetration Testing for Web Applications
- The 5 Top Data Breaches of 2015
- How to Respond to a Data Breach
- Preparing for Cybersecurity in 2016
- New Year’s Resolutions for Better Data Security in 2016
- Are USB Drives Undermining Your Network Security?
- Penetration Tests and Vulnerability Assessments: Two Different Methods of Fortifying Your Network
- Category: NIST Assessments
- Category: SOC Reports
- An Overview of Complementary User Entity Controls
- Who Is Certified to Complete a SOC Audit?
- Try These Tips to Improve Your Reading and Understanding of SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports
- Category: SOC 1
- A Checklist to Find the Right SOC 1 Audit Provider
- How To Prepare for a SOC Audit
- 9 Steps to Prepare for a Smooth and Effective SOC 1 Audit
- Tips for Reading and Interpreting a SOC Report with Confidence
- SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reports – Do You Know The Difference?
- 5 Reasons Data Centers Need a SOC 1 Audit Report
- Prepare A Complete and Effective Written Assertion for Your Upcoming SOC 1 Audit
- How to Write a Strong System Description for SOC 1
- The Best SOC 1 Reporting Approach for Subservice Organizations and Vendors
- How to Reduce Your E&O Insurance Premium with a SOC Audit
- Understand the Difference Between SOC 1 Type 1 & 2 Reports
- Category: SOC 2
- A No-Nonsense Guide to SOC 2 Data Classification
- SOC 2 Readiness Testing Is an Invaluable Tool for Service Organizations
- What Do SOC 2 Reports Mean to Managed Service Providers?
- 4 Important Areas of Security Practice Critical to SOC 2 Compliance for Your Organization
- SOC 2 Audits: What They Are and How to Stay Compliant, Part 2 of 2
- Getting Up to Speed with Trust Services Criteria Updates and Additions
- Simple Ways to Determine When to Include Processing Integrity into Your SOC 2 Audit
- 3 Need-To-Know Details About the SOC 2 Audit and AT Section 101
- Category: SOC 3
FAQs
- What is SAS-70?
- Is SSAE-18 a certification?
- What is the difference between SSAE-18 and SAS-70?
- How long does it take to complete an SSAE-18 audit?
- How much does an SSAE-18 audit cost?
- Why is I.S. Partners qualified to perform SOC audits?
- What is the difference between a Type I audit and a Type II audit?
- To whom does PCI apply?
- What does the PCI DSS require?
- What must penetration testing include?
- Why Should You Choose the HITRUST CSF Over Other Available Frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)?
- How Often Do I Need to Get a Report?
- How Can My Organization Utilize the HITRUST CSF Framework for a SOC 2 Report?
- What are the Two Different Types of HITRUST CSF Assessments that HITRUST Offers?
- Who is HITRUST
- What is the advantage of getting HITRUST CSF certified?
- Is the HITRUST CSF similar to SOC report requirements?
- What is the HITRUST CSF Certification process like?
- What’s the difference between HITRUST CSF and HIPAA?
- What is PCI-DSS?
- Are there compliance levels for PCI-DSS?
- Are there penalties for PCI non-compliance?
- What is PCI-DSS v3.2?
- What is the Prioritized Approach in PCI DSS?
- What are the PCI-DSS v3.2 standards?
- Is PCI-DSS Voluntary?
- Does PCI-DSS only apply to businesses that store credit card information?
- Can my business can stay PCI-DSS compliant if I use a single vendor and product, or if I outsource the card processing tasks?
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