The HIPAA Security Rule requirements are vast. To help you prioritize your security, we’ve put together the ten mistakes that organizations make when it comes to HIPAA security compliance.
What is it like working with SecurityMetrics? SecurityMetrics’ central objective is to help companies secure their data, not just meet compliance standards. We love working with organizations who have that same vision for security.
For many small business owners, cybersecurity budgets can be very limited. Finding a cybersecurity program can help you get the most value for your money.
This blog discusses how the SecurityMetrics HIPAA Portal can help with your HIPAA requirements.
This blog discusses ransomware trends and what to do about ransomware.
Here are the top 5 PCI questions we get from franchisers and franchisees about PCI compliance.
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Merchants using the SAQ C to validate their PCI DSS compliance should be aware of changes that were introduced into this questionnaire during the publication of the SAQ C version 4.0.
Merchants who do not qualify to assess their PCI DSS compliance using any of the simpler self-assessment questionnaires are required to use the SAQ D to validate their compliance.
External vulnerability scanning is a security practice that involves scanning and assessing the external-facing network infrastructure, systems, and applications of an organization for potential vulnerabilities.
If you've experienced a data breach, you will probably need a forensic investigation to determine the cause of the breach. Here are some forensic faqs to help you understand the process of a forensic investigation.
A PCI program is a system that acquirers use to keep track of their merchants PCI compliance, and for merchants to receive the training and tools they need to achieve PCI compliance and remain PCI compliant.
PCI DSS 4.0 SAQ Questionnaires Q&A: While future-dated requirements are not mandatory until March 31, 2025, it's recommended to implement them early for enhanced security.
PCI 4.0 summary of changes including new requirements that have been added to the standard.
Creating an incident response plan can seem overwhelming. To simplify the process, develop your incident response plan in smaller, more manageable procedures.
How to test your incident response plan and conduct tabletop exercises.
Scoping is determining what systems are covered or need to be assessed or included as part of your PCI compliance.
It’s critical that you configure the log monitoring solution correctly so that the appropriate directories, files, security controls, and events are being monitored.
If your organization is required to be PCI compliant, don’t procrastinate beginning the penetration test process.
a risk assessment can be the most important part of your overall security and compliance program, since it helps you identify systems, third parties, business processes, and people that are in scope for PCI compliance.
Once you know what systems you need to protect, put controls in place that can log and restrict access to them.
Requirement 8 is all about using unique ID credentials.
PCI DSS requires anti-malware software to be installed on all systems that are commonly affected by malware (e.g., Windows).
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