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AI cybersecurity benefits are real, but not automatic
Smart tech promises security and other benefits, but they don't come automatically. Learn how these tools work and where they can work best in your organization. Continue Reading
AI security tech is making waves in incident response
Experts weigh in on the latest smart cybersecurity tools -- how they work, the implications for your IT security team and whether the investment is worth the expense. Continue Reading
CCPA compliance begins with data inventory assessment
In this SearchCIO Q&A, multiple experts sound off on major questions businesses have about CCPA compliance ahead of its January 2020 enforcement date. Continue Reading
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compliance audit
A compliance audit is a comprehensive review of an organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines. Continue Reading
regulatory compliance
Regulatory compliance is an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes. Continue Reading
Whistleblower Protection Act
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is a law that protects federal government employees in the United States from retaliatory action for voluntarily disclosing information about dishonest or illegal activities occurring in a government ...Continue Reading
Identify gaps in cybersecurity processes to reduce organizational risk
Organizational risk is a given at modern companies. But as threats persist, identifying preventable cybersecurity gaps presents an opportunity to strengthen enterprise defenses.Continue Reading
smart contract
A smart contract, also known as a cryptocontract, is a computer program that directly controls the transfer of digital currencies or assets between parties under certain conditions.Continue Reading
Key elements of an effective incident response playbook
In this book excerpt, cybersecurity expert and author Bryce Austin highlights the importance of creating an effective incident response plan and delineates its key elements.Continue Reading
Gearing up to meet GDPR compliance requirements
In this webcast, attorney Nicholas Merker discusses the necessary steps companies should be taking to meet the EU's looming GDPR compliance requirements.Continue Reading
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risk map (risk heat map)
A risk map, also known as a risk heat map, is a data visualization tool for communicating specific risks an organization faces. A risk map helps companies identify and prioritize the risks associated with their business.Continue Reading
FAQ: How is the Privacy Shield Framework being enforced?
The FTC has issued its first enforcement actions for companies found in violation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework, but are the rules doing enough to protect consumer data?Continue Reading
GDPR rules putting a spotlight on consumer data privacy
Nick Merker, a partner at Ice Miller law firm, discusses how GDPR rules are influencing data privacy efforts and offers tips about how U.S. companies can remain GDPR compliant.Continue Reading
internal audit (IA)
An internal audit (IA) is an organizational initiative to monitor and analyze its own business operations in order to determine how well it conforms to a set of specific criteria.Continue Reading
FAQ: How does EU GDPR compliance change data protection processes?
In this FAQ, learn how compliance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation requires companies to rethink their data protection policies and processes.Continue Reading