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Cybersecurity compliance can feel like navigating a maze of security policies and requirements. For example, let’s take the security requirements outlined in NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) 800-171. NIST 800-171 compliance requirements include over 110 cybersecurity policies across 14 categories. There are over 102,891 words in the document describing the NIST 800-171 assessment. Most business owners or leaders do not want to spend hours combing through these esoteric documents and working “in” their businesses. Your time can be measured in $1000s per hour. This is where we come in. We have worked with several businesses to get them compliant with various cybersecurity requirements. Below are the most common ones: • NIST 800-171 • SOC 2 • WISP (Written Information Security Policy) • SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules The cybersecurity policies required for compliance are crafted in a way that they build multiple layers of moats around your business. Rarely we don’t find gaps or cracks in the moats when we conduct an assessment. Once we identify vulnerabilities, my team gets to work and puts together a project plan to close gaps in compliance. The secret sauce is knowing which tools and security agents to implement, ensuring your security posture is continuously monitored and maintained. If you need a trusted partner who can take the burden of cybersecurity compliance off your shoulders, reach out.

Screening Your Supply Chain: How Far Will You Go For Cybersecurity?

How does your company handle supply chain cybersecurity?

What are crucial types of cybersecurity controls for enterprises? First, it’s important to note that all cybersecurity controls revolve around four essentials: People, technology, processes, and strategy. This means you must: 1. Have the right people on your security team  2. Empower them with the right technology  3. Institute the right security processes, and  4. Have a strategy that tracks the right security metrics. Across the four essentials outlined above, all control types can be categorized under the core pillars of cybersecurity: - Governance and compliance - Cyber threat remediation - Vendor risk management Governance and compliance controls Continuously meeting all industry and government regulations is now a prerequisite for gaining customers’ and investors’ trust. To this end, having the required governance and compliance controls does two crucial things for your enterprise organization: ✅ They help you achieve compliance for highly-sought standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and others.  ✅ They also help your company continuously improve those controls to remain compliant as new changes emerge. Cyber threats’ remediation controls One of the ways cybercriminals exploit companies is through loopholes and vulnerabilities in their network and IT assets. To stay one step ahead, enterprise security teams must: ✅ Continuously scan their network and cloud assets for threats. ✅ Implement controls for detecting and remediating them. Vendor Risk Management Controls Third-party vendors, while crucial to all enterprises’ operations, introduce lots of cybersecurity risks. This necessitates having vendor risk management controls for identifying, managing, and mitigating vendor risks. Specifically, you must analyze, assess, and monitor 3rd parties’ security postures in real-time. Your team can achieve this with a platform that automatically assesses evidence of security controls defined by your company. Such a platform should also be intelligent enough to flag vendors who fail verification for immediate remediation. To expand these three categories… We wrote an article that: ✅ Evaluated types of enterprise cybersecurity controls ✅ Went through how to implement and monitor them. Specifically, the article shows how to automate the implementation and continuous monitoring of critical controls from one place. #CyberSecurityControls #CISOs #security #cybersecurity #vendorriskmanagement

In recent years, the supply chain has emerged as a weak spot for cybercriminals seeking to infiltrate and exploit unsuspecting organizations. At the heart of the supply chain's vulnerability lies the reliance on shared systems and interconnected workflows. The risks aren't hypothetical: once inside the main organization's systems, attackers can wreak havoc by stealing sensitive data, disrupting critical operations, and causing immense financial and reputational damage. It's a very real and growing threat that organizations worldwide need to be taking seriously. Is cybersecurity procurement's job, though? While information security plays a critical role, we can't simply delegate this task to the IT team. Procurement has a unique and indispensable part to play in managing third-party vendor risks. We're in the best position to incorporate robust security requirements into the sourcing process and hold suppliers accountable 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02NsR3x0 #procurement #supplychain #cybersecurity

🔒 Is your supply chain protected against cyberattacks? Recent breaches, like SolarWinds, show how hackers target less secure suppliers. Discover how integrating cybersecurity strategies, such as using a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, can safeguard your operations. Stay proactive in managing supplier security to defend against evolving threats. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Yz5Du7 #Cybersecurity #SupplyChain #RiskManagement #SupplyChainSecurity

Gartner put forth a good framework for tracking the effectiveness of a cybersecurity program: 💡C - Consistent: Do your controls work the same way over time across the organization? 💡A - Adequate: Do you have satisfactory controls in line with business need? 💡R - Reasonable: Do you have appropriate, fair and moderate controls? 💡E - Effective: Are your controls successful in producing the desired or intended outcomes? Explore the framework and strength-test your own program. https://lnkd.in/gKsCFbKy

🔒 Elevate Your Business: Balancing Security & Compliance 🔒 In today's digital landscape, the twin pillars of security and compliance are non-negotiable for a thriving enterprise. Ensuring a robust security infrastructure isn't just about safeguarding your organization's data; it's about fostering trust with your clients and partners. Investing in a comprehensive security strategy not only shields your assets but also positions your brand as a reliable custodian of sensitive information. 🚀 #Security #Compliance #CyberSecurity #BusinessResilience #DataProtection Jamf

Cybersecurity compliance plays a crucial role in safeguarding data and ensuring seamless business operations. Beyond regulatory requirements, organizations are increasingly embracing frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency. A robust compliance culture, driven by proactive leadership and ongoing employee training, is essential for staying proactive against evolving threats. #Cybersecurity #Compliance #DataProtection #BusinessSecurity #CyberThreats

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? Today, organisations no longer operate in isolation. Every business is part of a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – all 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 and sharing sensitive data. Supply chain cybersecurity is about securing these relationships, ensuring that the information shared is protected at every step, no matter how far it travels. 𝗔 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗳𝘁, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀. Recent high-profile attacks have shown that cybercriminals often target suppliers with weaker security to gain access to larger, more secure companies. That's why 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 – it’s essential for protecting your business, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring compliance with regulations. By securing your supply chain, you are safeguarding your organisation's future. Want to learn more? Read our full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebFB9_AS #Cybersecurity #SupplyChainRisk #DigitalSafety #DataProtection #RiskManagement #CyberThreats #BusinessSecurity #SecurityAwareness #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #tprm