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What is an IT Risk Management Policy? An IT Risk Management Policy is a key part of any Cyber Governance Framework. IT Risk Management is the process of identifying, rating, and mitigating cyber risks to information assets and systems. Risk mitigation involved the development of an Control Framework. Risk Management also involves transferring or formally […]
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYS-DFS) recently updated the model cyber security law (23 NYCRR 500) that requires financial institutions to build, update and validate a robust cyber security program. In this article we discuss key requirements and how organizations can simplify the compliance process. What is the NYS-DFS Cyber Security Law? The […]
One of the key challenges to developing effective information security policies is agreeing on a proper nomenclature. Even before writing the first line of a security policy, many organizations get dragged into lengthy discussions regarding the definitions and nuances of these three key elements: Information security policies, standards and procedures. In this article we will […]
If you are handling sensitive data in your business, sooner or later you will be asked to “validate” your cyber security program. This can happen for several reasons. A large customer or prospect may need to assess the cyber risk of your organization. You may try to purchase Cyber Breach Insurance. Or maybe you are […]
The Information Shield Cyber Certification enables any business to effectively demonstrate cyber security readiness to third parties Information Shield today announced the release of the Information Shield Cyber Certification ™. This new program dramatically simplifies the process of validating cyber security readiness to management and third parties. The certification allows authorized security professionals to validate that an […]
We often speak to businesses struggling to pass a cyber security assessment from one of their key clients. The business has received a huge spreadsheet with 100+ cyber security questions, many of which they have no idea how to answer. If they don’t “pass” the assessment, they may lose the client entirely. Sometimes it is […]
Understand the key requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule as it applies auto-dealerships and see how to effectively build and maintain and written information security program to maintain compliance. What are the NADA cyber security requirements? The National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) proposed a set of cyber security requirements to help protect private customer data […]
NIS2 Directive What is the NIS 2 Directive? The NIS 2 Cyber Directive is move by the EU to set a new standard for cyber security across the member states. The EU Parliament calls it “A high common level of cybersecurity in the EU.” NIS 2 replaces the original Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, […]
What is the NAIC Data Security Model Law? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Data Security Model Law (Model Law) requires insurers and other entities licensed by state insurance departments to develop, implement, and maintain an information security program that contains key cyber security safeguards and management oversight. The NAIC was law adopted in […]