Industry security standards, including PCI compliance requirements, are becoming stricter every year as security breaches at large corporations drive the need for tighter controls and audit processes. Platforms have grown in power and reliability, attracting more solutions that have expanded access to internal and external business data and networks. Old practices such as security [...]
While your company may have taken the necessary steps to prevent a data breach, is it equally prepared for an incident response should a breach actually occur? Do you have a documented plan and dedicated resources to investigate, gauge your exposure and complete notification requirements? The PCI DSS Requirement 12.10 of the PCI Security [...]
Compliance audits evaluate the thoroughness of compliance evidences, security policies, user access controls and risk management procedures. After spending the entire year preparing for the next audit, it’s now time for the auditors to review all the gathered evidences and documentation. The audit process could take up to several weeks or several months to [...]
Preparing for a PCI compliance audit is a tedious process, but it doesn’t have to be complicated and stressful. The key is to develop processes and procedures that make it easy to gather all required documentation well before the auditor’s visit. After working in a variety of industries that adhere to many regulations – [...]
What’s the No. 1 cause of errors when preparing for an audit? Procrastination. Rushing to complete an assignment often leads to panic. And when people panic, they tend to miss something important. For an event as significant as an audit, accidentally omitting critical information can be a very costly mistake, resulting in hefty fines [...]
