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Defining linchpins: An industry perspective on remediating Sunburst
The concept of linchpin software can be useful in assessing risk and focusing security efforts, but it comes with challenges.
HITRUST explained: One framework to rule them all
HITRUST is a cybersecurity framework that seeks to unify the rules for many other existing regulatory and industry frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and more.
TSA’s pipeline cybersecurity directive is just a first step experts say
The new, hastily announced security directive requires US pipeline companies to appoint a cybersecurity coordinator and report possible breaches within 12 hours.
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CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance
This handy directory provides summaries and links to the full text of each security or privacy law and regulation.
The 7 deadly sins of records retention
Record retention is both a fact of life and a growing headache for organizations burdened by a spiraling number of regulations and legal obligations. Here are worst (and best) practices for securing data and documents.
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FISMA basics: What federal agencies and contractors need to know
FISMA, or the Federal Information Security Management Act, is a U.S. federal law passed in 2002 that seeks to establish guidelines and cybersecurity standards for government tech infrastructure, and in so doing protect government...
Virginia data protection bill signed into law
The state is the second in the nation to enact a consumer data protection law along the lines of the EU's GDPR. Here's what businesses need to know about Virginia's CDPA.
Cyber Diplomacy Act aims to elevate America's global cybersecurity standing
The new bill has bipartisan support to improve the US's ability to prevent and respond to cyberattacks and correct missteps of the Trump administration.
The HITECH Act explained: Definition, compliance, and violations
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act aims to expand the use of electronic health records through incentives to health care providers and consumers. It also tightens rules on providers to...
The most important cybersecurity topics for business executives
Data privacy, current cyberthreats, and cybersecurity culture and training top the list, but are these the right priorities?
COPPA explained: How this law protects children's privacy
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act is a U.S. law that aims to protect the privacy and personally identifying information of children under the age of 13 who use online services.
HIPAA explained: definition, compliance, and violations
HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a law passed in 1996 that imposes stringent privacy and security mandates on health care providers—and most of their IT vendors.
SolarWinds hack is quickly reshaping Congress’s cybersecurity agenda
More cybersecurity funding for states and Capitol, new breach reporting rules, and ransomware-related bills will likely be on the agenda for the 117th Congress.
GLBA explained: What the Graham-Leach-Bailey Act means for privacy and IT security
The Graham-Leach-Bailey Act (GLBA) is a 1999 law that allowed financial services companies to offer both commercial and investment banking, something that had been banned since the Great Depression. It has an infosec reach that goes...
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act explained: Definition, purpose, and provisions
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (sometimes referred to as SOA, Sarbox, or SOX) is a U.S. law passed in 2002 that aimed to protect investors by preventing fraudulent accounting and financial practices at publicly traded companies.
PCI compliance: 4 steps to properly scope a PCI assessment
Although it might sound straightforward, scoping a PCI assessment can be a challenge even for experienced organizations. Experts offer their best advice for avoiding PCI missteps.
PCI DSS explained: Requirements, fines, and steps to compliance
PCI DSS is a cybersecurity standard backed by all the major credit card and payment processing companies that aims to keep credit and debit card numbers safe.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What you need to know to be compliant
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law that allows any California consumer to demand to see all the information a company has saved on them, as well as a full list of all the third parties that data is shared with.
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