What is HECVAT – and how does it matter to your business? If you’re working with higher education, or if the university market is part of your growth strategy, it could matter quite a bit. Here’s what you need to know: What is HECVAT? HECVAT started as the Higher Education
The first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States brought back memories of the 9-11 attacks for many: Sports and flights canceled. Society in a state of shock. Calls to band together and be resilient. Memories of Y2K For me as an IT professional, it also brought
Virus Protection Has a Whole New Meaning Remember when “virus protection” only referred to malware? When we talked about “wiping phones” prior to March of 2020, it was all about erasing data from a lost device. With millions of people around the world working from home and spending endless hours
Managed detection and response (MDR) services can make PCI DSS, SOC and HIPAA compliance much easier. Using a third-party to monitor networked environments for incidents will help business leaders sleep better knowing they have implemented best practices for protecting their computer systems and their clients’ information. These services typically involve
If you do not have a procurement department taking care of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for you, and especially if cloud-based providers are new to you, here are some tips for planning for the RFP process. (Planning is important; remember the carpenters’ creed: “measure twice, cut once.”) Recognize
This blog is the second in a series covering the benefits of Adding a SOC report to your annual PCI audit (or vice versa). Catch up on the first blog here. When considering whether to move forward with the PCI DSS and SOC 2 reporting process, it is important