Jan 24, 2022Federal Compliance 2022: CMMC 2.0, StateRAMP, FedRAMP & BeyondWith the recent unveiling of CMMC 2.0, the expanded presence of StateRAMP, and new FedRAMP advisory guidelines for external servers, it’s safe to say that 2022 has a lot in store for Federal compliance changes. Tony Bai, A-LIGN’s Federal Practice Lead, and Emily Cummins, Anitian’s Director of Cloud Security, had…Federal6 min readFederal6 min read
Jan 20, 2022HITRUST Assurance Advisory Adds Strategic Scoping FactorsEven though compliance is an on-going process, each individual assessment has its own lifecycle, which begins with a self-assessment of scoping factors. This can be a tedious process to complete for every audit, especially if the same questions get asked more than once, or continue to show up in assessment…Hitrust2 min readHitrust2 min read
Jan 13, 2022The Benefits of ISO 22301 for Business Continuity ManagementDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a solid business continuity management plan was put on full display. Practically overnight, many businesses had to move to a full remote state and stand up new systems, processes, and security measures to ensure business could run “as usual.” But a global pandemic…Iso 22301 Certification4 min readIso 22301 Certification4 min read
Jan 12, 2022How European Companies Can Best Market Compliance ProgramsIs your organisation getting maximum value from its compliance program? Each compliance report or certification you possess is more than just a document — it’s an affirmation to your customers, prospects, and partners that your company understands the importance of cybersecurity and is fully capable of safeguarding sensitive information. To…Compliance Services3 min readCompliance Services3 min read
Jan 4, 2022The A-LIGN Advantage: Unify Your Audit ExperienceThe emergence of automated security and compliance solutions still leaves organizations with a problem: these point solutions are unable to provide independent third-party certification. Preparation is a key component to a successful audit, but it is only the first step. …Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Dec 17, 2021HITRUST Assurance Advisory Adds Strategic Scoping FactorsEven though compliance is an on-going process, each individual assessment has its own lifecycle, which begins with a self-assessment of scoping factors. This can be a tedious process to complete for every audit, especially if the same questions get asked more than once, or continue to show up in assessment…Hitrust2 min readHitrust2 min read
Dec 15, 2021How Compliance Software Can Expedite Your AuditOften mentioned alongside technologies like AI and predictive analytics, automation continues to be a hot topic in many futuristic discussions across all industries. The World Economic Forum (WEF) estimates that 30% of work-related tasks are currently handled through machine automation. By 2025, they predict that number will reach 50%. Does…Cybersecurity3 min readCybersecurity3 min read
Dec 10, 20213 Compliance Factors Your European Business Should ConsiderIn 2021, we saw an increase in international expansion and need for compliance certifications, and big changes in the privacy landscape. As we near the end of the year, European organisations should be thinking ahead to the compliance challenges and opportunities that are coming in 2022. …Cybersecurity5 min readCybersecurity5 min read
Dec 7, 2021What is FedRAMP and Why Does My Organization Need It?It’s a common practice to shorten long and complicated organizational names to more digestible acronyms. However, navigating these acronyms and the programs behind them can sometimes feel like sifting through alphabet soup. …Fedramp Compliance3 min readFedramp Compliance3 min read
Nov 17, 2021What Are the New HITRUST bC and i1 Assessments?HITRUST certification just got quicker, more affordable, and less complex. Learn more about HITRUST i1 and why it could be a gamechanger for your organization. The HITRUST Alliance has announced the HITRUST Basic Current State (bC) Assessment and the HITRUST Implemented One-Year (i1) Assessment, two new additions to their portfolio…Hitrust3 min readHitrust3 min read
