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SAS 145 and IT General Controls: What Organizations Need to Know
by Bernard Gallagher on January 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The release of SAS 145 (Statement on Auditing Standards No. 145) represents a significant shift in how auditors evaluate and respond to the risks of material misstatements, particularly in complex IT environments. As IT General Controls (ITGCs) underpin key financial processes and rep …
Leveraging a Virtual CISO (vCISO) for SOC 2 Compliance
by Jeffrey Torrance on January 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data privacy, achieving and maintaining compliance with industry standards like SOC 2 is critical for businesses of all sizes. However, this process can be daunting, especially for organizations lacking the internal expertise or r …
What is TISAX Assessment Level 2.5 (AL 2.5)?
by CJ Hurd on January 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In the realm of automotive and industrial information security, TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) plays a vital role in standardizing security assessments among partners and suppliers. One of its unique features is the concept of assessment levels, which determi …
Unlocking Higher Education Security: SOC 2 Compliance & Universities
by Jerry Hughes on January 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In an era where data security is paramount, universities find themselves grappling with the dual challenge of advancing academic research and protecting sensitive information. From personal student data to cutting-edge research, universities manage vast amounts of sensitive informatio …
Domain Name Server (DNS) Hijacking Defined
by Peter Fellini on January 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as the backbone of internet communication, translating human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Despite its importance, DNS is often targeted by malicious actors due to vulnerabilities that can compromise its integrity. One of …
What Is the OSI Model? 7 Layers Explained
by Peter Fellini on January 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Networking can seem like a complex web of processes and protocols, but the OSI model simplifies this by breaking it into well-defined layers. Understanding the OSI model is essential for anyone involved in IT, as it serves as a universal framework for how data is transmitted, processe …