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What Will Quantum Computing Mean for Passwords & Encryption?
by Nicholas Foisy on January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Quantum computing is one of the most groundbreaking technological advancements of the 21st century. While its potential applications range from solving complex scientific problems to optimizing logistics, its implications for cybersecurity are profound. Specifically, the advent of qua …
Chinese RedNote App Rises Amid TikTok Ban: New Privacy Concerns
by Peter Fellini on January 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
As TikTok faces a looming ban in the United States, a new player has emerged on the social media stage: RedNote. Known as Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) in China, RedNote has skyrocketed in popularity, especially among American users seeking alternatives. However, its meteoric rise com …
Understanding DoD Impact Levels for Cloud Security
by Jake Dwares on January 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The security of information is a cornerstone of the Department of Defense's (DoD) operations. To safeguard sensitive data, the DoD has developed Impact Levels (ILs), a framework that categorizes information systems based on their sensitivity and the potential impact of a compromise. T …
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 …