Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) services are a core part of many compliance frameworks, and any agency proposing to offer these services will often provide a common set of expertise, certifications, and knowledge to support their customers.
Here, we’re covering the basics of SCA services and what you should look for when signing on with a provider.
With all the focus on network security, SaaS compliance, and big data protection, it’s sometimes very easy to forget that the most vulnerable parts of any given system are often those tied to the user. These devices (endpoints) are where these users do most of their work and where a lack of security best practices can threaten an entire infrastructure.
Here, we’re touching on endpoint security: what it is, what it means, and how you can rethink your approach in light of security and compliance needs.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is, for better or worse, the model of modern software distribution and use. There are many benefits to this arrangement, but there are also significant security issues. Unfortunately, these security issues are ever-evolving and target almost every managed service provider on the market.
This article touches on some foundational realities, challenges, and considerations for SaaS security. This includes questions of data management, app and vendor integration, and maintaining system integrity while handling a variety of users.