Risk Management and Governance in the Face of Ransomware and APTs

Secure MSP risk management framework by Lazarus Alliance

Modern threats go beyond exploiting technical vulnerabilities; they target gaps in how organizations govern themselves, plan strategically, and maintain operational resilience. Risk management has never been more important than now, and this is especially true when facing ransomware and advanced persistent threats. 

Cybersecurity hasn’t been an isolated issue for years, and most compliance leaders realize that it needs to be integrated into broader business risk management and governance processes.

 

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SOC 2 and Third-Party Vendor Risk Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Decision-Makers

Integrated SOC 2 attestation management by Lazarus Alliance  

While outsourcing can drive efficiency and innovation, it also introduces significant risks, particularly concerning data security and compliance. Many security frameworks have taken up the responsibility of helping organizations manage threats in this context, and SOC 2 is no different. 

This article explores the intersection of SOC 2 compliance and third-party vendor risk management, providing advanced insights for business and technical decision-makers.

 

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Introduction to Targeted Risk Analysis (TRA) in PCI DSS 4.0

Secure PCI DSS audit team by Lazarus Alliance  

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) recently released a new document guiding targeted risk analysis. This approach to security is a cornerstone of the PCI DSS 4.0 update, and yet, for many businesses, this is something new that they may need help understanding. 

This article will discuss Targeted Risk Analysis, its role in PCI DSS 4.0, and how your organization can consider implementing these measures as part of their compliance efforts.

 

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