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Navigate the evolving landscape of risk, compliance, and security operations with clarity. This glossary provides clear definitions of key terms, emerging threats, and essential concepts to help your team stay informed, secure, and compliant in a dynamic regulatory environment.

3 Types of HIPAA Safeguards: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What are the 3 HIPAA Safeguards? We break down the Technical, Administrative, and Physical safeguards and how they support (2026) data protection.
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ASV PCI Compliance: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What is an ASV scan? We explain what an Approved Scanning Vendor does and how it supports (2026) PCI DSS data protection standards.
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Access Controls: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
Who can access your data? We explain what access controls are and their fundamental (2026) role in compliance and security.
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Authorization to Operate (ATO): Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What does it take to get an ATO? Find out what "Authorization to Operate" means, its purpose, and its real-world importance in (2026).
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BSIMM Framework: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How secure is your software? Find out what the BSIMM framework is and how it helps measure and improve software security standards in (2026).
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Business Associate Agreement Definition: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is a BAA? Get a clear "Business Associate Agreement" definition and understand its vital (2026) role in HIPAA compliance.
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C2M2: The basics every business should know (2026)
How mature is your cybersecurity program? Get the (2026) basics on the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) for the energy sector.
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CAGE Code: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What's a CAGE Code and why does it matter? Get the (2026) breakdown on its meaning, purpose, and real-world importance for government contractors.
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CAICO CMMC: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is a CAICO in the CMMC world? We explain the CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization and its (2026) role in compliance.
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CCPA: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What is the CCPA? Find out how the California Consumer Privacy Act works and its (2026) role in supporting data protection standards.
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CIS Security: A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is CIS Security? Get a practical (2026) overview of the Center for Internet Security and its tools (like Benchmarks and Controls) for companies.
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CJIS Acronym: The basics every business should know (2026)
What does CJIS stand for? If you handle criminal justice information, you need to know. Get the (2026) basics on what it means for your business.
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CMMC Certification: A practical overview for companies (2026)
Need CMMC certification? Get a practical (2026) overview of what CMMC is, who needs it, and what it means for your company.
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COSO Audit Framework: The basics every business should know (2026)
How do you structure internal controls? Learn the (2026) basics of the COSO Audit Framework that every business should know.
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COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework: The basics every business should know (2026)
Feeling overwhelmed by risk? We break down the COSO ERM Framework into the (2026) basics every business needs to know.
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CSP in Cloud Computing: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What is a CSP? We explain what a Cloud Service Provider is, its purpose, and why choosing the right one is so important in (2026).
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Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA): The basics every business should know (2026)
What is a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)? Get the (2026) basics on what they do and why they are essential to the CMMC process.
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Certified CMMC Professional (CCP): Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is a Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)? Find out what this certification means and its (2026) role in the CMMC compliance ecosystem.
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Continuous Integration: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How does Continuous Integration (CI) help security? Find out how CI/CD pipelines support (2026) data protection standards by automating testing.
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Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT): A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is COBIT? Get a practical (2026) overview of this IT governance framework and what it means for your company.
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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is CUI? If you're a defense contractor, you must know. Get a practical (2026) overview of Controlled Unclassified Information.
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Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP): Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What is CIIP? We explain what "Critical Information Infrastructure Protection" means, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance.
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CyberAB: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is the CyberAB? We explain what the CMMC Accreditation Body is and how it impacts (2026) businesses seeking CMMC certification.
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DDQ: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
Wondering how a DDQ helps keep data safe? We explain its (2026) role in supporting data protection standards and proving compliance.
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DUNS Acronym: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What is a DUNS number? We explain the acronym and its (2026) role in entity validation, which supports data protection and supply chain standards.
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Defense Innovation Unit (DIU): Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)? Learn about its (2026) role in bridging the gap between the DoD and non-traditional tech companies.
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Define: Security in Cybersecurity: The basics every business should know (2026)
What does "security" actually mean in cybersecurity? Let's define it and cover the (2026) basics every business needs to know.
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Define: Unauthorized Access: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What counts as "unauthorized access"? Get a clear (2026) definition, see real-world examples, and understand its critical compliance relevance.
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DoD Impact Levels: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How do DoD Impact Levels work? Find out how these classifications support data protection standards for (2026) and what they mean for a C-CSP.
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EN ISO 13485: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Do you make medical devices? Learn what the EN ISO 13485 standard means and how it impacts (2026) your business's quality management system.
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ESP Cybersecurity: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is an ESP in cybersecurity? Let's talk about the (2026) role of External Service Providers in your compliance and security posture.
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ETSI NFV: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is ETSI NFV? Get a plain-English (2026) definition, learn about its use cases, and understand its compliance relevance for network functions.
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FAIR Risk Framework: The basics every business should know (2026)
How do you quantify cyber risk? We cover the (2026) basics of the FAIR Risk Framework that every business leader should know.
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FIPS 140-2: A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is FIPS 140-2? Get a practical (2026) overview of this key cryptographic standard and what it means for your company's products.
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FIPS 140-3: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is FIPS 140-3? Learn about this (2026) U.S. government standard for cryptographic modules and its role in compliance and security.
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FIPS 199: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
How do you categorize information? Learn about FIPS 199 and its (2026) role in classifying data sensitivity for federal compliance.
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FISMA Regulations: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What are the FISMA regulations? Get a (2026) definition, see who they apply to, and understand their compliance relevance for federal systems.
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FTC Safeguards Rule: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
Do you follow the FTC Safeguards Rule? Understand its (2026) role in protecting customer data and ensuring your business is compliant.
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FedRAMP: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What is FedRAMP? We explain how this U.S. government program for cloud security supports (2026) data protection standards.
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HIPAA Business Associate: A practical overview for companies (2026)
Are you a HIPAA Business Associate? Get a practical (2026) overview of what that means, what a BAA is, and what's required of your company.
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HIPAA Laws: A practical overview for companies (2026)
What are the HIPAA laws? Get a practical (2026) overview of the key rules and what they mean for companies that handle protected health information.
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HITRUST Glossary: A practical overview for companies (2026)
Feeling lost in HITRUST terms? Get a practical (2026) overview with our glossary to help your company understand the framework.
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How to Comply with CPS 234: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
Do you need to comply with APRA CPS 234? Find out what this Australian standard is and how it supports (2026) data protection in finance.
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IPS System: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is an IPS? We give a clear (2026) definition of an Intrusion Prevention System, its use cases, and its compliance relevance.
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ISMS Definition: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is an ISMS? We define the "Information Security Management System" and its critical (2026) role in compliance (like ISO 27001) and security.
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ISO 11179: The basics every business should know (2026)
How do you manage your data? We cover the (2026) basics of the ISO 11179 standard for metadata registries that every business should know.
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ISO 14044: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is ISO 14044? Get a (2026) definition of this environmental standard, learn its use cases for life cycle assessments, and see its relevance.
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ISO 15408: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is ISO 15408 (Common Criteria)? We explain what this standard means and how it impacts (2026) businesses that develop or buy IT products.
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ISO 17205: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is ISO 17205? Get a (2026) definition of this standard for testing, see its use cases, and understand its compliance relevance.
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ISO 26000: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is social responsibility? Learn what the ISO 26000 guidance standard means and how it can impact (2DE) your business's reputation.
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ISO 27001: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is ISO 27001? We explain what this popular information security standard means and how (2026) certification impacts businesses.
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ISO 27003: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
Ready to implement an ISMS? We explain ISO 27003, its (2026) purpose as a guide, and its real-world importance for a successful ISO 27001 project.
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ISO 28000: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
How secure is your supply chain? Find out what the ISO 28000 standard means and how it impacts (2026) businesses that rely on logistics.
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ISO 29147: The basics every business should know (2026)
How should your business handle vulnerability disclosure? We cover the (2026) basics of ISO 29147 that every business should know.
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ISO 37001: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
How does your business fight bribery? Learn about ISO 37001 and its (2026) role in establishing an anti-bribery compliance program.
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ISO 50001 Requirements: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Want to improve energy efficiency? Learn what the ISO 50001 requirements mean and how this standard impacts (2026) businesses.
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ISO for PaaS: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What does ISO have to do with PaaS? We explain what "ISO PaaS" means, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance for cloud compliance.
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ISO/IEC 11801: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Planning your building's cabling? Find out what the ISO/IEC 11801 standard for IT cabling means and how it impacts (2026) businesses.
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ISO/IEC 15288: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
How do you manage a system's life cycle? Get the (2026) definition of ISO/IEC 15288, its use cases, and its relevance for systems engineering.
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ISO/IEC 27037: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
How do you handle digital evidence? Learn about ISO/IEC 27037 and its (2026) role in guiding the a-c-q-u-i-s-i-t-i-o-n and preservation of e-evidence.
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ISO/IEC 42001: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How do you manage machine learning systems responsibly? Learn how the ISO/IEC 42001 standard supports (2026) data protection and governance.
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ISO/SAE 21434: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
How do you secure a connected car? Get the (2026) definition of ISO/SAE 21434 and understand its compliance relevance for automotive cybersecurity.
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IT Grundschutz: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is IT Grundschutz? Get a clear (2026) definition, see practical use cases, and understand its relevance in the compliance world.
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ITGC Compliance: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What are ITGCs? Let's talk about IT General Controls and their essential (2026) role in your company's compliance and security.
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Information Security Policy: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is an Information Security Policy? Get a clear (2026) definition, see why you need one, and understand its compliance relevance.
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IoT Security Compliance Framework: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
How do you secure all those "smart" devices? We cover IoT security frameworks, their (2026) purpose, and their real-world importance.
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Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC): What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is JITC? If you work with the DoD, you need to know. Learn what JITC is and how its (2026) certification impacts businesses.
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Keylogging: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is keylogging? We explain what this threat is, how it works, and how it directly impacts (2026) business security and data.
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NIS2: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What is the NIS2 Directive? We cover what this EU-wide cybersecurity law means, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance for businesses.
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NIST Meaning: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What does NIST stand for? More importantly, what do they do? Understand NIST's (2026) meaning and its massive role in compliance and security.
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NIST SP 800-115: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How does NIST SP 800-115 fit into your security? Find out how this (2026) guide to security testing supports data protection standards.
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NIST SP 800-172: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Ready to enhance CUI protection? Learn what NIST SP 800-172 is and how its (2026) enhanced controls impact businesses.
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NIST SP 800-30: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
How do you manage risk? Learn about NIST SP 800-30 and its (2026) role in helping organizations conduct effective risk assessments.
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OWASP ASVS: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
How secure is your web app? We explain the OWASP ASVS, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance for application security.
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On-Premise Meaning: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Heard the term "on-premise" but not sure what it means? We explain what it is and how it impacts business operations and security in (2026).
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PCI DSS: A practical overview for companies (2026)
Do you accept credit cards? Get a practical (2026) overview of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for companies.
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PIPEDA: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
Doing business in Canada? Learn what PIPEDA means, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance for protecting personal information.
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QSA Meaning: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is a QSA? We explain what a "Qualified Security Assessor" is and their key (2026) role in PCI DSS compliance and security.
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RFP Security: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
How does security factor into an RFP? We explain the (2026) role of RFP security in vetting vendors and ensuring compliance.
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RFQ Meaning: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What does RFQ mean? Let's cover its definition, common use cases, and why it's a (2026) consideration for compliance.
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Registered Practitioner (RP): What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
What is a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP)? Find out what this role means and how it impacts (2026) businesses preparing for CMMC.
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Risk Management Framework (ISO 31000): Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
How do you really manage risk? We explain the ISO 31000 framework, its (2026) purpose, and its real-world importance for any business.
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SAP Security Assessment: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
Learn what an SAP security assessment covers and how it supports compliance and stronger system protection in 2026.
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SAR Document: A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is a SAR document? Get a practical (2026) overview of the Security Assessment Report and what it means for your company's compliance.
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SSAE 16 Audit: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
People still talk about SSAE 16, but what does it mean today? We explain this superseded standard and how it impacts (2026) businesses.
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Section 508 Requirements: What it means and how it impacts businesses (2026)
Is your tech accessible? Learn what the Section 508 requirements mean and how they impact (2026) businesses that sell to the government.
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Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS): A practical overview for companies (2026)
What is SPRS and how do you use it? Get a practical (2026) overview of the SPRS and what it means for companies in the DIB.
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System for Award Management (SAM): How it supports data protection standards (2026)
What is SAM.gov? We explain the System for Award Management and how its validation process supports (2026) data protection and procurement.
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TISAX: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is TISAX? If you're in the auto industry, listen up. Understand its (2026) role in information security compliance for automotive suppliers.
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TX-RAMP: Definition, use cases, and compliance relevance (2026)
What is TX-RAMP? If you work with Texas state agencies, find out the (2026) definition, use cases, and compliance relevance of this framework.
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The Privacy Rule: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule? We explain what it is, who it applies to, and its (2026) role in compliance and patient data security.
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Threat Assessment: The basics every business should know (2026)
What's a threat assessment? It's not just for spies. Get the (2026) basics of how they work and what every business should know.
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UL 2900 Certification: A practical overview for companies (2026)
How do you prove your product is secure? Get a practical (2026) overview of UL 2900 certification and what it means for product security.
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VRM Process: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How does your VRM process look? We explain how a strong Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process supports (2026) data protection standards.
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Valley of Death: Meaning, purpose, and real-world importance (2026)
What is the 'Valley of Death' in government contracting? We explain this concept, its (2026) meaning, and its real-world importance for tech startups.
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What Does MFA Stand For: Understanding its role in compliance and security (2026)
What does MFA stand for? It's more than just a buzzword. Understand what Multi-Factor Authentication is and its vital (2026) role in security.
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What ISO Stands For: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
Learn what ISO stands for and how its standards help keep data safe. This guide explains the role of ISO in shaping strong security practices heading into 2026.
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What Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
What is an IDS? We explain what an Intrusion Detection System does and its important (2026) role in your security and compliance monitoring.
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What is AICPA: How it supports data protection standards (2026)
How does the AICPA help with data protection? Learn what the AICPA is and how its frameworks (like SOC 2) support (2026) data protection.
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What is DIB: A practical overview for companies (2026)
What exactly is the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)? Get a practical (2026) overview of who is in the DIB and what it means for your company.
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