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Kolide is an endpoint security solution for teams that want to meet their compliance goals without sacrificing privacy.
2022-08-17 00:00

If you're considering a third-party audit like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, you should be prepared to answer some tough questions about endpoint security. If you're not sure how you'll answer those questions, then you need Kolide.

Most companies are unprepared for CCPA and GDPR compliance
2022-08-01 03:00

As of June 30, 2022, 91% of companies across all verticals, states, and business size that must comply with CCPA are still unprepared to meet CCPA requirements, according to CYTRIO. Further, 94% of companies that must comply with GDPR are ill prepared to meet the GDPR compliance requirements. "The majority of companies that must meet CCPA, CPRA, and GDPR compliance have a long way to go, and with enforcements looming, many are exposed to compliance enforcement fines and private-right of-action," said Vijay Basani, CEO, CYTRIO. "Through our ongoing research, we aim to educate the market on the importance of data privacy rights compliance, the need to enable consumers to easily exercise their data privacy rights, and how companies can build trust with their customers leveraging automated Data Subject Access Request submission and response solutions."

Benefits of modern PAM: Efficiency, security, compliance
2022-07-26 04:00

Such traditional solutions cannot support large-scale cloud transformation initiatives requiring a modern PAM approach with automated and context-aware access controls. "You invest in modern infrastructure and application development tools. Shouldn't you invest in a modern PAM solution designed for the cloud or hybrid environment to protect it?".

India extends deadline for compliance with infosec logging rules by 90 days
2022-06-28 02:02

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the local Computer Emergency Response Team have extended the deadline for compliance with the Cyber Security Directions introduced on April 28, which were due to take effect yesterday. The Directions were purported to improve the security of local organisations, and to give CERT-In information it could use to assess threats to India.

How companies are prioritizing infosec and compliance
2022-06-24 04:00

It describes areas for which companies prioritize information security and compliance, which leaders control information security spending, how compliance has shifted the overall security strategy of the organization, and the solutions and tools on which organizations are focusing their technology spending. The findings cover three critical areas of an organization's security and compliance posture: information security and IT audit and compliance, data security and data privacy, and security and compliance spending.

Kolide Can Help You Nail Third Party Audits and Internal Compliance Goals With Endpoint Security for Your Entire Fleet
2022-06-23 00:00

Kolide notifies your team via Slack when their devices are insecure and gives them step-by-step instructions on how to solve the problem. For IT admins, Kolide provides a single dashboard that lets you monitor the security of your entire fleet, whether they're running on Mac, Windows, or Linux.

Revisit Your Password Policies to Retain PCI Compliance
2022-06-16 14:02

While strong passwords have always been required by the PCI standard, the password requirements are more stringent than before. A recent study found that 56% of breached passwords were deemed compliant with PCI requirements it's good to have a backup method of password protection in place.

Using compliance to create value for your organization
2022-06-14 05:00

In this video for Help Net Security, Patrick Sullivan, VP of Customer Success at A-LIGN, talks about the value of modern compliance programs. As organizations work on compliance with existing legislation, it's imperative, first and foremost, that they decide what it is that they really intend to create with the compliance program itself.

Moving toward a more adaptable and tech-driven compliance function
2022-05-30 03:00

The compliance risk report is based on a survey of 860 global compliance executives across 10 sectors - found that even as compliance pressures continue to increase at speed and scale, significant strides have been made toward establishing a working system that is more responsive and agile. A substantial number of compliance officers feel a greater emphasis on the function's stature is needed to truly strengthen compliance and uphold its mandate.

Since organizations apply more compliance programs, proper planning is essential
2022-05-24 07:59

A-LIGN released its 2022 Compliance Benchmark Report, highlighting the concern over increased threat of ransomware attacks and the need for organizations to adopt a more streamlined approach to...