The healthcare industry remains one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals. In 2024 alone, global healthcare data breaches exposed over 185 million patient records. Moreover, ransomware attacks on hospitals surged by 7%, with 67% of institutions impacted in the past year, up from 60% in 2023. Source With increasing threats and evolving regulations, healthcare cyber security compliance is no longer just about checking boxes—it's about survival. Organizations...
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As businesses move more of their operations to the cloud, security risks have also increased. Traditional cyber security measures do not fully cover cloud-specific threats, leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance failures. To address these challenges, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed ISO 27017, a security standard that provides additional controls for cloud service providers and customers. ISO 27017 compliance helps organizations strengthen...
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Identity theft is a well-known crime, but many people are unaware of employment identity theft, which can have serious consequences for both individuals and businesses. This type of fraud happens when someone uses another person’s identity to gain employment, pass background checks, or commit financial fraud. Unlike credit card fraud, employment identity theft can go unnoticed for months or even years. It is often only...
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Every organization has cyber security policies. But do they actually enforce them? That’s the real question. Many companies create security policies, update them occasionally, and assume they’re compliant. But policies on paper don’t mean much unless they’re properly implemented, monitored, and audited. Having a cyber security policy isn’t enough; what matters is whether it’s actually followed. Cyber security policy compliance ensures that security rules aren’t written down...
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In today’s digital world, businesses must ensure strong cyber security and efficient IT service management. Two important standards that help achieve this are ISO 27001 and ISO 20000. ISO 27001 focuses on information security management to protect data from cyber threats. ISO 20000 focuses on IT service management (ITSM) to ensure high-quality IT services. Both standards play a crucial role in business operations, risk management, and compliance. But...
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Cyber threats are increasing daily, and businesses need strong incident management to protect their data. ISO 27035 is an international standard that provides best practices for handling cyber security incidents. It helps organizations identify, respond to, and recover from security incidents effectively. ISO 27035 compliance ensures that a business has a structured incident response plan to detect and mitigate security risks. ISO 27035 certification proves that an...
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