Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

Without proper oversight, sanctioned and unsanctioned SaaS applications can leave sensitive business information exposed. When backups of sanctioned SaaS applications do exist, overlooked SaaS data often goes unprotected. Attackers have shifted focus to target backup systems first, leaving businesses more vulnerable in the digital era.

Backup 59

Backup Resilience Cyber Resilience Vulnerability 59

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

Backup 114

Backup Resilience Audit Management 114

Solutions Review

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The landscape of evolving digital threats, coupled with the pandemic-induced surge in remote and hybrid work, has exposed organizations to an increasing number of vulnerabilities. Audits also help to ID what’s being stored and what is no longer needed.

Backup 110

Backup Resilience Audit Management 110

LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware attacks are running rampant, and hackers are using the vulnerability of HIPAA-protected information to advance their coercion. This organization is required to submit evidence to auditors each quarter that demonstrates they are reviewing which employees have access to sensitive information within the applications they use.

Healthcare 96

Healthcare Audit Pandemic Risk Management 96

Pure Storage

AUGUST 3, 2023

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls.

Authentication 87

Authentication Vulnerability Authorization Audit 87

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity. This can lull storage admins, infrastructure managers, and CISOs into a false sense of security.

Cyber Resilience 105

Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Vulnerability 105

NexusTek

MAY 29, 2024

Internet Dependency Cloud services rely on internet connectivity, which can be a vulnerability in areas with unstable or limited internet access. Performance On-premises systems can offer better performance for certain applications, particularly those that require low latency and high-speed data access.

Internet 99

Internet Application Strategic Audit 99

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Description: Archer IT & Security Risk Management enables users to document and report on IT risks and controls, security vulnerabilities, audit findings, regulatory obligations, and issues across their technology infrastructure. Platform: Archer IT & Security Risk Management. Fusion Risk Management. Platform: HighBond.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Management Audit Hospitality 98

Reciprocity

APRIL 8, 2025

Data breaches frequently involve third-party access, making this a critical vulnerability. Organizations (as data controllers) remain liable for GDPR violations by their service providers (data processors).

Activation 52

Activation Authorization Strategic Audit 52

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

They work closely with the IT and legal departments to ensure that the organization’s data privacy practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations. They analyze the organization’s data privacy risks and vulnerabilities and identify areas that require improvement.

Audit 59

Audit Consulting Vulnerability Communications 59

Solutions Review

APRIL 19, 2023

Instructional content and labs will introduce you to concepts including network security, endpoint protection, incident response, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. Additionally, you’ll learn about the practical applications of cryptography.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Accreditation Disaster Recovery Evaluation 105

MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2023

IT/DR is the part of business continuity that deals with restoring computing systems, applications, and data following a disruption.) The written plan is secondary though it has many benefits and may be needed to pass an audit by an agency or customer. We often hear people say, “We’re in the cloud, so we don’t have to an IT/DR plan.

Disaster Recovery 111

Disaster Recovery Outage BCM Application 111

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The tool delivers near-zero RTO with hot standby and automated recovery of a single application or an entire site within minutes on a secondary site or cloud. Additionally, Commvault Complete Data Protection delivers fast VM, application, and storage snapshot replication with flexible RPO/RTO.

Business Continuity 83

Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Backup Audit 83

LogisManager

JULY 11, 2023

Understand the Applicable Laws: Stay informed about the data privacy laws that are relevant to your business, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other regional or industry-specific regulations.

Audit 96

Audit Risk Management Mitigation Management 96

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Usage Grows to Address IT Risk and Audits Business challenge: Manual processes were hindering visibility and efficiency around SOC and SOX compliance, with the CIO and Chief Accounting Officer pushing for improved insight. For example, the company’s SOX audit is run in multiple phases, each having upwards of 250 requests.

Audit 52

Audit Risk Management Application Vulnerability 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Usage Grows to Address IT Risk and Audits Business challenge: Manual processes were hindering visibility and efficiency around SOC and SOX compliance, with the CIO and Chief Accounting Officer pushing for improved insight. For example, the company’s SOX audit is run in multiple phases, each having upwards of 250 requests.

Audit 52

Audit Risk Management Application Vulnerability 52

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

They work closely with the IT and legal departments to ensure that the organization’s data privacy practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations. They analyze the organization’s data privacy risks and vulnerabilities and identify areas that require improvement.

Consulting 52

Consulting Audit Vulnerability Communications 52

Reciprocity

APRIL 4, 2022

This includes potential threats to information systems, devices, applications, and networks. Audit risk. So would a zero-day attack, in which hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability. Workflow management features offer easy tracking, automated reminders, and audit trails. Here are some others: Financial risk.

All-Hazards 95

All-Hazards Mitigation Risk Management Hazard 95

Zerto

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In reality, they are highly vulnerable when a real DR scenario occurs. It’s likely that your IT environment changes often during the year as you add or upgrade applications, platforms, and infrastructure. Instead, you may be able to run a test on the recovery of an individual application once a week or every other week.

Disaster Recovery 75

Disaster Recovery Application Outage Failover 75

Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, many of these standards require organizations to verify that they are carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities concerning Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs). Many of the tools used to scan for vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations do a poor job in identifying storage and backup risks.

Backup 52

Backup Audit Retail Vulnerability 52

Pure Storage

MAY 13, 2024

But they also know that these organizations likely have relationships with dozens or even hundreds of SaaS applications and other IT providers. Tame SaaS sprawl Every additional application is a potential attack vector. Perhaps certain applications lack the benefits to justify newly emergent risks.

Audit 52

Audit Banking Benchmark Application 52

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Code scanning is the automated process of analyzing source code for potential security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and compliance violations. Static application security testing (SAST) is the most common type of code scanning. SAST analyzes source code for potential vulnerabilities without executing it.

Vulnerability 59

Vulnerability Mitigation Authentication Authorization 59

LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

For example, SVB had a Moody’s A1 issuer rating and KPMG signed off on SVB’s bank’s audit just 14 days before it declared bankruptcy. Their opinions, such as “Audit Opinions” and “Credit Ratings,” are based on the information provided to them, and they cannot be held liable for errors and omissions.

Banking 98

Banking Risk Management Management Corporate Governance 98

Pure Storage

AUGUST 12, 2024

builds on the original framework, integrating lessons learned from years of real-world application and recent technological advancements. Key changes include: Extension of its applicability beyond critical infrastructure sectors. Read on to learn what NIST 2.0 entails, why it’s important, and what it means for your data storage.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Audit Evaluation Authentication 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This lax security leaves the organization vulnerable to data breaches, fraud, and compliance-related fines. Audits can confirm that the payroll system is running correctly and reveal whether the organization is accurately fulfilling its payment and tax obligations. A dedicated payroll account also simplifies audits.

Audit 52

Audit Banking Authorization Mitigation 52

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

As generative AI applications like chatbots become more pervasive, companies will train them on their troves of internal data, unlocking even more value from previously untapped information. The result is that large sections of corporate datasets are now created by SaaS applications.

Backup 119

Backup Disaster Recovery Application Outage 119

Solutions Review

AUGUST 29, 2024

When this happens, it can inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities into the systems, paving the way for breaches. Automating The Detection Of Storage & Backup Configuration Drift Purpose-built solutions can help you audit the configuration of storage & backup systems to ensure they’re hardened and not vulnerable.

Backup 52

Backup Management Disaster Recovery Audit 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Compliance testing plays a major role in identifying vulnerabilities in existing compliance risk management controls; many regulations also require testing as part of an organization’s compliance obligations, and testing should follow an established process, as well as a risk-based approach. This can take the form of an internal audit.

Audit 52

Audit Mitigation Communications Application 52

Reciprocity

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Compliance testing plays a major role in identifying vulnerabilities in existing compliance risk management controls; many regulations also require testing as part of an organization’s compliance obligations, and testing should follow an established process, as well as a risk-based approach. This can take the form of an internal audit.

Audit 52

Audit Mitigation Communications Application 52

Security Industry Association

AUGUST 4, 2022

Many schools were designed with smaller buildings arranged in groups, maximizing the shape of the plot of land available to the project, with administration buildings attached to areas of public gathering (gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias) – typically these are the most vulnerable areas.

Activation 98

Activation Security Architecture Mitigation 98

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Effective governance enables senior management to oversee, control, and coordinate employees, resources, applications, infrastructures, and behaviors. It also helps align internal audit, external audit, and compliance functions. A GRC tool maps each business unit to relevant business processes, applications, and systems.

Government 52

Government Audit Risk Management Disaster Recovery 52

LogisManager

APRIL 20, 2022

Quality risk insights not only uncover vulnerabilities but also valuable opportunities for improving your business’s performance. Audit Resource Allocation LEARN MORE Categories: Solution Packages. Applicability & Gap Assessment LEARN MORE Categories: Solution Packages. Capitalize on Opportunities.

Audit 52

Audit Alert Evaluation Strategic 52

LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities introduced by remote work, such as the use of unsecured networks and devices, which can leave gaps for cybercriminals to exploit. Maintain a Comprehensive Inventory of Digital Assets: An up-to-date inventory of all infrastructure, applications, services, and devices is crucial.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Risk Management Mitigation Vulnerability 59

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

They work closely with other members of the IT and legal departments to ensure that the organization’s data privacy practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations. They ensure that the policies comply with all applicable laws and regulations and that they are communicated effectively to all employees.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Communications Disaster Recovery Audit 52

NexusTek

MAY 29, 2024

Internet Dependency Cloud services rely on internet connectivity, which can be a vulnerability in areas with unstable or limited internet access. Performance On-premises systems can offer better performance for certain applications, particularly those that require low latency and high-speed data access.

Internet 52

Internet Strategic Application Audit 52

BMC

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The OCEG has defined an open source approach called the GRC Capability Model (also called the Red Book) that integrates the various sub-disciplines of governance, risk, audit, compliance, ethics/culture and IT into a unified approach. GRC ensures models are in compliance with applicable regulations. It supports proactive reporting.

Government 52

Government Audit Outsourcing Technology 52

Reciprocity

AUGUST 15, 2022

A compliance program helps a company to meet its legal requirements and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Regular audits of the compliance program. Compliance Audit. In addition to internal audits and supervision, this committee contributes to developing a compliance culture. What is a Compliance Program?

Management 52

Management Audit Banking Media 52