Cybersecurity compliance programs are designed to help organizations protect their sensitive data and information from unauthorized access, theft, or damage.
Key elements of cyber security program:
Compliance:
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX):
SOX is a federal law that was enacted in 2002 to regulate financial practices of publicly traded companies in the United States. SoX compliance is necessary for companies that are required to comply with the law, and it involves implementing a range of security measures to protect financial information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or manipulation. Companies that are subject to SoX compliance must implement robust cybersecurity measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial information. Some of the requirements are implementing Access Controls, Data Encryption, Security Testing, Security Monitoring and Incidence Response and Planning.
Protected Health Information (PHI):
compliance refers to the adherence to the regulations and laws that govern the privacy and security of individuals’ medical information, as specified under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Some of the key elements of PHI compliance include Privacy and security policies, Risk assessment and management, Breach notification, and Employee Training.
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA):
HIPAA was enacted to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ medical information are protected, while also providing access to this information when required for medical treatment or billing purposes.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS):
PCI DSS a set of security standards developed by major credit card companies to protect against credit card fraud and data breaches. Compliance with PCI DSS is mandatory for any business that accepts credit card payments.
The PCI DSS includes 12 requirements that businesses must adhere to in order to be considered compliant. These requirements include things like maintaining a secure network, regularly monitoring and testing security systems, and protecting cardholder data. Businesses must also complete an annual PCI DSS assessment to demonstrate their compliance. Failure to comply with PCI DSS can result in significant fines and penalties, as well as damage to a business’s reputation.
DHS Software Supply Chain Risk Management Act of 2021:
a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The bill seeks to enhance the cybersecurity of software products used by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by establishing a comprehensive software supply chain risk management program.
The SBOM is a list of the components used to build a piece of software, along with information about those components, such as their versions, licenses, and known vulnerabilities. The idea behind the SBOM is to increase transparency and accountability in the software supply chain, making it easier for companies to identify and address security vulnerabilities in their software products.
Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA):
FISMA is a United States federal law enacted in 2014 that requires federal agencies to develop, implement, and maintain information security programs to protect their information systems and data. FISMA cyber security compliance refers to the set of guidelines and standards that federal agencies must follow in order to comply with the law and ensure the security of their information systems and data.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
GDPR is a European Union regulation that came into effect in May 2018. It is designed to give EU citizens more control over their personal data and to unify data protection laws across the EU. If you are a business that processes personal data of EU citizens, you must comply with the GDPR.