When committing to a SOC 2 examination—or any compliance initiative—one of the first questions that gets asked regards the necessary budget and time commitments. While this will vary among different organizations—depending on a few different factors—there’s also variance in the effort required to both prepare for that first examination and that spent on the ones in the following years.

Having seen the introduction of the EU AI Act, ISO 42001 (which regards certifications of artificial intelligence management systems), and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), 2024 was a busy year for international compliance directives and standards.

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schellman & Company, LLC, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and top 50 CPA firm, is pleased to announce the carve-out acquisition of the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) practice from Connor Consulting. This deal marks another significant milestone in Schellman’s strategic growth through acquisitions and its dedication to delivering tailored, independent compliance and governance assessments.

Across the current digital economy, more and more are going passwordless—with tech conglomerates like Apple, Microsoft, and Google leading the way, organizations are pivoting to other cybersecurity solutions to better secure information and simplify workflows. But replacing passwords with alternatives successfully also means accounting for extended related factors—including those that could impact your PCI DSS compliance.

Since the release of ISO/IEC 42001 in late December 2023, it’s been a time of discovery and education regarding this new flagship artificial intelligence (AI) standard in terms of determining its applicability, use case(s), and benefits to organizations. For those who have since determined ISO/IEC 42001 is the right framework for them, the next step has been to prepare for certification, and that involves more than a few steps.

When deciding to take on a new compliance initiative, one question that often gets asked is whether or not work done for prior assessments can be leveraged to save time or money. For those who have pursued FedRAMP Authorization and now wish to go through IRAP—both frameworks that must be adhered to as a means to do business with two different governments—the good news is that your experience with FedRAMP will provide a solid foundation for IRAP.

Among the several offerings the Sektor7 Institute has related to evasion, privilege escalation, malware development, and persistence, cyber security professionals of various disciplines, from red team operators to incident responders- can all find something of value in Sektor7 Institute’s RED TEAM Operator: Windows Evasion Course.

Consider this—you’re going on an epic trip to Peru to see Machu Picchu. You have plans for incredible food, hikes, and photos, and then someone offers an extra ziplining excursion while you’re in the country. You’ve already paid so much for what will already be an amazing trip, so do you really need to make the extra investment?