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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 42001 in late December 2023, it’s been a year 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 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?

It’s no secret that ISO 27001 has become one of the most popular compliance initiatives globally for organizations wishing to prove the solidity of their information security. And though many have already reaped the benefits, some may not have, and others may want to take further advantage of ISO’s stellar reputation regarding their provided frameworks and stack more certifications. Among your options is ISO 22301—another international standard focused on business continuity management.

When planning for a SOC examination, there are several decisions that the service organization undergoing the evaluation must make in order to ensure their needs—as well as those of their customers—are met, be it deciding which vendors are subservice organizations, treatment of subservice organizations (carve-out vs. inclusive), or which type of report you need. Another key decision you must make is determining your SOC reporting period, and there are a few factors to consider before you do so.