CMMC vs. NIST: Key Differences Defense Contractors Must Understand

CMMC vs. NIST: Key Differences Defense Contractors Must Understand

| | CMMC, GRC
If you’re a defense contractor, cybersecurity compliance isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a requirement. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented strict cybersecurity guidelines to ensure that sensitive government information stays protected. Two major frameworks you need to be familiar with are the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special ... Read More

ISO 31000 vs. COSO ERM frameworks – Navigating the risk landscape

| | risk management
In an era where uncertainty is the norm, strong risk management isn’t just good practice – it’s a competitive advantage. For technology leaders steering organizations through complex challenges, two frameworks consistently rise to the top: ISO 31000 and the COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. Knowing how they differ – ... Read More
Balancing innovation and ethics: Navigating data privacy in AI development

Balancing innovation and ethics: Navigating data privacy in AI development

| | AI, GRC
As AI continues to weave itself into the fabric of everyday business operations, it’s bringing real ethical questions to the forefront—especially around how data is used and protected. With innovation moving fast, tech leaders can’t afford to treat privacy and ethics as afterthoughts. It’s on us to build systems that ... Read More
Navigating third-party risk assessments in the digital era: A technology leader’s perspective

Navigating third-party risk assessments in the digital era: A technology leader’s perspective

| | risk management
These days, businesses lean heavily on third-party vendors to boost efficiency and bring fresh ideas to the table. But with that reliance comes risk — from data breaches to compliance issues to disruptions that can ripple through your entire operation. That’s why it’s so important for technology leaders to put ... Read More
TrustCloud Product Updates: January 2025

TrustCloud Product Updates: January 2025

| | Product updates
Our teams are always hard at work improving the TrustCloud platform. Here are this month’s biggest updates. TrustCloud Platform Platform capabilities and administration Faster Onboarding and Change Management TrustCloud is improving how easily your program can be updated, whether you’re just getting started with the platform, or starting a new ... Read More
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Why CISOs Need to Automate Security, Privacy, and AI Risk Assessments – Now

| | risk management
CISOs face a growing challenge: securing critical assets while keeping pace with evolving cyber threats, AI risks, and increasing regulatory demands. The irony? Despite investing millions in security tools, many organizations still lack confidence that their applications, data, and infrastructure consistently meet security, privacy, and AI governance requirements. Traditional risk ... Read More
Aligning compliance with business goals: A strategic approach

Aligning compliance with business goals: A strategic approach

| | Compliance
Compliance management has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and risk mitigation. Companies today face increasing regulatory demands while striving to achieve ambitious business objectives. Strategic compliance management, therefore, is not just about adhering to rules but about seamlessly aligning compliance efforts with business goals. This article delves into ... Read More

Ahead of the curve: Proactively managing third-party risks

| | risk management
According to a Gartner report, 60% of organizations will rely on third-party vendors for more than half of their critical business operations by 2025. However, Gartner also warns that third-party risk events – such as data breaches or compliance violations – will increase by 30% in the same timeframe. As ... Read More
TrustCloud Product Updates: December 2024

TrustCloud Product Updates: December 2024

| | Product updates
A core product tenet at TrustCloud is delivering a “Joyfully Crafted” user experience for our users. As we wrap up 2024, the TrustCloud product and UX team went through all the user feedback we received this year, and identified some key “quality of life” improvements to make the day-to-day experience ... Read More
TrustCloud Product Updates: November 2024

TrustCloud Product Updates: November 2024

| | Product updates
This month, we’re introducing impactful features to simplify your security and compliance process. Discover more about our applications crafted to drive growth and open doors to fresh opportunities this season. TrustOps® IT Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Auditor-ready exports Audits are an essential part of GRC. With TrustCloud’s improved export capabilities, ... Read More