The FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool: A Framework for Measuring Cybersecurity Risk and Preparedness in the Financial Industry
The FFIEC provides a Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to help organizations better understand and address their cybersecurity risk – here’s a short overview of the tool and how it’s used.
What is the Data Protection Directive? The Predecessor to the GDPR
Learn about the EU's Data Protection Directive in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What is Ransomware as a Service? Learn About the New Business Model in Cybercrime
Ransomware as a service operations have seen tremendous growth in the short time since their emergence. Learn about these attacks and how to protect against them in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What is the NIS Directive? Definition, Requirements, Penalties, Best Practices for Compliance, and More
Learn about the EU’s Directive on the security of network and information systems in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What is Polymorphic Malware? A Definition and Best Practices for Defending Against Polymorphic Malware
Learn about polymorphic malware and how to protect against this threat in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What is NIST SP 800-53? (Definition & Compliance Tips)
Learn about the NIST SP 800-53, a critical component of FISMA compliance, in our Data Protection 101 series.
What is FISMA Compliance? (Definition, Requirements, Penalties, & More)
Learn about the role of data protection in achieving FISMA compliance in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What Are Memory Forensics? A Definition of Memory Forensics
Learn about memory forensics in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
What is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)? Learn About the New Role Required for GDPR Compliance in 2019
Learn about the DPO's role in managing organizational data protection and overseeing GDPR compliance in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
Information Protection vs. Information Assurance: Differentiating Between Two Critical IT Functions
Learn about the difference between information protection and information assurance in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
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