Security assurance requirements
Security assurance requirements: A collection of detailed specifications and protocols that an entity, be it a product, system, or service, must adhere to in order to demonstrate its reliability and robustness in the face of potential threats. These requirements serve as a quality benchmark that a solution must meet to ensure its effectiveness in protecting […]
Safe harbor
Safe harbor: A legal provision that offers protection from liability or penalty if specific guidelines or standards are met. Often found in regulations, safe harbor provisions enable organizations to legally transfer data across jurisdictions by adhering to established principles, thereby ensuring compliance and responsible handling of sensitive information.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): Legislation enacted to enhance financial transparency and combat corporate fraud. SOX imposes strict auditing and financial regulations on public companies. Part of its mandate includes requirements for reporting on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, which has significant implications for IT security and data integrity.
Resilience (in IT and Cybersecurity)
Resilience (in IT and Cybersecurity): The ability of an IT system or network to withstand and rapidly recover from incidents such as hardware failures, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters. It involves implementing strategies that enable the continuation of essential services and quick restoration to normal operations.
Return on Investment (ROI)
Return on Investment (ROI): A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment or to compare the efficiency of a number of different investments. In a security context, ROI could refer to the benefits gained from investments in security measures weighed against their cost. It helps organizations justify the necessity of […]
Review/Approval
Review/Approval: This phase in change management involves a comprehensive evaluation of proposed changes and the decision of whether to authorize their implementation. The process includes assessing potential risks, benefits, costs, and resource requirements of the change. Scrutiny at this stage is critical from a security standpoint to confirm that changes will not introduce vulnerabilities, weaken […]