10 Critical Things To Consider When Choosing a Compliance Platform

by Hannah Grace Holladay / January 10, 2024

Audits are hard and choosing the right compliance tool is overwhelming. We understand that you need a tool that will make your life easier and help you accomplish your challenging security and compliance goals. You need a tool that will help you get an audit report as soon as possible.  You need a tool that can help you meet your deadlines. You need the best and simplest way to complete…

What You Need to Know about Data Governance from Chief Data Officers 

by Tori Thurmond / June 15, 2023

Data is a hot topic right now. It seems like everywhere we turn, there’s a data breach or new data privacy law rolling out, and it can be hard to keep track of everything. At the 2022 Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Chicago conference, a group of Chief Data Officers gathered to talk about data priorities and what the future of data will look like. Before we dive…

The Audit Expert’s Guide To Conducting An Effective Risk Assessment

by Hannah Grace Holladay / March 21, 2024

The Top 3 Issues With Your Risk Assessment: Auditor Insight Webinar Recap The power of a risk assessment isn’t just identifying risks: it’s creating a culture of security. The risk assessment process is often viewed as a necessary evil for compliance and is commonly seen as inconvenient and unimportant. However, after over 20 years in the information security space, Shannon Lane views risk assessment as the most powerful tool in…

How to Make Sure Your Organization Stays Ahead 

by Tori Thurmond / June 13, 2023

We know your organization is no stranger to security. In today’s world, with threats and vulnerabilities lying around every corner, you’re doing everything you can to prevent a disaster from occurring. But, do you ever wonder if you’re missing something?   It can be hard to feel secure when there are so many aspects of security to consider to best mitigate the risk your organization faces on a daily basis. One…

What Security Teams and Board Members Want from an Audit: A Case Study 

by Tori Thurmond / June 14, 2023

Audits are a lot of hard work.   During an audit, both the auditors and the members of the organization undergoing an audit are working to make sure that the organization is as secure as possible. Even though both parties involved in the audit are working towards the same goal, have you ever wondered what security teams and decision makers within a company want from their IT audits?   At the 2022…