What to Expect from Your First HITRUST CSF Assessment

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

First-Time HITRUST CSF Assessment Have you been thinking about engaging in a HITRUST CSF assessment? Have you been approached about getting HITRUST CSF certified? Are you wondering what the timeframe for a HITRUST CSF assessment looks like? Do you want to learn about the responsibilities and expectations that you, your assessor, and HITRUST will face during an assessment? In this webinar, Jessie Skibbe, Chief Compliance Officer with KirkpatrickPrice, and Shannon…

When Will You See the Benefit of an Audit?

by Sarah Harvey / February 6, 2023

Are you considering going through an information security audit for the first time? Are you contemplating a requirement for all of your vendors to undergo information security audits? Are you looking for an auditing firm who can help your organization utilize the benefits of auditing? Do you need help explaining the value of information security audits to executive management? Are you trying to cultivate a culture of compliance within your…

How Does GDPR Impact the Marketing Industry?

by Sarah Harvey / February 6, 2023

GDPR Implications for Marketing What does GDPR mean for marketing? We’re worried that not enough business leaders and marketers have heard of GDPR or have prepared for this radical privacy law because of a common misconception that GDPR is for lawyers and information security teams. But GPDR is more than a data privacy law: GDPR is a mandate that affects how organizations market, collect, use, and store consumers’ personal data,…

Common Gaps in Vendor Compliance Management

by Sarah Harvey / June 13, 2023

Effective Vendor Risk Management An effective risk management strategy includes a strategic process for assessing and monitoring vendor compliance. Some vendors go to great lengths to secure their services and processes, but others may leave you with consequences to pay. Vendors need to prove what they are doing to reduce risk to you and your customers. You’re putting a great deal of control into the vendors' hands, so managing vendor…

What is GDPR Personal Data and Who is a GDPR Data Subject?

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Two of the most frequent questions asked about GDPR, especially from non-EU-based organizations, are: What is GDPR personal data? Who is a GDPR data subject? If you’ve been asking these questions but can’t seem to find a clear answer, you are not alone. The answer to these questions can determine whether or not GDPR applies to your organization and to what extent it applies. Let's take a closer look at…