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When it comes to security fundamentals, the big question always is, “Who has access to what?” The “who” in this case is the user’s digital identity, which becomes the single source of truth for provisioning, assigning roles, granting permissions, and verifying requests. As we become more interconnected, effectively and securely managing user identities poses a…

The recent 2024 IT Risk and Compliance Benchmark Report, which surveyed over 1,000 IT and GRC professionals, found that more than half experienced a data breach within the last 24 months, and more than two-thirds spent significant amounts of time on manual risk management processes. These alarming statistics underscore the pressing need for robust risk management strategies in…

A 2022 Deloitte survey revealed that 73% of organizations had a moderate to high level of dependence on cloud service providers, with predictions estimating this figure to increase to 88% in the coming years. This kind of increased dependence underscores the importance of effective third-party governance and risk management. Identity Access Management (IAM), a process…

What is an SAP Audit? An SAP audit refers to the systematic review of an organization’s SAP environment, focusing on ensuring the effectiveness of the enterprise software suite provided by SAP, particularly its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This suite supports a wide array of business processes, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing….

What Is Governance Risk and Compliance? Organizations employ a governance risk and compliance framework (GRC) to handle interdependencies between corporate governance policies, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management programs. GRC strategies aim to help organizations better coordinate processes, technologies, and people and ensure ethical behavior. A well planned GRC strategy can address many of the…

The challenge of protecting sensitive data while using it to optimize efficiency and effectiveness has never been more challenging for businesses. Unsurprisingly, solving this challenge will only grow in importance and complexity as the cybersecurity threat and regulatory compliance landscapes continually shift. This post examines data anonymization vs data masking, two methods used to safeguard sensitive…

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is the backbone of modern security systems, acting as a gatekeeper that determines who gets access to what. By assigning permissions based on specific roles, RBAC helps organizations stay one step ahead of security threats. Imagine a bustling hospital: doctors, receptionists, and billing clerks all need different levels of access to…

Data is precious, which is why businesses want to make sure that it’s always secure. While there are many advanced data security tools available today, data obfuscation is the unsung hero, quietly safeguarding sensitive information while keeping it usable for business as usual. It’s like putting on a disguise—your data is still there but hidden just…

Separation of Duties (SoD) is a fundamental principle in risk management, ensuring that key tasks are divided among multiple users to reduce the risk of fraud, errors, or malicious activities. By preventing any one person from having unchecked control over critical functions, businesses can safeguard themselves against potential financial or operational damage. This concept is…