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For cloud service providers, the process of achieving and maintaining FedRAMP compliance can shift from being a compliance burden to a business enabler, when the right Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) automation is in place. These tools offer a unified platform for handling risk assessments, security controls, and continuous monitoring related to FedRAMP compliance.
Mountain Lake Associates (MLA), an administrative services organization in the healthcare industry, faced a common challenge in the world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). As a healthcare administrator, MLA needed to meet rigorous compliance standards, including the demanding HIPAA HITECH and SOC2 attestation. However, like many organizations, they lacked the specialized knowledge and tools to efficiently manage their GRC requirements.
Though vulnerability scanning is only one FedRAMP control requirement, it has an outsized impact on the FedRAMP process. In the journey toward receiving authorization to operate (ATO), for many companies, it presents a major challenge. Cloud service providers (CSPs) have to demonstrate a well-developed vulnerability management program. The discovery of high-severity vulnerabilities can detail the ATO recommendation process. Making vulnerability scanning a priority during the pre-assessment phase is the critical path for a smoother ride through FedRAMP requirements.
The federal government's embrace of cloud computing has made FedRAMP compliance crucial for cloud service providers (CSPs) wanting to engage with government agencies. As of October 2023, 318 cloud services providers have made their way into the FedRAMP Marketplace, and more are in the process. However, the journey to FedRAMP authorization is challenging, going beyond checklist completion and automated tools support. It involves getting past the documentation hurdles and resource demands to steer through the FedRAMP authorization process.
What is the critical path to managing cyber threats effectively in your business? Cybersecurity risk management provides the strategic framework that safeguards your digital assets from the growing burden of cyber attacks. In this article, we'll review the critical processes of threat identification, risk analysis, and tactical mitigation that are essential for the robust protection of your business.
Increasing numbers of healthcare organizations are choosing SOC 2 to safeguard their data privacy and ramp up information security. This move does more than just create a robust trust foundation, it helps ensure that protected health information (PHI) is safeguarded, to support business and service continuity. Service Organization Control Type 2 (SOC 2), is a cybersecurity compliance framework that was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This security framework is based on five Trust Services Criteria (TSC): security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
The paradigm shift towards Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools is remapping the landscape of healthcare governance. These sophisticated platforms empower healthcare providers with enhanced capabilities to manage and mitigate risks while seamlessly increasing confidence in compliance management. With multiple frontrunners, including ZenGRC from RiskOptics, GRC provides a centralized solution that stands out by building the organizations' efficiency to achieve and demonstrate mature HIPAA GRC compliance. Sensitizing organizations to the pivotal nature of risk reduction, GRC HIPAA compliance software positions companies to reduce risk and have confidence in their compliance management so they can thrive under stringent regulatory demands.
John Emard speaks with Jason Ford from Steel Patriot Partners at ViVE 2024 about important cybersecurity topics being discussed in the Cybersecurity Pavilion.
A single view of security, application, and third-party service provider events is crucial for healthcare organizations to reduce overall business risk. It provides visibility into the environment and helps identify potential threats and attacks. Implementing technologies like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions can aid in achieving this objective. The SIEM's role expands further in the healthcare industry as it assists in meeting compliance requirements and streamlining security operations while providing a comprehensive view of security events.
