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Incident response policy vs plan vs playbook: what each is for
The policy sets authority, the plan sets roles and structure, and playbooks give steps for specific incidents. Keep each document at its own level.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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IEC 62443 explained: roles, zones, conduits and security levels
IEC 62443 is the cybersecurity series for industrial automation. Learn its structure, the three roles, security levels 1 to 4, zones and conduits.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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IEC 62304 and SOUP: handling third party code in medical software
IEC 62304 covers the medical device software lifecycle and treats third party code as SOUP. Learn the processes it requires and how to list what you ship.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to read an SEC 8-K cyber incident disclosure
A public company 8-K about a cyber incident follows set rules. See what Item 1.05 requires, how the four business day clock works and what is left out.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to read a vendor's SOC 2 report in 20 minutes
Skip the cover page. Read the auditor opinion, the scope, the exceptions, the subservice organizations and the user controls you must run yourself.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to choose a security framework for your program
NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and CIS Controls serve different goals. Here is how a security leader picks one to run the program and maps to the rest.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to build a data retention schedule that meets GDPR
GDPR says keep personal data no longer than necessary. A practical way to build a retention schedule: inventory, purposes, periods, deletion and review.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to answer an auditor's follow up question well
Answer what was asked, point to evidence, and say so when you do not know. Never guess. A clear method for handling auditor follow ups quickly and safely.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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How to answer a GDPR data subject access request
A step by step process for handling a GDPR access request: the one month limit, identity checks, extensions, refusals, and what to send back.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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