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What drives SOC 2 cost and timeline?
SOC 2 cost and timeline depend on scope, report type, control maturity and evidence habits. Here are the drivers to size before you ask for quotes.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Where SOC 2 audits find gaps: the control areas to check first
SOC 2 gaps cluster in access, monitoring, change management and vendor risk. See what each area asks for and how to test yourself before the auditor.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Secrets scanning in regulated industries: what auditors expect to see
In a regulated company, secrets scanning must leave a trail: coverage, alerts, rotation records and access limits. Here is what to require of a tool.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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PCI DSS 4.0: what it is and who needs it
PCI DSS is the payment card security standard for anyone who stores, processes or transmits card data. Learn who must validate and how to scope your work.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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PCI DSS 4.0: how do you keep monitoring after the audit?
A passed PCI DSS assessment is a snapshot. Monitor controls between audits, payment page scripts included, so drift shows up in days instead of at renewal.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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PCI DSS 4.0: where software supply chain controls map
Map software supply chain practices to PCI DSS 4.0 requirements 6.3.2, 6.4.2, 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, and see what evidence an assessor will want to see.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do you answer PCI DSS questions from customers as a vendor?
First decide if you are a PCI third-party service provider. If so, answer with scope, a shared responsibility split and a current AOC. Do not claim more.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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PCI DSS 4.0 glossary: what do the terms actually mean?
Plain definitions for PCI DSS 4.0 terms that confuse teams: CDE, SAD, segmentation, customized approach, TRA, SAQ, ROC, AOC. Learn them before you scope.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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PCI DSS 4.0: what a startup should do in the first 90 days
A startup's first 90 days under PCI DSS 4.0: shrink scope, inventory payment page scripts and systems, then collect evidence. A plain plan, week by week.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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