Security Regulatory and Compliance

1. SOC 1 (System and Organization Controls 1)

SOC 1 focuses on the internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) of a service organization. It ensures that service providers have the appropriate controls in place to protect the financial information they handle on behalf of their clients.

2. SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2)

SOC 2 focuses on five key principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. This standard ensures that service providers manage data securely and protect the privacy of clients and users, making it a crucial compliance framework for technology and cloud service providers.

3. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

HIPAA is a U.S. regulation designed to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI). It mandates that healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities implement appropriate physical, network, and process security measures to safeguard patient data.

4. NIST 800-82 (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

NIST 800-82 provides cybersecurity guidance specifically for Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. It focuses on securing critical infrastructure systems in industries like manufacturing, energy, and utilities.

5. NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection)

NERC-CIP is a set of standards designed to ensure the security of the North American electrical grid. It requires utility companies to implement stringent security controls to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and ensure the reliability of the power supply.

6. IEC 62443 (International Electrotechnical Commission)

IEC 62443 is a set of cybersecurity standards for operational technology (OT) environments. It provides guidelines for securing industrial automation and control systems (IACS) in industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities, ensuring the safety and reliability of OT systems.

7. ISO/IEC 27001 (International Organization for Standardization)

ISO/IEC 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving information security, ensuring organizations follow best practices to manage sensitive information.

8. PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

PCI-DSS is a global standard for securing payment card transactions and protecting cardholder data. It applies to any organization that processes, stores, or transmits credit card information, and mandates strict security controls to prevent data breaches and fraud.

9. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

GDPR is a European Union regulation designed to protect the personal data of EU citizens. It sets strict rules on how personal data is collected, processed, and stored, and gives individuals rights over their data, including the right to access, correct, or delete their information.

10. PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)

PIPEDA is a Canadian federal law that governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. It mandates organizations to protect personal data and provide individuals with the right to access and correct their information.