The cost of SOC 2 Certification services
Today, more than ever, organizations need to ensure the security, availability, privacy, processing integrity and confidentiality of their data and underlying systems—regardless of whether they managed are in-house or outsourced. E Com Security Solutions's Information & Controls Assurance practice specializes in detecting risks that affect internal systems, business processes, projects, [...]
How to validate compliance with PCI DSS standard
PCI DATA SECURITY STANDARD The PCI Data Security Standard requirements apply to all payment card network members, merchants, and service providers that store, process or transmit cardholder data. The core requirements are organized into six categories: Build and Maintain a Secure Network 1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to [...]
Difference between SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports
The increase in outsourcing directly increases the risk carried by the user entities, creating a need to demonstrate control is maintained at all times. One of the most common mechanisms to do this is through the request of the third party or “service organization” for independent reporting on the effectiveness of [...]
Blockchain security risks and its preventive approaches
Blockchain: Blockchain is the new application model of computer technology such as distributed data storage, point-to-point transmission, encryption algorithms etc. Blockchain is an important concept of bitcoin and essentially a decentralized database. Blockchains are helpful, but this technology can be detrimental because of its own specific set of security issues. [...]
Vulnerability Assessment of SCADA and Industrial Control Systems
What is SCADA? Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a system of software and hardware elements that allows industrial organizations to: Control industrial processes locally or at remote locations Monitor, gather, and process real-time data Directly interact with devices such as sensors, valves, pumps, motors, and more through human-machine interface [...]