Security alerts are notifications that are generated by security monitoring tools or systems when predefined criteria or conditions are met. These criteria involve detecting specific patterns, behaviors, or events that
In this chapter, we have explored wide aspects of compliance management and governance within the realm of cloud security. We began by defining compliance management and governance, highlighting their symbiotic
Compliance audits refer to systematic and independent evaluations conducted by organizations to assess their adherence to established regulations, standards, and internal policies. Many regulatory frameworks require organizations to undergo regular
Global and regional compliance considerations refer to the differences between regulatory requirements and standards that have a global scope and those that are specific to particular regions or countries. Organizations
CSPs often adhere to their own security and compliance standards. For example, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud have established compliance programs and certifications (for example, AWS’s Well-Architected
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmark controls are a set of best practice guidelines for securing various types of technology platforms and systems. These controls are developed and maintained
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is essentially a comprehensive set of guidelines, best practices, and standards put together by NIST. Its primary purpose is to assist organizations in the management
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) is a privacy law that builds upon and amends the CCPA. It was approved by Californian voters in November 2020 and is intended to
SOC 2 is a widely recognized framework for assessing and reporting on the security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of data handled by service organizations. It was developed by
HIPAA is a significant piece of legislation enacted in the US in 1996. HIPAA has had a profound impact on the healthcare industry, particularly concerning the handling of protected health