Security Management Planning
1. Introduction Security management planning is a critical process that ensures the effective creation, implementation, and enforcement of an organization’s security policy. It provides the structure through which an organization protects its information assets, physical facilities, personnel, and reputation while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (Whitman & Mattord, 2022). 2. Security Policy A… Continúa leyendo Security Management Planning
The Security Function: Building Measurable, Effective, and Strategic Protection
In today’s interconnected business environment, information security is no longer a peripheral concern—it is a strategic function essential to protecting assets, maintaining trust, and enabling growth. A mature security program aligns with business objectives through strong governance, measurable outcomes, and ongoing improvement (ISACA, 2018). The Role of Security Governance Security governance provides the framework that… Continúa leyendo The Security Function: Building Measurable, Effective, and Strategic Protection
California’s Delete Act (SB 362)
Abstract Enacted in October 2023, California’s Delete Act—Senate Bill 362—creates a centralized deletion mechanism for consumers, administered by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). 1. Introduction and Legislative Overview Senate Bill 362 (the Delete Act) was signed into law on October 10, 2023. The Act transfers data-broker registration and enforcement from the Attorney General to… Continúa leyendo California’s Delete Act (SB 362)
The FACTA Disposal Rule: Statutory Basis and Regulatory Scope
Abstract The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA) amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to expand consumer protections against identity theft. Section 216 of FACTA directed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other federal agencies to issue regulations requiring “reasonable measures” for the proper disposal of consumer report information. Codified at… Continúa leyendo The FACTA Disposal Rule: Statutory Basis and Regulatory Scope
The Dodd-Frank Act: Financial Stability, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Challenges
Abstract The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 represents the most sweeping financial reform in the United States since the Great Depression. Enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis, the statute sought to restore financial stability, eliminate “too big to fail,” enhance transparency, and protect consumers. This article analyzes the… Continúa leyendo The Dodd-Frank Act: Financial Stability, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Challenges
Safeguarding Consumer Information under the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (the Safeguards Rule’s Core Objectives)
Introduction The Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA) of 1999 introduced a comprehensive legal framework to regulate how financial institutions manage consumer information. A key component, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Safeguards Rule, sets forth explicit objectives designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer data. Information privacy has emerged as a defining challenge for financial… Continúa leyendo Safeguarding Consumer Information under the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (the Safeguards Rule’s Core Objectives)
What is an Investigative Consumer Report?
An investigative consumer report is a type of consumer report that includes information about an individual’s character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or lifestyle, typically gathered through personal interviews with acquaintances, previous employers, landlords, or other knowledgeable sources. These reports are frequently used in employment and housing contexts and are governed by federal and state consumer… Continúa leyendo What is an Investigative Consumer Report?
Identity Theft and the Red Flags Rule
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “identity theft” affects an estimated nine million Americans annually, resulting in significant financial and reputational harm to individuals and costly losses to businesses. Identity theft occurs when an individual’s personal or financial information is used without authorization. This may include details such as their name and address, credit… Continúa leyendo Identity Theft and the Red Flags Rule
Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide
(NIST SP 800-66 Rev. 2) 1. Purpose and Scope: Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule What it is: Why it matters: 2. The Risk-Based Approach to Security What it is: Key Elements: Why it matters: 3. Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards 🔹Administrative Safeguards: Defined in the Security Rule as the “administrative actions and policies, and procedures… Continúa leyendo Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule: A Cybersecurity Resource Guide
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