Compliance is the process of ensuring that an organization's information security policies, procedures, and practices meet the requirements of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Compliance is a critical aspect of cybersecurity, as it helps organizations to minimize the risk of security breaches and ensure the protection of sensitive data.
Examples of cybersecurity compliance regulations and standards include:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - a European Union regulation that requires organizations to protect the personal data of EU citizens and residents.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - a US regulation that requires healthcare organizations to protect the privacy and security of patient information.
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) - a set of security standards developed by major credit card companies to ensure the security of payment card data.
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 - a widely recognized standard for information security management systems.
