IT compliance spans a wide range of standards and regulations that govern how organizations secure data and systems. Some of the most common examples include:
ISO 27001 – ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management. It provides organizations with a framework to build an Information Security Management System (ISMS), essentially a structured set of security policies, procedures, and risk management practices
NIS2 – The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is an EU-wide cybersecurity law that aims to improve cyber resilience across the member states and internal market. It applies to many public and private entities from various sectors such as energy, banking, healthcare, finance, and digital infrastructure.
PCI-DSS – The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a framework of security requirements aimed at safeguarding payment data and credit card transactions against fraud and breaches. It applies to any organization that handles cardholder information — from retailers and e-commerce businesses to payment processors.
SOC2 – Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) is a voluntary security and privacy framework created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It is primarily aimed at cloud service providers, SaaS vendors, and other organizations that manage customer data in the cloud.
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