Tag: Compliance

Much Ado About Financial Services and Compliance

Last September my colleague Alex Tay tackled the state of cybersecurity in Singapore and reasons for critical information infrastructure (CIIs) sectors to comply with the recent mandates from the Cyber Security Agency (CSA). As one of the 11 CIIs covered under Singapore’s cybersecurity bill, the banking and finance sector isn’t exempt to the new regulatory mandates for compliance—in fact, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently tightened cybersecurity rules to further protect their IT systems. How will the financial sector cope with compliance considering today’s ever-evolving guidelines, rules, and its various interpretations?

Companies Collect More Data Than They Can Analyze

On May 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. This long-awaited deadline ushered in a new age where confidence of data protection measures is more critical than ever. Organizations could incur reputational damage and a hefty fine, for example, if their lack of confidence coincides with GDPR noncompliance. With GDPR […]

Are you ready for DFARS?

With the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement compliance deadline approaching, businesses are scrambling to meet compliance requirements. DFARS addresses the need for strong, two-factor authentication and physical access controls. Are you ready for DFARS?