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Compliance Program
A compliance program is a structured set of internal policies, procedures, and controls an organization implements to ensure it adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Its primary goal is to prevent, detect, and respond to potential violations.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A compliance program is an organizational framework comprising integrated policies, procedures, training, and internal controls designed to ensure adherence to external regulatory requirements, legal obligations, and internal ethical standards, thereby mitigating legal, financial, and reputational risks within the Cybersecurity & Defense sector.
BACKGROUND
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) is a software set of information security tools used for vulnerability scanning and risk assessment by agencies of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). It performs automated vulnerability scanning and device configuration assessment. ACAS was implemented by the DoD in 2012, with contracts awarded to Tenable, Inc. (then known as Tenable Network Security) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services to improve cybersecurity within the DoD. It is mandated by regulations for all DoD agencies and is deployed via download. Part of the ACAS software monitors passive network traffic, new network hosts, and applications that are vulnerable to compromise. It also generates required reports and data that are remotely accessible, with a centralized console, and is Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) compliant. The Defense Information Systems Agency's Cyber Development (CD) provides program management and support in the deployment of ACAS. The Army's Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate said in 2016 that ACAS gives the Army "a clear, specific and timely picture of cyber vulnerabilities and how they are being addressed. Not only does the technology streamline processes at the operator level, it also enables broader goals such as the Cybersecurity Scorecard and automated patching for improved mission assurance."
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- Compliance framework
- Regulatory compliance system
- Ethics and compliance program
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program
- Internal control system
USAGE NOTE
In cybersecurity and defense, a robust compliance program is crucial for managing sensitive data, protecting critical infrastructure, and avoiding severe penalties for non-adherence to industry-specific regulations like NIST, CMMC, GDPR, or HIPAA.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Compliance Program.
Provides a full suite of privacy, security, and GRC solutions, including automated compliance management for various cybersecurity regulations and frameworks.
Offers a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module within its platform that helps organizations manage regulatory compliance, risk, and audit processes for cybersecurity and beyond.
Provides an integrated risk management platform that enables organizations to manage IT, operational, and financial risk as well as regulatory compliance programs, particularly in cybersecurity.
Automates security and compliance for companies, helping them get and stay compliant with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and other cybersecurity frameworks.
Automates the entire security compliance journey from start to audit-ready, covering frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and more, streamlining compliance programs.
Offers an enterprise risk management (ERM) software suite, including modules for compliance management, risk assessment, and policy management, crucial for cybersecurity programs.
Provides a comprehensive GRC platform that integrates risk management, compliance management, audit management, and third-party risk management solutions relevant to cybersecurity compliance.
Known for its cloud platform for security and compliance, offering solutions for vulnerability management, policy compliance, and security configuration assessments vital for compliance programs.
Offers cybersecurity solutions, including tools for vulnerability management and compliance auditing that help organizations measure and manage cyber risk and adherence to compliance programs.