Regulation & Compliance
Understanding Automotive Retail’s Unique Regulatory Environment
Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Automotive Retail As automotive dealerships increasingly handle sensitive financial and personal information, they fall under related scrutiny. The two regulatory and compliance standards dealerships fall under include the Federal Trade Commission’s Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (FTC Safeguards Rule) and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Impact of FTC…
Read More10 Key Factors That Make A Bullet Proof Managed Cybersecurity Solution in 2023
Businesses are getting there – but there is still work to do. Over the past few years, many businesses across the globe have improved their cybersecurity solutions, yet still about one-third of small businesses are attempting to get by with only a basic level of protection. This isn’t working anymore, as hackers have truly mastered social…
Read MoreDecember 8th Cybersecurity Summit – Why Your Business Can’t Afford to Miss It
Cybersecurity is an imperative, but often overlooked aspect of your business. As we approach the new normal of remote work, with 35% of American employees working from home full-time, IT experts are urging businesses owners to get comfortable with understanding their business infrastructure and investing in a full-scale, robust cybersecurity program. As convenient as it…
Read MoreThe Importance of Compliance Regulations in the Financial Services Industry
Compliance regulations help to promote transparency and fairness in financial transactions. They keep the financial system stable and secure, providing important support for the overall economy. What is the Relationship Between Compliance and Cybersecurity? There is a close relationship between compliance and cybersecurity. Cybersecurity risks can lead to compliance problems, and compliance problems can lead…
Read MoreWhat is NIST and Why Should I Care?
You’ve heard other Managed Service Providers (MSPS) boasting about being NIST certified or following the NIST framework when applying cybersecurity programs, but you might have one question: What does that mean to me? The difference is night and day; it could mean everything. NIST 101 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), originating from…
Read MoreData Privacy Champions!
Cooperative Systems Joins a Nationwide Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day by Signing On as a Champion Organizations across the world are generating awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. January 26, 2022 – Today we’re announcing our commitment to being a Champion of Data Privacy (CDPD) and increasing…
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