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Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 is united states legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. It was subsequently revised in 2009 as a hitech act & again in 2013 with omnibus rule.Hipaa&s objective was to reform the healthcare industry by reducing costs, simplifying administrative processes and burdens, and improving the privacy and security of protected health information (phi). What are the benefits of hipaa compliance certification?privacy of health data security of health data notification of data breaches business opportunities through compliance control on copies of medical data increases personal privacy in healthcare information and decision-makinghas created a brand-new industry to support medical professionalsprevents any form of discrimination in the medical sectorassigns role-based security of phirequires the organization to have a data backup plan in place & share a copy on requestprotection against malicious software & reduces the risk of hacking phiphysical security is a key area enforced for medical providers reduction in the number of medical record errorsstreamlining of processes through iterations and system audits

Gdpr (general data protection regulation) is a regulation in eu law (eu) 2016/679 on data protection & privacy of individual citizens personal data or personal identifiable information (pii) of european union (eu) and european economic area (eea). It is also applicable to outsourcing this data out of eu and eea as well. What are the benefits of being gdpr compliant?the opportunity for customer retention and confidence in eu & eea regionsbetter data security practicesopportunity to learn & implement new technologysecured mode of data storage & transfernew rules & rights for individuals/data subjects (consents, data deletion, privacy policy, etc.)transparency with interested parties on the use of personal data processingoutward business development approachstreamlined client support approachbetter handling of personal information of individualsimposing data minimization on all business processesnew job opportunities for dpo & other security roleswho should be gdpr compliant?the regulation applies to the processing of personal data in the european union.This regulation applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities carried out by an establishment; either in the capacity of a controller or a processor, or both, in the european union, regardless of whether the processing takes place within eu-eea or out of it. To simply:firms located in the eu-eeafirms not located in the eu-eea, if they offer free or paid goods or services to eu residents or monitor the behavior of eu residents

The payment card industry data security standard (pci dss) is an information security standard for organizations that handle branded debit/credit cards from the major card schemes.The pci standard is defined by the card brands and managed by the payment card industry security standards council. What are the benefits of pci dss compliance?security improvement reduces the risk of data breachespeace of mind for you and your customersboost in customer confidence, thus better customer relationshipincreasing profits through improved brand reputationcompliance helps avoid expensive fineswho should get the pci dss compliance?pci dss compliance is a requirement to merchants and other organizations that store, process and/or transmit cardholder data.Every payment card brand has recommended certain requirements for compliance validation and reporting.To put in simple terms, pci compliance is required by companies using payments cards to make online transactions secure and protect them against identity theft.

Soc is designed to help service organizations that provide services to other entities, build trust and confidence in the service performed and controls related to the services through a report. Types of soc compliancesoc 1 (soc for service organizations icfr): report on controls of a service organization relevant to user entities internal control over financial reporting (icfr).Soc 2 (soc for service organizations, trust services criteria): report on controls of a service organization relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.Soc 3 (soc for service organizations trust services criteria for general use report): these reports are designed to meet the needs of users who need assurance about the controls of a service organization.Soc for cyber security (new): a reporting framework for communicating information about the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk management program to a broad range of stakeholders.Soc for vendor supply chain (under development): an internal controls report on a vendors manufacturing process for customers of manufacturers and distributors to better understand the security risks in their supply chains.

The health information trust alliance (hitrust) has established a common security framework (csf) that can be used by all organizations that create, access, store, or exchange sensitive and/or regulated health related data.The csf includes a prescriptive set of controls that seek to harmonize the requirements of multiple regulations and standards. What are the benefits of hitrust certification?reduced time and resources dedicated for auditsmeet customer requirements through compliancebetter understanding of risks and growth opportunities of an organizationenhanced security systems for better credibility and brand reputationsimplified compliance process for better healthcare serviceswho can get hitrust certification?hitrust is a common framework built through collaboration with healthcare, information security and business technology for any organization to create, access, store or exchange protected health information (phi) safely and securely.

Vapt is a technical approach to address security loopholes in the it infrastructure of an organization (application, software system, network etc.). Vulnerability assessment is a process of identifying with an objective not to miss any loopholes. Based on the observation of vulnerability assessment with regards to severity, a penetration test will be conducted. Penetration test is a proof-of-concept approach to truly explore and exploit vulnerabilities. This method confirms whether or not the vulnerability actually exists and additionally proves that exploiting it may end up in injury to the application or network. The pt process is mostly intrusive and can actually cause damage to the systems; evidence of the same are captured as screenshots or logs, which further helps to aid remediation.Process methodology would be:scanning the network or applicationsearching for security flawsexploiting the security flawsreport generation on risk, severity & probabilityreassessing the systemfinal report what is the methodology for vapt certification?goals & objectives: defines the objective of the assessment.Scope: scope of the test to be defined & area of assessment to be clearly defined.Three possible scopes exist:black box testing: testing from the external network without the knowledge of the internal networks & the system.Grey box testing: testing can be done either by external or internal networks, with the knowledge on internal network and system. Grey box testing is a combination of a black box and white box.White box testing: testing from the internal network with the knowledge of the internal network & the system.Information gathering: collection of information about the it infrastructure such as network, ip addresses, operating system versions, no. Of users, applications used, etc.

The restriction of specific hazardous substances in the european market is controlled or governed by rohs with the directive 2002/95/ec. The standard defines the permissible limits for specific elements of materials. any business that has its products in electronic and electrical domains which are targeted to the european market must be complaint with this directive. Rohs is also closely related to waste electrical and electronic equipment directive (weee) as it concentrates on environment friendly aspects wherein recycling and reuse are also given equal importance. What are the benefits of rohs compliance?product honesty: the product is more trusted by customers and more tests prove that the product will be preferred more by customers. Labeling would clearly state components and its content levels thus ensuring transparency of the product in the market.Enhanced supply chain: the supply chain is better managed, and vendors are aware of product restrictions. A more educated workforce is achieved. Control of materials utilized is established.Health benefits: health benefits for the workforce is enhanced by the use of rohs as more protective equipment is used during production.Reduced defects: the organization will have reduced product defects as the product is controlled in all levels of supply chain and the workforce is better educated.Fewer landfill hazards: with the restriction of hazardous substances, less environmental exploitation is evidenced. More stringent and regularized methods of recycling is practiced.

Total quality management (tqm) is an organization-wide philosophy with its core values which includes phases such as customer focus, involvement of all employees, continuous improvement and the integration of quality management into the organization as a whole. What are the benefits of total quality management?cost reduction tqm reduces costs throughout the organization when applied consistentlyimproved customer satisfaction through better control of quality products and servicesenhanced streamlining of delivery systems through reduced rework and rejectionsreduced lead times through higher productivityhelps in developing an adequate system of communication to enhance transparency and traceabilitywho should go for total quality management?total quality management is applicable across various industry sectors like manufacturing, construction, service-based companies where there is ample and evident amount of room for improvement in terms of delivering quality products and services.

Food safety standard certification is a recognized scheme of the global food safety initiative (gfsi). It has the basic framework of a risk-based approach like iso 22000 certification. Fssc 22000 has basic requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to be certified. The demands of the certification are in harmony with various other standards as iso 22000 is the backbone of the standard. The standard is further stretched with new demands in order to comply with various other international standards for food safety. Food safety management systems have been constructed for meeting requirements of health and safety of the consumers.Iso 22000 food safety management system is a mandatory standard to achieve fssc 22000 certification. Benefits of fssc 22000 certification to your organizationmethodology: a standardized methodology which can provide effective risks identification and management.Easy implementation: since fssc 22000 food safety standard certification is based on the iso model, implementation is easier and controllable.Product reliability: as the products are manufactured with all legal and regulatory requirements, output of products is more trusted and stable.Continual improvement: continual assessment would enable the organization to investigate new sectors of its processing where changes could be brought into the process, hence ensuring continual improvement.Improved engagement: workforce is more involved and would be educated about requirements of food safety. More engagement in maintaining the standard implementation is evidenced.Committed image: the organizations that gets certification would have improved its image in the marketplace. Higher customer trust in organizations that are certified.

Internationally recognized method for identifying and managing the hazards or risks in food system. The food system is addressed through analysis and identification of critical points and implementing these controls. It outlines good manufacturing practices for all food sectors. Haccp is critical for your compliance as it is the base for most international food related standards. Its design is based on preventive approach through the identification and control of biological, physical and chemical hazards. Benefits of haccp certification to your organizationimplementation of internationally recognized standard.Better trust with customers. Reduced costs in long run. Food safety standards increase. Informed staffs in the organization.Enhanced inventory control.Consistency in the product quality.

Halal is derived from arabic which means lawful or permitted, provides assurance to all muslim consumers that the food is processed according to islamic laws (sharia). The food products which are consumed by muslim communities in daily life are in compliance with the process and procedure as defined by islamic laws which are also nutritious and ensure quality. certpro would also offer guidelines to be followed by the manufacturer or processor of food which establishes the halal process. The certification, though applicable to meat industry, is also applicable to industries that process milk, canned foods and additives. There are few mandatory requirements in halal certification. The certification would help the muslim community to identify the acceptable food product and would also boost the business in few areas of nations where the community is in abundance. Certpro offers halal certification in india, south africa, oman, uae, dubai, saudi arabia, iraq, iran, nigeria and all other nations. What are the benefits of halal certification?lawful food according to islamic dietary guidelinesintegrity and ethical way of life by avoiding cruelty to animals, harm to the environment and unfair business practicesproviding quality system and good practices for creating a trusted reputation with their customerslegal implicationsa platform to penetrate international marketsboosts other supporting standards such as haccp and good manufacturing practice (gmp)

It specifies the methods that are reasonably acceptable globally for production of food products. The methods defined in global gap certification would enhance the creation of food in basically three important aspects economical, safe and qualitative (nutritious). the certification is fast becoming a compulsion as most of the retailers are demanding it as it showcases the practice of good agricultural methods in all sectors of food production. The certification defines a better relationship between producers and their consumers. What are the benefits of gap certification?reduction in risks of food hazards.Market access enhanced market presence due to the certification.Complete control system.Better capacity management.Increase in exports.Informed workforce.Professional and tested methods of farming.Increase in crop quality.