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The 3 Questions at the Core of Every Cybersecurity Compliance

Mandate

By Cam Roberson, VP Sales & Channel Development, Beachhead Solutions Inc.

Cybersecurity compliance is undergoing a massive shift, with regulatory frameworks rapidly introducing
more complex rules, stricter enforcement, and tougher penalties for non-compliance. We see this
exemplified through the vast reach of the FTC Safeguards Rule now affecting millions of businesses, the
recent changes in HIPAA enforcement to levy fines against more businesses, and the imminent arrival
of CMMC 2.0’s tighter controls.

To thrive in this more perilous regulatory environment, security and IT teams must adhere to even more
comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that demonstrate effective protections to regulators and prevent
data breaches. Fortunately, businesses can cut through the complexity of their cybersecurity compliance
responsibilities with one simple technique. It all comes down to asking yourself three fundamental
questions:

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