Security and Compliance
IT security and compliance are paramount for companies of all industries.
Every industry has different compliance needs and a different set of unique requirements involved in ensuring they achieve security compliance. Achieving total security compliance on your own can be challenging. That’s why Digital Agent offers a variety of network security and compliance services to fit any industry.
IT Security and Cybersecurity Compliance
Beyond our basic cybersecurity services, we have unique services tailored to specific industries. As your IT security consultants, we work not only to secure your network, but to make sure you are covered in total regulatory compliance. We are familiar with regulatory compliance standards for every industry: FINRA, HIPAA, GLBA, CFPB, NERC CIP v5—you name it, we’ve got you covered.
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This private entity acts as a self-regulatory organization to protect investors by making sure the U.S. securities industry operates fairly and honestly. FINRA offers regulatory oversight over all securities firms that do business with the public, plus those offering professional training, testing, and licensing.
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA is federal legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires financial institutions that offer consumers financial products or services such as loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance to explain their information-sharing practices to their customers and to safeguard sensitive data.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This U.S. government agency makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat consumers fairly.
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC CIP v5). The NERC CIP is a set of requirements designed to secure the assets required for operating North America’s bulk electric system. CIP 5 (version 5) represents progress in mitigating cyber-risks to the bulk power system.
Two of the most well-known sets of rules and regulations come from FINRA and HIPAA.
FINRA
FINRA regulates the financial industry (specifically brokerage firms and brokers) and supervises the stock market and securities industry. FINRA is overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Non-compliance with FINRA can have serious, long-lasting implications. Instead of worrying about compliance, allow Digital Agent’s experts to step in and help. We are extremely knowledgeable about FINRA guidelines and can help your financial organization with IT support services that ensure you are meeting rules and regulations.
HIPAA
HIPAA established the standards and rules for protecting patient data. If your business is a hospital, private practice, or any healthcare organization that deals with protected health information, then you know how important HIPAA is. It ensures healthcare providers are implementing multiple safeguards to protect sensitive and personal health information. Our knowledgeable team will work with you to ensure you are compliant with the required physical, network, and process security measures outlined by HIPAA.
Security and Compliance Solutions for Every Industry
No matter your industry or your standards, never run the risk of non-compliance. The experts at Digital Agent can help.
Why Is Compliance Important?
Maintaining compliance is important for obvious reasons: It helps your organization maintain its integrity and stay in line with mandatory regulations. However, there are other great benefits of staying compliant within your industry.
- Improve Security. IT security regulations and mandatory compliance guidelines improve your overall corporate security by setting the baseline requirements. Without these sets of rules, organizations wouldn’t have a standard to follow. Regulations keep business data security levels consistent across industries.
- Minimize Losses. By improving security you will, in turn, decrease the likelihood of a breach, which could be costly to your business. By taking the proper preventive measures, you can avoid losing millions in sales, repair costs, and legal fees.
- Increase Control. Improved security also results in increased control. By staying compliant, you can prevent employee mistakes and inside theft, while also keeping an eye on external threats.
- Maintain Trust. Customers trust businesses with their personal information. Honor that trust by staying compliant within your industry.
Are you having trouble keeping up with the regulations in your industry? Reach out to Digital Agent to stay compliant.
Don’t Forget About External Threats
In addition to controlling the people within your organization through standard regulatory compliance, it’s also important to be aware of outside threats. Digital Agent’s cybersecurity services will keep your data and network secure.
Our Team and Level of Experience Can Help Your Business
Since 1998, Digital Agent has been helping companies of all sizes across various industries remain compliant. We work with companies in Georgia and beyond; no matter where you are or what line of work you’re in, we have you covered in total regulatory compliance. We have achieved our reputation in this highly competitive industry by consistently providing high-quality IT support and by employing a team of highly trained, experienced, and personable technical consultants.
We take the time to get to know your company and your company’s needs so we can provide you with unique service offerings tailored specifically to you. Our biggest investment is you, and, therefore, we are always thinking about what is best for your company’s growth, now and in the future. Ready to see how outsourcing your compliance solutions to an experienced team that cares can make a difference? Contact Digital Agent today.
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