CompTIA SecurityX Blog Series
Core Exam Objectives 1: Governance, Risk, and Compliance

In the realm of cybersecurity, foundational best practices offer essential guidelines for establishing a resilient security posture. These practices are grounded in principles that promote

System and Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) is a widely recognized security framework designed to help organizations manage data protection, privacy, and security. Developed by

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) is a comprehensive guideline that provides a standardized approach for managing and reducing cybersecurity

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving cybersecurity across public and private sectors. CIS provides well-known benchmarks, frameworks, and

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is an organization dedicated to defining and promoting best practices for securing cloud computing environments. Through various frameworks, certification programs,

Benchmarks are essential components of a security and reporting framework, offering organizations a reference point for measuring and improving security performance. These benchmarks include established

Understanding the distinctions between audits, assessments, and certifications is essential for maintaining a robust information security program. Each of these processes plays a unique role

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law established by the European Union (EU) that sets a high standard for data

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a landmark data privacy law that grants California residents greater control over their personal information. Enacted in 2018,

The Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, is a comprehensive data protection regulation that aims to secure the personal

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law aimed at protecting the privacy and security of children under the age of

E-discovery, or electronic discovery, is the process of identifying, collecting, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) for legal cases, audits, or investigations. For organizations operating