Specialized Compliance Requirements for Highly Regulated Industries
In highly regulated industries, organizations face a complex landscape of compliance standards designed to safeguard critical infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and ensure the secure handling of transactions. Notably, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards are tailored to fortify the security and reliability of the power grid. These standards encompass rigorous cybersecurity measures, covering facets such as access controls and incident response.
Healthcare, a sector handling vast amounts of sensitive information, adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. HIPAA sets stringent controls on the protection of patient information, requiring robust measures in risk assessment, encryption, and privacy practices. HITECH builds upon...