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NIST SP 800-53 vs FedRAMP vs SP 800-171: A Clear Guide

NIST SP 800-53 vs FedRAMP vs SP 800-171: A Clear Guide

Posted by ComplianceForge Support on Jun 20, 2023

NIST SP 800-53 R5 vs FedRAMP R5 vs NIST SP 800-171 R2 vs NIST SP 800-171 R3 Within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), there is considerable confusion about the concept of "FedRAMP equivalency" as it p … read more
Strategy vs Operations vs Tactics

Strategy vs Operations vs Tactics

Posted by ComplianceForge Support on Jun 15, 2023

Strategy vs Operations vs TacticsThe purpose of this article is to help cybersecurity leaders up their game by gaining a baseline understanding of strategy vs operations vs tactics.All too often,  … read more
Policy vs Standard vs Control vs Procedure

Policy vs Standard vs Control vs Procedure

Posted by ComplianceForge Support on Jun 15, 2023

Policy vs Standard vs Control vs Procedure When it comes to cybersecurity compliance, words have specific meaning and it is important to get those terms correct. In reality, these cybers … read more
Statutory vs Regulatory vs Contractual

Statutory vs Regulatory vs Contractual

Posted by ComplianceForge Support on Jun 14, 2023

Statutory vs Regulatory vs Contractual: Cybersecurity & Privacy ComplianceCompliance terms are pretty badly abused, even by professionals within the cybersecurity and privacy industries. Word … read more
Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk

Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk

Posted by ComplianceForge Support on Jun 14, 2023

Threat vs Vulnerability vs Risk Threat, vulnerability and risk management practices are meant to achieve a minimum level of protection - this equates to a reduction in the total risk due to the pr … read more