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Comparing “Records of Processing Activities” (ROPA) and “Data Protection Impact Assessments” (DPIA) (with Podcast)

Understanding ROPA and DPIA: Key GDPR Concepts for Tech Companies Podcast of this article:       Let’s explore two essential components of GDPR compliance: Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA). ROPA provides a comprehensive overview of your data handling, while DPIA focuses on assessing and mitigating risks for specific, […]

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Accelerating feature delivery in software development

My company develops security products for all major operating systems. We work with startups and with big companies, all striving to develop features (functional and non-functional) as fast and as good as possible. While on the first view this seems like a contradiction, there are actually ways of implementing exactly this. For security software development […]

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Delivering secure software in an agile way

  Agile Software Development: Why It’s Better Traditional development methodologies, such as the Waterfall model, struggle to keep up with the need for quick iterations, frequent releases, and adaptability to changing requirements. Agile software development addresses these challenges by emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and continuous delivery. Agile methodologies break down the development process into smaller, manageable […]

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ISO 27001:2022 and TISAX: overlaps and differences

Introduction ISO 27001:2022 and TISAX VDA ISA 6.0 are two prominent standards in the realm of information security management, particularly within the automotive industry. While ISO 27001 provides a global framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange), based on the VDA ISA […]

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Understanding the SOC 2 Certification

Introduction SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) certification is a framework designed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to help organizations manage customer data based on five Trust Service Criteria: , confidentiality,processing integrity, availability, security and privacy. This certification is crucial for service organizations that store or process customer data in the cloud. Comparison […]