SaaStr

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Not every slowdown was made equal – infrastructure, cybersecurity and dev tools will be more resilient than application or vertical SaaS. AI is likely the next platform, dev tools are strategic given the scarcity of developers, cybersecurity is front and center for enterprises, and the data stack is still going strong.

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SaaStr

MARCH 28, 2024

We recently led a [ $50M series B ] investment in Todyl, which is a modular cybersecurity platform for small and medium businesses. I spend a lot of time researching software trends in vertical software, compliance, and AI. We are a deeply research-driven firm and invest in what we call ‘automation for the real economy.’

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Scytale

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Scytale adds the DORA framework to its list of leading security and privacy compliance frameworks, enabling businesses to ensure effective and all-inclusive management of digital risks in financial markets within the EU. Compliance with this framework provides solid principles that companies across various industries can learn from.

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Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Many organizations struggle to find a clear path to HIPAA compliance. They are constantly led off course by trying to understand the complicated terminology, policies and requirements surrounding compliance. They investigate complaints, conduct compliance reviews, and provide education and outreach to foster compliance.

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Payrix

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In the latest episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis sits down with Candice Raybourn, Head of Partner Activation at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss the crucial topic of PCI compliance. Candice underscores the financial and reputational risks associated with non-compliance. is essential.

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Stax

JULY 16, 2024

This is why PCI DSS compliance is critical. Compliance with PCI Data Security Standard regulations prevents shortcomings and vulnerabilities in payment processing, thereby reducing the risk of fraud, identity theft, and cyberattacks. Before 2004, credit card companies had their own set of rules for cybersecurity.

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Learn how to achieve payment processing compliance when surcharging to improve your company’s financial stability and reputation. PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. for transactions also requires this compliance.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. What is PCI Compliance? Why Is PCI Compliance So Important? PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. That’s where Stax comes in.

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Scytale

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Navigating cybersecurity is rarely a walk in the park, especially when the ‘park’ is highly-regulated, well-guarded, and developed by the US Department of Defense. This is particularly crucial regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Who is Subject to CMMC Compliance? Navigating CMMC 2.0

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Scytale

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Designed by the Center for Internet Security, it offers a clear, practical path to strengthening your cybersecurity without needing to be a massive corporation with endless resources. At its core, the CIS cybersecurity framework is a set of best practices for securing IT systems and data from cyber threats. What is the CIS Framework?

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

government, especially those handling sensitive information for the Department of Defense (DoD), cybersecurity is more than just a checkbox. That’s where frameworks like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines come into play.

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Payrix

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

How to prevent costly data breaches It’s crucial for software platforms with embedded payments to implement a multi-layered security approach that involves constant risk assessment, threat mitigation, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. 6) Establish a strong cybersecurity policy tailored to departmental needs.

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With this DORA compliance checklist and clear outline of the DORA compliance requirements, financial entities have a clear roadmap of what they must follow to stay safe and sound. Standardize compliance : No more guessing games across EU countries. Enter DORA. DORA makes sure everyone’s on the same page, regardless of location.

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IT World

MAY 31, 2022

One of the bigger threats to enterprise cybersecurity involves re-purposed third-party code and open-source code, so you'd think Google's Assured Open Source Software service would be a big help. Think again.

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Valerian Tech

JUNE 5, 2023

Introduction In today's digitally connected world, cybersecurity is a top concern for businesses across all sectors, and insurance companies are no exception. In this blog post, we will explore the different dimensions of cybersecurity for insurance companies. Below are only some of the ways they can help.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In my conversations with software developers and technical founders over the years, I’ve heard how complicated these tech stack choices are to make. But we wanted to hear directly from technical founders and software developers about what you look for in a SaaS payment processing service. Is it the interface? Integrations?

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Scytale

MAY 30, 2025

TL;DR Information security compliance is crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining customer trust, and it applies to businesses of all sizes across various industries. Automation and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 simplify compliance and help to mitigate risks. Zero trust security: Trust no one!

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Scytale

JUNE 3, 2024

However, in an unforgiving threat landscape, companies can’t afford to stagnate in terms of cybersecurity. This begs the question – is there an equally effective alternative to navigating cybersecurity instead of hiring an in-house security team, and if so, would that compromise the security standard?

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With this DORA compliance checklist and clear outline of the DORA compliance requirements, financial entities have a clear roadmap of what they must follow to stay safe and sound. Standardize compliance : No more guessing games across EU countries. Enter DORA. DORA makes sure everyone’s on the same page, regardless of location.

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The good news is, the National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a helpful framework to simplify this process. Their Cybersecurity Framework lays out five core functions to focus your efforts: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. The ISO 27001 Bible Everything you need to know about compliance!

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Scytale

JANUARY 21, 2025

If it wasnt clear before, these crises have further emphasized the growing urgency for businesses to recognize that robust cybersecurity measures are more critical than ever. Develop an Incident Response Plan: Prepare a clear and tested response plan for data breaches to minimize damage and recover as quickly as possible.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the compliance requirements of running a startup? As a startup founder trying to build your new organization from the ground up there’s a ton to do – And one of the commitments is keeping security compliance regulations and industry standards, and all that red tape! You’re not alone.

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As fintech continues to grow and reshape the financial landscape, compliance with regulatory requirements becomes crucial to ensure customer data protection, maintain trust, and mitigate potential risks. Why is Fintech Compliance So Important? Compliance measures help to prevent identity theft, fraud, and other financial crimes.

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Scytale

JUNE 25, 2024

The SOC 2 Bible Everything you need to know about SOC 2 compliance. Developed by the AICPA, especially for service organizations, this reporting framework allows SaaS companies to verify that they meet what is considered peak-quality data security standards. However, the one TSC that isn’t optional, is Security.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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Scytale

JUNE 24, 2024

We’re talking about more automated functionalities making your data privacy and security compliance processes faster and more effortless. We kicked off 2024 by integrating some big names to our compliance automation platform.

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Scytale

JUNE 12, 2024

Although the evolving tech landscape can yield unprecedented opportunities, it presents formidable challenges, especially regarding security compliance. Organizations and regulators are now forced to rethink their attitudes towards innovative (albeit risky) solutions to many of the gaps in traditional compliance processes.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. They must also ensure that sub-merchants are compliant with the regulations set by card companies, e.g. PCI compliance.

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Audacix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Remember, ISO 27001 accreditation along with GDPR compliance and other such certifications, is considered an international standard for proving that your business objectives align with the security requirements of interested parties, eg. It Combines Data Privacy & Cybersecurity. your enterprise customers.

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Clouded Judgement

JULY 17, 2024

Data center buildouts are critical to sustaining and accelerating the development and deployment of the Intelligence Revolution. Security Summary: Data centers require robust security measures to protect against physical and cyber threats, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

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Frontegg

JUNE 1, 2021

Following my previous blog post on Audit Logs for SaaS Enterprise Customers , I’ve received a bunch of questions on what’s the difference between Audit Logs and other types of Logs you would typically encounter while developing a SaaS application. Type 1: Developer Logs. Personas & Use Cases — Developers, for traceability.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Generative AI : Generates diverse media types, assisting in strategy creation, predictive modeling and product development, impacting content marketing and customer service. Data security and privacy : Addresses increasing data breaches and cybercrimes, emphasizing the importance of robust data governance and compliance.

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Scytale

JULY 29, 2024

This EU law sets high standards for cybersecurity, demanding a lot of measures to keep your network and systems safe. In this blog, we’ll break down what exactly the NIS2 Directive is, the regulation’s key requirements, and the importance of these proactive cybersecurity measures. What is the NIS2 Directive? Who Needs to Comply?

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

When it comes to choosing a cybersecurity framework, two heavyweights often come up: SOC 2 and NIST. These criteria form the foundation for SOC 2 compliance: Security : Making sure that systems are protected from unauthorized access, whether that be hacking or internal misuse.

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Scytale

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

When it comes to choosing a cybersecurity framework, two heavyweights often come up: SOC 2 and NIST. These criteria form the foundation for SOC 2 compliance: Security : Making sure that systems are protected from unauthorized access, whether that be hacking or internal misuse.

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Scytale

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where data breaches and cyber threats loom as constant challenges , choosing the right cybersecurity framework is paramount for safeguarding your organization’s sensitive information. So what exactly is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)? What is NIST CSF?

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