Alyned Thinking

The Alyne Library has recently been updated with a Control Set covering version 5.0.4 of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) issued by the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA). The ISA allows for self-assessments, audits and health checks in accordance with the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX).

The convergence of big data and hyper cloud infrastructure has created a myriad of issues around the access, use and storage of data. The wave of nationalism and ‘inward focus’ as a reaction to a sustained period of outward-looking globalism is a major reason for this. Data custodians have very strong views and often regulatory requirements around how data should be treated. In this article, Stephen Nyabadza from Alyne’s Sales Team unpacks and explains Alyne’s approach to data within a Software-as-a-service (SaaS) cloud environment satisfies all concerns in this area.

The Alyne Library has recently been updated with a Control Set covering the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It explains the general data protection regime that applies to most UK businesses and organisations, and covers the UK GDPR, tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data privacy is a global issue. As the world gets more connected, data privacy, protection and security concerns are gathering greater attention. It is concerning to observe that organisations are falling behind in their efforts to protect the privacy of users’ personally identifiable information (PII). In this article, we will provide a summary into the recent Facebook data breach and how Alyne can help global companies respond to increasing privacy, protection and security threats.

Although HIPAA has been in effect for over two decades, compliance with the law is still not a straightforward task. Many still lack the appropriate measures applicable to their organisation or are unsure of how to comply with all of the HIPAA Rules set out in Part 164. Alyne's technology can facilitate this process, and offers a comprehensive mapping of Part 164 of the HIPAA regulation, covering the provisions of the HIPAA Data Privacy, Security Controls and Breach Notification Rules.