How to ensure continuous compliance? Here are some suggestions.
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- Team Omega
- April 4, 2014
Here are some points from an article related to establishing an IT control framework. However, this is perfectly applicable for ensuring continuous compliance in retail security as well. Some sensible high-level points that a business can follow: Phone 636-557-7777 for more information on continuous compliance.
| Planning and Organization: | Acquisition & Implementation: | Delivery and Support: |
| Determine information architecture | Acquire, maintain application software | Ensure systems security |
| Define IT organization, relationships | Acquire, maintain technology infrastructure | Educate, train users |
| Ensure compliance with external requirements | Develop, maintain procedures | Manage problems, incidents |
| Assess risks | Manage changes | Manage data, facilities, operation |
In addition, follow all aspects of monitoring, updating, patching, logging, two-factor authentication, anti-virus, anti-malware, wireless intrusion detection and prevention.
Have a dedicated IT staff to do the above. If you do not have the staff, talk to a trusted managed security service provider like Omega ATC. Omega ATC is a certified Level 1 service provider and has all the credentials to keep you compliant. Phone 636-557-7777.