FTC Safeguards Compliant

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Includes: IAPDA/FTC Safeguard Rules Certificate upon completion and approval. 

Unsure about your FTC audit measures? Don't worry, we've got you covered. At IAPDA we understand the importance of a comprehensive Cyber Health program that meets the requirements set forth by the FTC. That's why we offer a range of measures to ensure compliance, including:
• Designated cybersecurity professional with relevant experience and certifications
• Regular board and executive leadership reports on cybersecurity status, control effectiveness, testing, and new risks/threats
• Documented data flows and inventories for critical data intake channels
• Quarterly risk assessments to identify/address vulnerabilities
• Network penetration tests and vulnerability scanning
• Regular testing of applications for cyber risk exposure
• cybersecurity best practices and awareness training for employees
• Periodic reviews of vendor security agreements
• Quarterly security policy reviews/updates
• Incident response plan for suspected data breaches
• Regular review of access to sensitive data and apps through identity access management
• Secure data storage measures, including encryption and masking
• Encrypted data transmission and multi-factor authentication for accessing sensitive data systems
• Regular customer data assessment and deletion from the environment
• Environment changes tracking and user activity monitoring through logging tools and SIEM.

With our comprehensive Cyber Health program, you can rest assured that your business is FTC compliant and protected against cyber threats. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help safeguard your organization.
"While not an all-inclusive list, this assessment is meant to highlight the steps your organization must take in order to make a good-faith effort to comply with the updated FTC Safeguards Rule.

FTC Safeguards Compliant

• Board Reporting: A qualified individual regularly reports to and advises the board of directors on cyber risks to the organization and health of the information security program.

• Data Security & Encryption: Businesses must implement reasonable security measures to protect consumers personal information, such as encryption access controls required in scrub lists (powered by DSI).

• Risk Assessment: Identify risks and weaknesses in your security protocols and develop strategies to protect customer information from being altered, misused, or destroyed.

• Third Party Management: Monitor vendor security posture to confirm they align with contractual and compliance requirements to protect customer data.

• Privacy Policy: Businesses must have a clear and conspicuous privacy policy that discloses their data collection, use, and sharing practices.

• Vulnerability Management: Regularly assess the environment to identify security gaps through technical testing and simulated cyber-attacks.

• Employee Awareness Training: Provide regular training and test employees to carry out the best practices from the information security program and awareness for any emerging threats.

"While not an all-inclusive list, this assessment is meant to highlight the steps your organization must take in order to make a good-faith effort to comply with the updated FTC Safeguards Rule.

• Log Management: Implement procedures and controls to monitor the environment for any anomalies including access to sensitive systems or data, or account privilege modifications.

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• FTC Safeguard Compliance

  •    Board Reporting: A qualified individual regularly reports to and advises the board of directors on cyber risks to the organization and health of the information security program. •    Data Security & Encryption: Businesses must implement reasonable security measures to protect consumers personal information, such as encryption access controls required in scrub lists (powered by DSI). •    Risk Assessment: Identify risks and weaknesses in your security protocols and develop strategies to protect customer information from being altered, misused, or destroyed. •    Third Party Management:  Monitor vendor security posture to confirm they align with contractual and compliance requirements to protect customer data. •    Privacy Policy: Businesses must have a clear and conspicuous privacy policy that discloses their data collection, use, and sharing practices. •    Vulnerability Management: Regularly assess the environment to identify security gaps through technical testing and simulated cyber-attacks. •    Employee Awareness Training: Provide regular training and test employees to carry out the best practices from the information security program and awareness for any emerging threats. "While not an all-inclusive list, this assessment is meant to highlight the steps your organization must take in order to make a good-faith effort to comply with the updated FTC Safeguards Rule. •    Log Management: Implement procedures and controls to monitor the environment for any anomalies including access to sensitive systems or data, or account privilege modifications.

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