Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Being onsite for an assessment is better, but a lot of it is possible remotely

The way we shop for groceries has changed because of the unusual circumstances the world is in today. Instead of spending as much time physically in the store selecting our own items, we now have the option to order online and arrange for a time to pick them up, or better yet, have them delivered. Of course, there may be a few items you’d prefer to go in and see in person, like fresh produce. Similarly, because of the state of the world today, the way security assessments are performed has also had to change.
Prior to 2020, it was common that independent assessors would spend a sometimes-significant portion of their time at a client’s site. Being physically present is even a requirement for some standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Why is it necessary to spend time on site when conducting…

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August 12, 2020 at 09:10PM

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