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Travis Good

Workstreet's Vanta implementation service offers a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking efficient compliance automation. Our expert-led process integrates seamlessly with your systems, accelerating certification and enhancing overall securit

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HITRUST e1 on Vanta offers a streamlined path to security certification. This powerful combination makes compliance more accessible for growing companies, automating evidence collection and simplifying the assessment process.

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Workstreet offers expert Vanta implementation services, transforming compliance from a burden to a strategic asset through automation and personalized integration.

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Travis Good

Explore ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018: key differences, applications, and benefits. Learn which certification suits your organization's needs for information security, cloud security, and data privacy.

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Discover why hiring a Virtual CISO is crucial for your company's cybersecurity. Learn about the benefits and why Workstreet's expertise makes them the ideal choice for modern, growth-focused businesses.

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Shift left compliance integrates regulatory adherence early in software development, reducing costs and improving quality. Workstreet offers tools and expertise to overcome challenges and streamline implementation.

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Travis Good

Explore the differences between SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 reports, understand their benefits, and learn about future trends in compliance. Discover how SOC 2 can enhance your organization's security and build customer trust.

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FedRAMP opens doors for startups in the federal market. This guide covers the basics, impact levels, authorization steps, CSP selection, costs, and tips for navigating the complex but rewarding process.

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Travis Good

Building trust is crucial for B2B SaaS companies. A Trust Page showcases security measures, streamlines reviews, and builds confidence. Vanta's Trust Center offers real-time compliance, AI answers, and ROI tracking.

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Travis Good

Regular user access reviews are vital for compliance and security. They reduce risks, enhance visibility, and foster a security-conscious culture. Implement them to protect your organization.

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Travis Good

Learn how to successfully migrate your compliance program to a modern platform like Vanta. Our guide covers project planning, implementation steps, and best practices for a smooth transition, helping you enhance your security and compliance efforts.

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Travis Good

Modernize compliance through digital transformation, why it matters and. how to build a compliance roadmap. Embrace technology, foster a compliance culture, and integrate across your organization for enhanced efficiency and risk management.

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Travis Good

RoPAs are essential for GDPR compliance and increasingly important for US privacy laws. Learn what they are, why they matter, and best practices for creating and maintaining them to protect data and ensure compliance.

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Travis Good

Comprehensive guide to preparing an Authority to Operate (ATO) package for federal systems. Covers key steps, best practices, and how Workstreet's MSP and vCISO services can assist in the process.

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Travis Good

Demystifying the ATO process: Learn about types, steps, timelines, and tips for obtaining federal Authority to Operate. Discover how Workstreet can streamline your compliance journey.

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Travis Good

Automated Vendor Risk Management (VRM) is crucial for SaaS companies to efficiently comply with SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA.Vanta’s AI-powered and streamlined VRM + Workstreet saves you time and money, ensuring your VRM process runs correctly.

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Travis Good

Workstreet now supports ISO 42001, the new standard for AI tech. Partnering with Vanta, we offer gap analysis, policy development, risk management, and continuous compliance to help companies achieve and maintain ISO 42001 certification.

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Getting an SBIR is great! As cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical, SBIR grant recipients need to understand a crucial next step: obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO).

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Travis Good

HITRUST is an increasingly popular standard that's hard to achieve. Learn how to automate and streamline HITRUST with Workstreet and Vanta.

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Ross Van Wyk

Workstreet offers an eight-step guide to streamline SOC 2 audits, highlighting the importance of scoping, policy creation, personnel organization, and more.

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Ryan Rich

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was instituted in 2018, it signaled a seismic shift in data privacy management.

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Ryan Rich

The critical role of compliance platforms in managing regulatory requirements like SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

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Travis Good

As a startup, should data governance matter to you? The answer is yes as it is becoming table stakes for a functioning cybersecurity and privacy program. Build trust and pass audits with effective data governance.

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Travis Good

While HITRUST has value and ROI because it builds trust in the market, it is not for everybody and should not be pursued unless there is good reason. Before venturing down the HITRUST path, there are key questions your startup should be answering.

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Travis Good

With a focus on startups, we cover conducting an internal audit for ISO 27001 compliance, discussing the requirements, the challenges faced by startups, and how to streamline the process using a platform like Vanta.

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Travis Good

What is a DPO? As we kept getting asked about DPOs, who can be one, when do I need one, what do DPOs do - we decided to write this guide to help startup founders and managers better understand how and why to leverage a Data Protection Officer DPO.

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Travis Good

While speed should not be the only goal of a SOC 2 audit, it is an important consideration for almost every company planning on doing a SOC 2. Use these steps to accelerate your timeline to SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2.

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A Security and Compliance Roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the steps an organization needs to take to ensure its operations are secure and compliant with relevant regulations. This post discuss the how and why of these roadmaps.

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Travis Good

Modern companies and startups move at the speed of trust. SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are two widely recognized standards for reporting security and trust. In this post, we highlight the steps to extend your SOC 2 to ISO 27001.

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Travis Good

Are you a startup founder or employee considering working with a vCISO? Or maybe you’ve already made the call and are getting ready to onboard a new fractional cybersecurity lead? If so, this post is for you.

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Travis Good

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer, or vCISO, is an outsourced or fractional security expert, ideally with startup experience, who provides cybersecurity services to organizations. These services are perfectly suited to growing startups.

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Travis Good

Workstreet: Your on-demand team for startup security, privacy, and compliance. We manage all aspects, freeing you to focus on growth. Expert services, tailored for your startup's unique needs.

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