SOC 2 compliance is a crucial standard for organizations that handle sensitive customer data, particularly cloud service providers and SaaS businesses. However, achieving and maintaining SOC 2 compliance is no small feat. The traditional audit process can be time-consuming, complex, and expensive, requiring extensive documentation, evidence collection, and control monitoring.

Automation revolutionizes compliance by reducing human error, streamlining audits, and ensuring continuous security monitoring. Organizations that leverage automation tools can minimize audit preparation time, improve security posture, and demonstrate compliance more efficiently.

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The Quantum Security Revolution in 2025

Mar 5, 2025 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

For years, quantum computers have been seen as science fiction. But now, with researchers making rapid leaps in practical design and implementation, publications like Gartner predict that this new technology may render traditional cryptography ineffective by 2029.

This article delves into how quantum computing is shaping the future, focusing on its implications for compliance and security based on insights from Gartner and Palo Alto Networks.

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Encryption Strategies for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Hybrid Cloud Systems

Feb 19, 2025 Continuum GRC 0 Comment

Adopting hybrid cloud systems—blending private on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services—has surged as organizations seek scalability, cost-efficiency, and flexibility. However, securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in these environments remains a critical challenge. These systems will use encryption to protect this data… but hybrid clouds introduce unique complexities due to data mobility, shared responsibility models, and varying compliance requirements.

This article explores robust encryption strategies for safeguarding CUI in hybrid cloud architectures.