How NIST 800-53 Maps to FedRAMP
It’s no secret that the last six months have been full of adaptation as companies have pivoted to a mostly-remote workforce. Given that level of coordination, it’s obvious the cloud has become essential to continue operating with business as usual. But with heightened reliance on the cloud, it can be anxiety-inducing to think about all…
Lightedge Receives NIST 800-53 Certification
DES MOINES, IA – October 21, 2020 – Lightedge, a leading provider of compliant cloud and colocation services, today announced they received NIST 800-53 certification, making them a clear choice for companies seeking a cloud service provider to help them gain the certifications needed for federal projects. “Lightedge is now further able to support our…
The True Cost of Non-Compliance
The auditor knocking on your door (often unannounced or with little notice) to validate your company’s compliance practices shouldn’t be a scary thing. But for many organizations, it can be. While it’s often the auditor that is painted as a big bad wolf, the obligation lies with the audited company to stay compliant for their…
Lightedge Now Listed Among IBM I Cloud Service Providers
DES MOINES, IA – October 13, 2020 – Lightedge, a leading provider of compliant cloud and colocation services, today announced their Lightedge Power Cloud offering has officially attained an IBM Validated Solution mark and will be listed as an approved IBM Cloud Provider on their site. Lightedge has a dedicated team of IBM experts on…
OCC & FDIC Regulations: Everything you need to know
According to a 2020 IBM study, the Finance and Insurance sector was the most targeted vertical for four straight years, making up 17% of all attacks on the top ten industries. With a disproportionate slice of the cyberattack pie, it’s critical for the financial industry to take appropriate action to protect its clients’ personal and…
Lightedge Announces Launch of New HITRUST Inheritance Program
DES MOINES, IA – October 6, 2020– Lightedge, a leading provider of compliant cloud and colocation services, today announced the launch of their HITRUST Inheritance Program. This is a new offering for Lightedge customers aimed at enabling them to efficiently attain their own HITRUST certifications. HITRUST, short for Healthcare Information Trust Alliance, establishes a Common…
HITRUST Inheritance
HITRUST is now one the most widely adopted security frameworks used in today’s healthcare industry. Why you may ask? Because unlike some of its counterparts, HITRUST comes with a formal certification and an extremely stringent process on the backend to achieve it. According to the HITRUST Alliance, 81 percent of hospitals and 80 percent of…
HITRUST 101: What You Need to Know
For the healthcare industry, it is no surprise that meeting compliance standards for the proper handling of sensitive data is critical. There are many strict guidelines to follow across your entire organization, including all employees and even the partners you work with. If an organization fails to meet these standards, major consequences will follow. We…