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Phaedon’s SOC 2 “Fire-Drill” Audit with TrustNet
TL;DR Phaedon needed a SOC 2 report in weeks, not months. TrustNet mobilized fast, guided the audit with precision, and helped deliver on time without chaos. Executive Summary Phaedon needed to complete a SOC 2 Type II audit quickly. Remediation started late,...
How Long Does It Take to Get HITRUST Certified?
In 1996, the increasingly dangerous information security landscape made it necessary to enact strict measures to protect the storage and transmission of sensitive patient data. To that end, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed to...
WATCH: ‘The Dark Side of SOC 2: Third-Party Risks Hidden in Plain Sight’ RSA Conference 2025
At the RSA Conference 2025, TrustNet’s CISO, Trevor Horwitz, and CTO, Mike Kerem, delivered a critical presentation: “The Dark Side of SOC 2: Third-Party Risks Hidden in Plain Sight.” The session challenged common misconceptions about SOC 2 reports, emphasizing that...
Does SOC 2 require data to be encrypted “at rest” or only “in transit“?
Blog Installing strong firewalls and keeping your antivirus software up to date are excellent protections to promote an effective security posture. However, it would be best if you had other safeguards in addition to these layers of defense. Information is,...
Uncover Security Gaps with Penetration Testing
TL;DR Penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities in your systems, applications, and people before attackers can exploit them. This guide explains the pen test process, its key benefits, and the types of testing every organization...
Data Breach: Prevent Unauthorized Access & Data Exfiltration
A data breach occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive or confidential information. This may include personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, or corporate data, such as financial records and intellectual...
The Role of Automation in Security Compliance: A Practical Guide for IT and Security Leaders
TL;DR Compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS is increasingly complex and resource intensive. Manual methods often lead to inefficiency, errors, and scaling issues for growing enterprises. TrustNet simplifies compliance with innovative solutions...
Cybersecurity Awareness: Training to Prevent Human Error
TL;DR Human error caused 95% of breaches in 2024. Cybersecurity awareness training teaches employees to recognize threats, reduce risky behaviors, and respond quickly. This guide covers what awareness means, how to implement it, and why TrustNet’s training platform...
The Role of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) in Modern Cybersecurity
TL;DR Cyber threats are becoming faster, more targeted, and sophisticated, outpacing traditional security tools. Managed Detection and Response (MDR) fills this gap with proactive threat hunting, 24/7 monitoring, and expert-led incident response. MDR goes beyond...
The Rise of AI-Driven Cyber Threats in 2025
TL;DR In 2025, cybercrime is expected to cost $10.5 trillion annually. This article breaks down the most dangerous AI-powered attacks, their real-world impacts, and the best practices CISOs must adopt to defend against them. With expert advisory, automation tools...