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- [GLBA Compliance](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/law/glba/): Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Discussion
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- [Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/law/eu-dora/): Understanding Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance obligations
- [EU GDPR Compliance](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/law/eu-gdpr/): Understanding EU GDPR compliance obligations from a cybersecurity perspective.
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- [Laws, Regulations & Frameworks (L/R/F) - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/regulations/)
- [DFARS Cybersecurity Compliance Overview](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/regulation/dfars-252-204-70xx/): DFARS cybersecurity compliance requirements overview
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- [NY DFS 23 NYCRR 500](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/regulation/ny-dfs-23-nycrr-500/): NY DFS 23 NYCRR 500 compliance overview
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- [CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/cis-critical-security-controls-csc/): Understand the CIS Critical Security Controls (CSC) how how to implement CIS CSC for compliance efficiency.
- [ISO/IEC 27001 & ISO/IEC 27002](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/iso-27001-iso-27002/): ISO/IEC 27001 & ISO/IEC 27002 Implementation Guidance
- [NIST CSF 2.0](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/nist-csf-2-0/): NIST CSF 2.0 Implementation Guidance
- [NIST SP 800-53](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/nist-sp-800-53/): Understanding NIST SP 800-53 controls and use cases
- [NIST SP 800-161](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/nist-sp-800-161/): Understanding how to implement NIST SP 800-161 for C-SCRM practices
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- [NIST SP 800-172](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/framework/nist-sp-800-172/): Understanding NIST SP 800-172 and using it to address Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
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- [Laws, Regulations & Frameworks (L/R/F) - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/metaframeworks/)
- [Secure Controls Framework (SCF)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/metaframework/secure-controls-framework): What is the Secure Controls Framework (SCF) and how do you implement it?
- [Unified Compliance Framework (UCF)](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/metaframework/unified-compliance-framework-ucf/): Understanding what the Unified Compliance Framework (UCF) is
- [HITRUST](https://grc-coa.com/laws-regulations-frameworks/metaframework/hitrust/): Overview of HITRUST as a metaframework
- [Emerging Trends In GRC](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/): Emerging trends in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) operations
- [Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Risk Management](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/tprm-scrm/): What are the differences between Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) & Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)?
- [Cybersecurity Assurance](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/assurance/): Cybersecurity assurance is a measure of trust in cybersecurity and data protection controls.
- [Cybersecurity Integrity](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/integrity/): What is integrity in cybersecurity?
- [Cybersecurity Resilience](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/resilience/): Cybersecurity resilience involves a holistic approach to People, Processes, Technologies, Data & Facilities for incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity operations.
- [Emerging Trends - Cybersecurity Materiality - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/emerging-trends/cybersecurity-materiality/)
- [Spicy GRC Topics](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/): The spicy and contentious topics in the GRC community
- [GRC COA Discord Server](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/grc-coa-discord-server/): GRC COA Discord Server - speak with other GRC professionals about a broad range of GRC practices
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- [ESG Cybersecurity Practices](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/environmental-social-governance-esg/): Implementing ethical ESG cybersecurity practices to prevent virtue signaling.
- [How To GRC](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/how-to-grc/): How To GRC - Take A Plan, Do, Check & Act Approach To GRC
- [Spicy Topics - MSP / MSSP Dumpster Fire - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/msp-mssp-dumpster-fire/)
- [GRC Word Crimes](https://grc-coa.com/word-crimes/): Please do not commit GRC word crimes. We beg you to understand the definitions.
- [Inheritance vs Reciprocity](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/word-crimes/inheritance-vs-reciprocity/): Understanding the differences between Inheritance vs Reciprocity for compliance operations
- [Policy vs Standard vs Procedure](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/policy-vs-standard-vs-procedure/): Understanding the difference between Policies vs Standards vs Procedures
- [Risks vs Threats vs Vulnerabilities](https://grc-coa.com/hot-topics/risks-vs-threats/): Understanding the differences between Risks vs Threats vs Vulnerabilities
- [Strategy vs Operations vs Tactics](https://grc-coa.com/spicy-topics/word-crimes/strategy-vs-operations-vs-tactics/): Understanding the differences between Strategy vs Operations vs Tactics in cybersecurity business planning
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- [CDPAS - Cybersecurity Assessment Standard](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/cybersecurity-assessment-methods/cybersecurity-assessment-standard/): Cybersecurity & Data Protection Assessment Standards (CDPAS)
- [Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures (MA&D)](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/assessment-methods/mergers-acquisitions-divestitures-ma-d/): Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures Security Standards (MADSS)
- [Free Guides - GRC Guidance - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/grc-guidance/)
- [How To GRC Playbook](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/how-to-grc-playbook/): Guide to conducting cybersecurity GRC operations
- [Data Classification Matrix](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/data-classification-matrix/): Guide to understanding data classification types
- [Example Capability Maturity Model](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/capability-maturity-model/): Defined Capability Maturity Model (CMM) criteria to build a cybersecurity program.
- [Cybersecurity Frameworks Comparison](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/cybersecurity-frameworks-comparison/): How do I select the best cybersecurity framework for my needs?
- [Cybersecurity Metrics & Analytics](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/cybersecurity-metrics-analytics/): Understanding how to generate cybersecurity metrics and analytics
- [Free Guides - Compliance - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/compliance/)
- [Compliance Decision Making Process (CDMP)](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/compliance-decision-making-process/): Cybersecurity compliance decision making process explained
- [Control Applicability & Compliance Scoping](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/control-applicability-compliance-scoping/): Guide to Control Applicability & Compliance Scoping
- [DFARS Compliance - CMMC & NIST 800-171 Kill Chain](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/dfars-compliance-cmmc-kill-chain/): Leverage a project management approach to DFARS compliance.
- [NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 Transition Guide](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/nist-800-171-r3-transition-guide/): Guidance on how to transition from NIST 800-171 R2 to R3
- [Free Guides - Risk Management - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/risk-management/)
- [Guide To Cybersecurity Risk Management](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/guide-to-risk-management/): A practitioner's guide to cybersecurity risk management practices.
- [Cybersecurity Risk Management Model](https://grc-coa.com/free-guides/risk-management-model/): A practical guide to cybersecurity risk management practices.
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- [What can Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning do for Cybersecurity? - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/what-can-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-do-for-cybersecurity/): Identifying how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can benefit cybersecurity practices
- [Mergers and Acquisitions – When Cyber Risk Equals Lower Valuations - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/mergers-and-acquisitions-when-cyber-risk-equals-lower-valuations/): When Cyber Risk Equals Lower Valuations In Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
- [IT Service Provider Requirements Under NY DFS 23 NYCRR 500 - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/it-service-provider-requirements-under-ny-dfs-23-nycrr-500/): NY DFS 23NYCRR500 creates legal jeopardy for executives of both financial institutions and technology service providers. This regulation has significant requirements that hold both cybersecurity and business leadership accountable through annual attestation requirements.
- [Why Are NIST CSF Tiers Not A Maturity Model? - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/why-are-nist-csf-tiers-not-a-maturity-model/): NIST CSF 2.0 does not contain a traditional maturity model, just concepts to build a roadmap for governance practices.
- [Cybersecurity Metrics & Analytics: Turning Data into Actionable Insights (and Staying Ahead of the Game) - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/cybersecurity-metrics-analytics-turning-data-into-actionable-insights-and-staying-ahead-of-the-game/): How do you turn metrics and analytics as into actionable cybersecurity insights?
- [Texas SB 2610 - America's New Safe Harbor Law - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/texas-sb-2610-americas-new-safe-harbor-law/): How do I comply with Texas SB 2610 to demonstrate compliance with reasonable cybersecurity practices?
- [Assurance is the logical outcome of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) practices - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/assurance-is-the-logical-outcome-of-governance-risk-compliance-grc-practices/): In GRC terms, assurance is something you can prove and it is the output of security, compliance and resilience practices.
- [A Mission-Critical Need for AI Governance in the Era of GenAI - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/a-missioncritical-need-for-ai-governance-in-the-era-of-genai/): A Mission-Critical Need for AI Governance in the Era of Generative AI
- [DoD FAQs - 32 CFR CMMC Program Rule - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/dod-faqs-32-cfr-cmmc-program-rule/): The DoD released an updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address the 32 CFR CMMC Program Rule.
- [CMMC 2.0 Scoping Decision Tree - GRC Center of Awesomeness (GRC COA)](https://grc-coa.com/blog/cmmc-20-scoping-decision-tree/): CMMC 2 scoping decision tree
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