Access Control and Identity Management, 3rd Edition



U.S. Compliance Laws and Regulations

Modern corporations are required to be compliant with various government standards. Depending on the industry and the organization, various laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for the healthcare industry and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) for public companies shape the business landscape, requiring organizations to adhere to these standards. Compliance is necessary from an organizational standpoint. It also ensures that organizations implement more secure business practices. Secure business practices help organizations avoid the costs associated with security lapses. Another benefit is that secure business practices can enhance customer ...