Compliance Unfiltered is a Podcast Dedicated to Making Compliance Suck Less
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys address the proverbial elephant in the room - Why service providers to compliant organizations need to take their security seriously. Wondering why there is variability for service providers in the security arena? Curious if "trust but verify" is really that important? Trying to understand how you can get the most assurance from your vendor relationships? Well, you're in luck! All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys are serving up hot, fresh takes on compliance for the Hospitality space can be a five-star experience with the plan in place. Wondering why compliance can be so tricky in the hospitality space? Curious how adopting technology can ease your pain? Just hoping to discover a better way? Well, you're in luck! All this answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU Guys take on a topic suggested to us by one of our listeners! The Struggle is real when attempting to get service provider responsibility matrices, is a challenge many in the assessment world face. Have a listen and see if you relate! As a reminder, if YOU have a topic you think we should cover, please let us know. Send an email to complianceunfiltered@totalcompliancetracking.com and we will add your topic to the list for a future episode.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU Guys revisit the topic of Compliance Management in the Higher Education space. However, this time around the focus is on the granular nuts and bolts, as opposed to a broad overview. Curious about spreadsheet struggles in Higher Ed? Wondering about evidence collection and communication strategies? Hoping to simply find a better way? Well, you're in luck! All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered the CU Guys chat at length regarding the challenges of managing compliance in the retail space. *Spoiler Alert* It sucks. Curious why it's so tough? Wondering how organizations can adapt and overcome? Hoping to find some strategy to help you combat your challenging compliance issues? Well, you're in luck - All these answer and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Todd and Adam take an in depth look at the interesting arena of Penetration Testing. Curious about the difference between vulnerability scans and penetration testing? Wondering about the differences in approach to penetration testing? Fretting about how long it actually takes? Well, you're in luck! All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this Episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU Guys have a spirited chat about the perils of managing compliance in the Higher Education space. Wondering why Higher Ed is just a complex environment? Curious about ways overcome these challenges? Wondering how to manage your complex compliance landscape in a way that doesn't feel like herding cats? Well you're in luck, as all these answers, and more, can be found on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys take a tough look at the topic costly time wasting and inefficiencies in the IT arena. Having high priced resources, or "Gearheads" as Adam affectionately calls them, stuck in processes that cost organizations time and money, is a killer. Curious if security and compliance resources are considered high priced? Wondering where most of the time wasting resides? Trying to figure out how to cut those costs? You're in luck, all these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys tackle the tough topic of managing compliance in industries like hospitality and retail. Curious about the impact turnover has on these businesses? Wondering why attrition in this space is so common? Just want to know how to overcome this challenge with the efficiency of a compliance management program? Then you're in luck! All these answers and more await, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, it is that time again! You guessed it, time for all of the spicy security stories that were, and the critical security reminders for the second quarter of 2025. Wondering about phishing, vishing, and smishing? Then you're not going to want to miss this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give the audience a solid understanding of where a company's headspace might be, when first considering rolling out a full-fledged compliance program. Find answers to common questions, common fears, and a enjoy some Adam-Spun wisdom for the folks just getting started. All this and more this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered. Adam and Todd have what might be an uncomfortable conversation for some, regarding the perils of entrusting your organization's cybersecurity to your I.T. team or your external I.T. resources. Curious about the difference between an I.T. and cybersecurity professional? Wondering about companies that offer both, I.T. and cybersecurity services? Need a cost-effective strategy? Well you're in luck as all these answers, and more, can be found in this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd have a sound chat on the value of request lists when it comes to building in efficiencies to your compliance process. Everyone is looking to do what they do better, faster and cheaper. Curious how to reduce redundancies? Wondering what you can do to create more hours in your team's day? You're in luck, all these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd give the listeners the inside track on how to get their compliance ducks in a row, with help of a properly calibrated tool set. Many organizations struggle with managing the different compliance frameworks they are beholden to, effectively. Curious how you can gain hours back in your day? Looking for extra cost savings in your current process, tired of having to constantly nag people for required deliverables? Then you're in luck as you'll find all the answers to these questions, and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd put on their sleuth hats to help the listeners uncover the vulnerabilities hiding in their patch management process. Would you consider yourself someone who thinks turning on automatic patching solves everything? Are you the type that's pretty sure your IT department, "has this covered?" Does your organization, "not really have anything worth protecting? " Then this is the episode for you. Listen as Todd and Adam highlight the perils of dodgy patch management, and how you can best protect your organization. All on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd do a quick fire roundtable on the how best to help those extra special organizations that are extremely protective of their data. Why are these clients being so careful with their data? How has the significant increase in companies being breached impacted this philosophy? Curious about some horror stories on this topic? Well you're in luck, as the CU Guys have all these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU Guys are proud to be joined by, friend of the show, Pedro Fortuna of Jscrambler. Pedro Fortuna serves as Jscrambler's Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer responsible for technology innovation, product strategy, and R&D. Pedro sits on the PCI SSC Board of Directors and is a qualified Internal Security Assessor (ISA). Pedro brings over 20 years of experience in software engineering and security, leading innovative products from concept to market. In addition to his role at Jscrambler, Pedro sits on the PCI SSC Board of Directors and is a qualified ISA himself. Check out Jscrambler Here!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd chat about the importance of including cybersecurity specific line items in your annual Information Technology budget. Curious how your organization should identify the drivers for your security and compliance? Wondering how you would go about figuring out how much it would cost to be properly covered? Thinking about how you're going to pitch this to your boss? Well, you're in luck, as this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered has all these answers and more!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd have a very candid chat about the perils of believing that your organization is impervious to a cyber-attack. How does an organization learn that they've been attacked? What are the first things to do when a Data Breach does happen to your organization? Curious about the real world fallout from a Data Breach? Wonder what the true cost of a cyber-attack to your organization might be? Well, you're in luck as you'll find all those answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam gives the listeners the bottom line when it comes to the use of A.I. in the compliance management landscape. Curious where to get started and what questions to ask as you're considering the wonders of A.I.? Wondering about the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Automated Intelligence? Just plain worried about how A.I. is going to impact you and your team? You're in luck - All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, it is that time again! You guessed it, time for all of the juicy security stories that were, and the critical security reminders for the first quarter of 2025. Curious if unvalidated vendors are being hired through your back door? Then you're not going to want to miss this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam's multiple decades of experience are on full display as the CU guys cover how to utilize one of the most prescriptive certifications out there (PCI) and use it to accomplish compliance against one of the least prescriptive certifications, HIPAA. Curious how they align? Wondering how much of the duplicate work can actually be avoided? Is Cert-Mapping something that can work for your team? If any of these questions piqued your interest, then this episode of Compliance Unfiltered is for you!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Todd and Adam have a heartfelt conversation about the perils of STILL, IN 2025, using a manual compliance process for one's organization. The time effort and energy required, year upon year, to manually, yet properly, complete a compliance engagement is mind-blowing... Sound all too familiar? Then this the episode for you! Want to be a guest on Compliance Unfiltered? Have a great topic for us to cover? We want to hear from you! Contact the show: complianceunfiltered@totalcompliancetracking.com
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd take the time to delve into the perfect topic for January: How to do more with less. In this case it's how to do more with your limited security resources. Sure everyone is doing all they can, but where are the opportunities for improved efficiency? Wondering how bad assumptions are slowing your team down? Curious how you and your organization can supercharge your security efforts? Catch all these answers, and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys go on a myth-busting adventure into the realm of Cyber Liability Insurance. Curious if you can buy enough insurance to replace your full compliance program? Wondering about common issues pertaining to the Cyber Liability Insurance application process? Concerned about those blurry lines regarding data security and responsibility? Well the CU guys have got you covered with all these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd get into an in-depth discussion on the overarching "why behind the what" of Data Breaches. The CU guys will cover, at length, the ethos behind most data breaches - Why and how they occurred, and how they can be avoided in the future. Think your company is too small to be impacted by a data breach? Thinking that your mom and pop operation wouldn't be of much interest to the bad guys? Well you'd be dead wrong and Adam will show you exactly why that is. All these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys have a quick conversation about the perils of just assuming your internal IT folks or 3rd party IT Providers, "have cybersecurity covered." Adam dives in to the biggest threats facing companies on this topic today. Curious why some organizations struggle with identifying their weak points? Wondering about the common misconceptions surrounding internal IT? Concerned about outsourcing? Well, you're not alone, and the CU guys have you covered! All on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam walks the listeners through the perilous landscape of Non-Compliance. Curious where the cracks are in your foundation? Wondering how much organizations should actually care about their security and compliance? How much does a data breach really cost? All these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd chat candidly about the importance of a strong cybersecurity stance ESPECIALLY during Election Season. That's right, all those scary cybersecurity stories get turned up to 11 during this wild time. Big and small organizations alike, this is the episode for you to ensure your highest level of data protection amidst the noise. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, It's that time again! You guessed it, it's time to take a look at all the news and notes of interest from the quarter that was. New hacking stories, check. Breakdown on the importance of device inventory, check. News on SolarWinds, check. All these tasty details and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd get the chance to talk through TCT's ROI Calculator for Assessors. Curious how much time you and your team are actually spending per assessment? Wondering why a certain part of your assessment process is taking so long? Trying to find out where both dollars, and hours, can be saved? Then you're in luck on this week's, Compliance Unfiltered.
On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys invite you to pour yourself something strong, and buckle up, for a hard discussion about the full-scale ramifications a data breach has on an organization. Who gets hit first? Who gets hit hardest? How much time, effort, energy, and money goes into fixing it? How does this effect the relationships with clients after a data breach? All the gory details and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give the audience a break. We know the struggle and heartache a less than stellar compliance program can breed. On this episode Adam lays out exactly how you can get your compliance sanity back! Curious how you got to where you are? Wondering how you can gain a foothold to get back to normal? Wondering what tools can set you on the right path? Well the CU guys have you covered with all these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, TCT is going to Boston! It's that time of year again, folks from all walks of the PCI universe get together to share about what's new, what's changed, and what's next. TCT will be right in the middle of the action, so please stop by and say hi! Adam will also be sharing some exciting news! All these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, With PCI-DSS 4.0.1 just being released, the CU Guys thought it fitting to share insights on some of the critical resources available to those undertaking PCI Compliance. Curious about how to ensure your compliance program is airtight? Wondering who can help if you have questions? Struggling with what tools are the right tools for you? Well, the CU guys have covered on all these topics and more, on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys talk candidly about the rigors of compliance management engagements, and how for many, it feels like the engagement is managing you. Adam calls on decades of experience in the space to share key factors for controlling your engagement in an efficient and replicable manner. Curious how your approach could be harming your organization? Wondering how adding toolsets can help, or hurt? Trying to find a long-term plan for compliance management success? Well, you won't be disappointed! All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam takes the time to breakdown how Assessment firms have gained a significant competitive advantage through the use of the TCT Portal. As the Founder and CEO of Total Compliance Tracking, Adam has had the best seat in the house for this topic for the last decade! This discussion covers all the standard pitfalls of the average compliance assessment process, and shows step by step how. the TCT Portal saves time and headaches at every juncture.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU Guys give the listeners the inside scoop on how to survive that tricky first compliance engagement. Adam throws a lifeline to the novices, and provides an nostalgic look back for the veterans; on how to everything from how to manage your team, to how to manage your emotions, and everything in-between. Curious where to get started? Thinking about working with a consultant but not sure it's worth it? The CU Guys cover all these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU Guys have a deep look at the key skill sets of those most directly responsible for your compliance success or failure. Most organizations struggle with finding the right person to handle this critical Compliance Manager role. Adam gives the listeners a breakdown on all the important factors. From what communication skills to look for, to how organizational skills separate the good compliance managers from the great, to those tricks of the trade that only come with experience, the CU Guys have you covered. All these key elements for your consideration and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode Compliance Unfiltered, its that time again - time for Quarterly Security Insights! This quarter we are focused on all the goings on in the cybersecurity world, specifically the CU guys will chat about the intricacies of security being everyones job. Adam gives a breakdown of the news from this quarter, everything from API related breaches to Kraken Crypto being hit with a $3Million Dollar Zero Day attack, and everything in-between, all these topics and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU Guys have a rousing chat focused on helping the compliance newcomers in the audience. Everyone has to start somewhere, and Adam has just the roadmap to help you get from where you are to where you need to be. Curious on where to start? Wondering what certification makes the most sense for your needs? Pondering how much time and energy getting compliant will actually take? Fear not - All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered - It's finally here! NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 has finally been released and the CU guys are going to give you the full breakdown. What's new? What's different? What is going to make the biggest difference in the way you approach NIST CSF? All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd have an in-depth conversation about some of the common pitfalls companies can face when going through an assessment, specifically as it pertains to engaging their assessor. This nuanced discussion will go over all the finer points to winning favor with your assessor, and how to avoid hitting those unwanted notes along the way. Don't miss out on this week's edition of Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd give an overview the BRAND NEW PCI-DSS 4.0.1! The council has just released the most recent update and the CU guys have the listeners covered with a highlight reel of all the significant modifications! For additional information, go to the TCT website shortcut by going to the TCT Website; then click Resources and blog on the top navigation; then search for the PCI-DSS 4.0.1 blog that we released on June 13, 2024. In that blog there's a link to the PCI SSC document which fully details the summary of changes from 4.0 to 4.0.1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam opens up about his vast experience in the realm of Data Security and shares ways that listeners can better address their data storage issues. Adam covers all the reasons why data repositories are broken for most organizations, why manual repositories fail, how PCI v4 will impact the space, and much more. All on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys tackle the challenging discussion of A.I. and its role in Security and Compliance Arena. Not only does Adam tee up this fast-moving topic for the listeners, but he also makes the important distinction between A.I. and Automated Intelligence. Finally, the CU guys will cover those tough topics organizations should be asking about the A.I. Systems out there in the security and compliance marketplace. Answers to all this questions and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered. Adam gives the listeners an inside track on how to make annual compliance assessments as smooth as possible. Don't worry, you're not alone, most organizations have some work to do when it comes time for their annual assessments. Adam walks through key elements of this yearly challenge, like the value of a consultant, pre-assessment assessor relations, the value of a compliance management tool, and much more! All on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys serve up a steamy helping of podcast for you, as they dive into the topic of making PCI-DSS compliance management easier for Restaurant and Retail organizations. Adam will cover, at a high level, some of the challenges facing these organizations, both internally and externally. The guys will go over some of the pitfalls of large, bulky GRC tools pitching their add-on compliance modules. He will also cover the advantages of utilizing a system optimized to make your life as a compliance professional easier. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys look at the hard truth facing many in the Compliance space today: Your process is too manual and outdated. It is challenging however, to implement any new system, let alone a Compliance Management System. Adam will cover all things on this topic from why is implementing a new compliance management system a struggle for organizations, to What type of prep needs to be done for software implementation, and even, what kinds of continuous improvement should fit into your annual engagement? You've got questions and concerns, we've got answers. All on this week's, Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this week's Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys have another Top 5 episode coming your way. That's right it's the Top 5 Security Risks to Your Franchise Organization episode! Of course, Adam will cover the biggest risk to franchises, but the guys will also go over topics like the dangers of not taking security and compliance seriously from the top down. Curious about the value of security and compliance training? Wondering about how the physical security of your organization comes into play? Well, the CU Guys have got you covered. All these topics and more on this week's Top 5 edition of Compliance Unfiltered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd take an in-depth look at a topic that is plaguing many around the Cybersecurity and IT space - Organizational Cost Cutting. Trimming the fat, tightening the belt, lessening the load, whatever an organization calls it, the concept is an all too familiar one in the compliance world. Curious about why companies are scrambling? Wondering about your organization's wasted costs and how a compliance management system can save you time, and those all-important dollars? Then you're in luck! All these answers and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/compliance-unfiltered/message
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