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Some of the core security frameworks and standards that companies should consider following include:

1. SOC 2 – Stands for Service Organization Control 2. It is a reporting framework for service organizations like cloud providers, hosting providers, etc. It ensures that the service organization has adequate controls and safeguards when hosting or processing data. Many companies require their service providers to be SOC 2 compliant.
2. ISO 27001 – This is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework and set of best practices for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving an organization’s information security.
3. NIST Cybersecurity Framework – This framework provides a policy framework of computer security guidance for how private sector organizations can assess and improve their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks. It is considered a good standard for any organization’s infosec program.
4. PCI DSS – Stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Any organization that deals with credit card transactions needs to be PCI DSS compliant to ensure customer credit card data is protected.
5. HIPAA – The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has privacy and security standards that businesses in the healthcare industry must comply with. It ensures protection of patients’ medical records and health information.
6. GDPR – The General Data Protection Regulation is the primary law regulating data privacy and security for everyone in the EU. Any company that markets to or collects data on EU citizens needs to comply with GDPR.
7. CCPA – The California Consumer Privacy Act is a data privacy law that applies to companies that collect personal information from California residents. It gives consumers more control over their personal information and how it can be used. Companies need to update their privacy policies and processes to comply with CCPA. 

Companies should aim to follow security frameworks like SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF as well as any industry-specific regulations that apply to them. Adopting these standards helps ensure a strong security posture and compliance.