In our journey so far, we’ve seen how compliance brings order to cybersecurity (Part 1), and how over-reliance on it can create blind spots (Part 2).Now, we turn to the most critical part of the story — how organizations bridge that gap and turn compliance into real, measurable security resilience. Compliance sets the minimum standard;... Continue Reading →
Part 2 – Why Compliance ≠ Security
In the previous post, we saw how compliance brings structure, accountability, and trust to cybersecurity. It sets the stage for order in a chaotic landscape. But here’s where the story turns — and where many organizations stumble. After the certificates are framed and the audit reports are filed, there’s often a quiet assumption that “we’re... Continue Reading →
Part 1 – Why Compliance Matters
Every great security program begins with structure — and that structure often comes from compliance. In today’s interconnected world, organizations navigate a growing maze of standards and regulations: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, Qatar CSF, and Australia’s ASD Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight Maturity Model. These frameworks are no... Continue Reading →
Part 4: Information Security Risk Management Approach
In the previous parts of our series (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3), we explored the foundational elements of the risk management lifecycle, the risk assessment process, and risk treatment strategies. Now, we delve into the final phase: Risk Monitoring and Review. This phase involves continuously monitoring the effectiveness of risk management activities and... Continue Reading →
Importance of Governance in Information Security
Organizations today face shortages and challenges in defining their governance, especially in information security. The importance of governance is significant in securing the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information and data by promoting the habit of safeguarding sensitive information. This blog will explore the significance of governance and how organizations can implement it to... Continue Reading →
Importance of GRC in the Information Security Landscape
Enterprises today face numerous challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive information. In order to maintain regulatory compliances and address the challenges, many organizations are adopting Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks. In this blog post, we will look at some of the basics of GRC in the domain of information security (InfoSec), and the... Continue Reading →