Information Security Blogs
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 →
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 →
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 →
Introduction In the bustling realm of cybersecurity, where threats advance as quickly as technology itself, organizations must navigate a risky landscape filled with potential vulnerabilities. To effectively manage these risks, it's essential to employ a structured framework that incorporates Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Let’s dive you into my personal experience... Continue Reading →
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 →
Introduction: In the world of information security, risk management is of utmost importance. Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks with the aim to safeguard critical and sensitive data and maintain its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations should conduct risk assessments on a regular basis with the goal of moving towards... Continue Reading →
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 →
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