Month: December 2024

nis2 guidelines

NIS2 Guidelines Broken Down: Non-Negotiable for EU

The risk of large-scale disruptions and data breaches has skyrocketed, exposing vulnerabilities in systems essential to our everyday lives. The NIS2 directive aims to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and ensure organizations are better prepared to tackle these threats head-on. The Network and Information Systems (NIS) 2 Directive isn’t just another boring compliance checklist. It introduces significant…
Dec 18, 2024

Measuring and Managing Risk Exposure: The Key to Resilient Organizations

Organizations that operate with a defensive mindset and try to avoid as many risks as possible can just survive. However, the ones leveraging the right risks to innovate can thrive and gain a competitive edge. The difference here lies in the mindset and understanding of the organization’s capacity to absorb risks (or risk tolerance) and…
Dec 15, 2024

Mastering NIS2: Critical controls, Proven Practices & ROI

Just when you thought GDPR was your most brutal compliance battle, NIS2 is raising the cybersecurity bar and putting organizations to the test again. For over 21 months, the European Commission has been answering questions and offering guidance to help member states adapt to the requirements. However, as of the publication of this blog, only…
Dec 15, 2024
ISO 27001 Password Policy

Implementing ISO 27001 Password Policy: Everything You Need to Know

Identity theft is not a joke, Jim. Millions of people suffer every year! Remember this dialogue from the popular TV show The Office? As compliance experts, we believe these are golden words to live by. Identity theft in a business environment ranges from wide net phishing attempts to targeted spear phishing attempts. And this is…
Dec 15, 2024
vendor questionnaire

Vendor Questionnaire: 95+ Questions Across Multiple Domains 

Vendors are more than just service providers—they’re an integral part of your business operations. But here’s the catch: 61% of data breaches now stem from third-party vendors. That’s a stark reminder of the risks tied to vendor relationships. Vendor due diligence questionnaires form a crucial part of your vendor onboarding process. You need to make…
Dec 13, 2024
NIS2 Scope

Scope of NIS2 Directive: Does It Apply to You? 20% of UK Enterprises Unsure

This November, a concerning revelation came to light: over a fifth of senior cybersecurity professionals at the UK’s largest organizations were unsure whether the EU’s NIS2 directive applied to them.  The study by Green Raven Limited stated that 22% of respondents admitted they didn’t know if the directive impacted their business—a significant gap in awareness…
Dec 13, 2024