Author: Anwita

Anwita is a cybersecurity enthusiast and veteran blogger all rolled into one. Her love for everything cybersecurity started her journey into the world compliance. With multiple certifications on cybersecurity under her belt, she aims to simplify complex security related topics for all audiences. She loves to read nonfiction, listen to progressive rock, and watches sitcoms on the weekends.
proactive risk management

Proactive Risk Management Vs Reactive [How to Implement It]

In September 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies, reported a data breach. Sensitive personal data of 147 million people, such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and credit card information, was exposed. Investigations pinpointed the incident to a failure to address a known vulnerability in their web application…
Jul 22, 2024

FISMA Requirements: List of Official Mandates and Practices

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a United States law that came into effect in 2002. Its goal is to guide federal agencies handling sensitive government information systems to develop, document, implement, and maintain security programs that protect their information systems. FISMA also focuses on developing risk-based policy for cost-effective security.  In this…
Jul 10, 2024
Top ISMS Frameworks 2024: ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST SP 800-53 Explained

List of ISMS Frameworks: How to Choose the Right One 

One of the best ways to adhere to security best practices is using a compliance framework. These guidelines offer a practical, step-by-step, and holistic approach to manage, monitor, implement, and maintain your security objectives. ISMS frameworks are the gold standard of improving posture and gaining customer trust. Let’s understand the most popular ISMS frameworks in…
Jun 24, 2024
Drata vs Tugboat

Drata VS Tugboat: Compare All Key Differences 

If you have landed here, you need a compliance and risk management tool and have narrowed down to these two candidates. While their capabilities are pretty similar, it is critical to understand the minor differences that can make a huge difference. We have also added another player in the field of security compliance—Sprinto.  This article…
Jun 24, 2024
NIST Risk Management Framework

NIST Risk Management Framework: The 7 Steps Explained 

The NIST Risk Management Framework provides a comprehensive approach for managing network infrastructure and operations risks. Published by the United States government, it provides a structured methodology for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating risks related to networking technologies and activities within an organization.    In this article, we understand what comprises the NIST risk management framework…
Jun 06, 2024
LogicGate Alternative

LogicGate Alternative: Analyze Competitor’s Pros, Cons, and Features

For every business problem, there are multiple products with a solution. Often, it creates more problems than it solves for – the benefit is competitive prices and the option to switch to a competitor, while the disadvantage is choice overload. If you are looking for a LogicGate alternative, it is only logical to know the…
May 07, 2024