Author: Gowsika

Gowsika is an avid reader and storyteller who untangles the knotty world of compliance and cybersecurity with a dash of charming wit! While she’s not decoding cryptic compliance jargon, she’s oceanside, melody in ears, pondering life’s big (and small) questions. Your guide through cyber jungles, with a serene soul and a sharp pen!
ISO 27004 standard

ISO 27004 Standard: Key to Evaluating Information Security

Most organizations are aware of the ISO 27001 standard that lists guidelines for establishing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Businesses implement ISMS controls and devise new policies to improve security posture. So, what does an ISO 27004 standard have to do with all this? Is it a subset or security requirement that…
Oct 11, 2024
A Quick Guide To Continuous Security Monitoring

A Quick Guide To Continuous Security Monitoring

According to recent statistics, 60% of the world’s corporate data is stored in the cloud. And 39% of businesses experienced cloud data breaches in the previous year. This suggests that there will always be an element of risk associated with data stored on the cloud. Hence, to safeguard your data from such cyber threats, organizations…
Oct 10, 2024

What is Internal Controls Software ? How to Choose one

In today’s day and age, a company’s security posture is defined by the effectiveness of its internal controls. Every malicious act or security incident is a direct result of either inefficient implementation or the improper functioning of internal controls. Sure, organizations can piece together a great number of preventive measures but that doesn’t address the…
Oct 10, 2024
HIPAA Disaster Recovery Plan - A Comprehensive Guide

HIPAA Disaster Recovery Plans: Ensuring Compliance and Continuity in Healthcare Operations

Every organization should be able to recover quickly from any disaster that stops day-to-day operations. It goes without saying that without a recovery plan in place to handle disasters, organizations not only lose sensitive data but also cause irreparable reputational damage. The same applies to the healthcare industry. To ensure moderation and consistency, HIPAA has…
Oct 10, 2024
Master your SaaS Security Compliance (A Quick Checklist for CTOs)

Master your SaaS Security Compliance (A Quick Checklist for CTOs)

Cyberattacks are rampant events—recent statistics say they happen once every 39 seconds. Organizations struggle to strengthen their security and compliance efforts. This places immense responsibility on technology leaders like CTOs to implement measures that ensure robust and continuous protection. Navigating through the intricate landscape of cyber security demands a strategic approach that sustains business resilience….
Oct 10, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About GRC Audit

Everything You Need to Know About GRC Audit

Do you know that 44% of organizations plan to implement GRC or upgrade their existing implementation? Why so? Because GRC audits are proving to be an eye-opener for organizations so that they can optimize their GRC processes and controls. This helps businesses stay on top of their security and compliance game. Regular GRC audits are…
Oct 08, 2024