Author: Pansy

Pansy is an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity content marketer with a background in Computer Science engineering. Lately, she has been exploring the world of marketing through the lens of GRC (Governance, risk & compliance) with Sprinto. When she’s not working, she’s either deeply engrossed in political fiction or honing her culinary skills. You may also find her sunbathing on a beach or hiking through a dense forest.

Blogs, SOC 2

SOC 2 Type 2: Requirements, Process, Cost in 2026

Security questionnaires are piling up, procurement stalls are on page two, and your sales team is begging for a shortcut. The solution: a current SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Unlike its point-in-time cousin (Type 1), Type 2 proves your controls run smoothly for months, not merely look good on audit day. And it’s quickly becoming…

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ISO 42001 Certification: Steps, Cost, Timelines for ‘AI first’ compliance

As AI systems are increasingly deployed across industries, the need for ethical guardrails has never been more urgent. A recent US Responsible AI Survey by PwC revealed that only 11% of executives have fully implemented responsible AI practices like inclusiveness and accountability. That’s an alarming figure. As AI has pervaded industries from healthcare to finance,…

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What Is IT Governance & How Does It Help?

If you think you practice IT governance because you have policies, access controls, and conduct an annual risk review. Spoiler: you don’t. IT governance is not a checklist; it is a strategic system of oversight that aligns IT with business goals, manages risk, and ensures technology supports, not derails, your long-term success. As companies scale…

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What Is An ISMS? Components, Implementation & Best Practices

Most companies don’t start out thinking they need an ISMS. They arrive there when a big deal gets blocked by a security questionnaire or a customer asks for evidence of controls. That’s when the need for structure becomes urgent. An ISMS clarifies risks, assigns accountability, and signals trust to stakeholders. This blog sheds light on…

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SOX Controls: A Practical Guide

SOX compliance is rarely viewed as inspiring, but it should be. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, now more than 20 years old, has been reduced to a set of rules to follow. In reality, it’s a proven framework for building durable financial systems and long-term credibility. SOX is fundamentally about trust: the kind that guides investor decisions…

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ISO 42001 Audit: Compliance Steps, Checklist & Pitfalls

AI is moving fast. And regulations are trying to catch up faster. In McKinsey’s 2024 State of AI report, 13% of organizations have already hired AI compliance experts, and another 6% are onboarding AI ethics specialists. That’s because businesses are realizing something big: policy PDFs won’t cut it anymore. You need audit-ready AI systems. How…