How to create ISO 27001 Risk Treatment Plan? (Downloadable template)
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, collectively known as the CIA triad, form the cornerstones of protecting information within the ISO 27001 framework. When a risk materializes, any or all of these elements can be compromised, leaving assets unprotected and objectives unmet. That is why a risk treatment plan (RTP) is central to ISO 27001. A well-structured…
Oct 11, 2024
How to conduct a Cloud Security Assessment?
While 39% of organizations experienced a cloud data breach the previous year, 75% continued to host more than 40% of sensitive data on the cloud. As a CISO, you are always at the forefront of the battle between hosting data on the cloud and safeguarding data. The cloud has become the foundation of modern IT…
Oct 10, 2024
Risk Control Measures: Your first line of defense against threats
An underprepared business is one risk materialization away from a tenuous period of operational disruptions, economic downturn, and reputational damage. Risk is a constant in the cybersecurity realm, and while most businesses realize this, their risk readiness says otherwise. According to the 2024 State of Risk Oversight Report, 27% of organizations do not have an…
Oct 10, 2024
An In-Depth Guide to ISO 27017
A recent study by Gartner states that the total end-user spending on public cloud services was estimated to reach $591.8 billion by the end of 2023—a 20.7% surge over the last year. As the cloud computing landscape flourishes with new innovations, companies are increasing their investment in such technologies. However, with widescale implementation also comes…
Oct 10, 2024
8 Best Cybersecurity Automation Tools for 2025
The use of cybersecurity automation tools for human augmentation acts as a force multiplier, enhancing security capabilities and making a greater impact. By reducing trouble tickets, catching more threats, compensating for staff shortages, and fortifying resilience, these tools ease and complement the lives of infosec teams. The ever-growing security challenges cannot after all be battled…
Oct 10, 2024
PCI DSS Assessment: A Quick Guide
For first-timers, preparing for a PCI DSS assessment can feel intimidating. There’s a sense of ambiguity on where to begin, multiple requirements to absorb, and implementation gaps to fill. The larger goal is not just to get compliant but to safeguard cardholder’s data from security threats. A PCI compliance assessment, however, acts as a crucial…
Oct 09, 2024