Author: Payal Wadhwa

Payal is your friendly neighborhood compliance whiz who is also ISC2 certified! She turns perplexing compliance lingo into actionable advice about keeping your digital business safe and savvy. When she isn’t saving virtual worlds, she’s penning down poetic musings or lighting up local open mics. Cyber savvy by day, poet by night!

How to become PIPEDA Certified: A Step-by-Step Guide

As of the 2024 report, 79.3% of the world’s population has been covered by some data privacy law, surpassing Gartner’s prediction of 75%. With people becoming more aware of their privacy rights, compliance isn’t just a legal requirement anymore—it’s about building trust. Big names like TikTok and Meta have faced privacy violations, making it clear…
Mar 26, 2025

Don’t Be the Next Headline: How Network Security Audits Can Save Your Business

Cybersecurity is a constant race between attackers and defenders, where countermeasures must be implemented before hackers exploit vulnerabilities—otherwise, your organization risks becoming just another statistic. In such a scenario, ‘deeper insights and fast response’ are the only key strategies to maintain visibility and stay ahead. Enter network security audits. A network security audit provides a…
Mar 17, 2025

IT Audits: A Walkthrough of the Key Phases

IT teams have come a long way from being seen as buried in technical jargon and disconnected from business objectives to gaining a strategic voice in the boardroom. At the forefront of everything technology, compliance, and cybersecurity, IT is now seen as a powerful business tool influencing critical decisions. Well-executed IT audits are key strategic…
Mar 17, 2025
What are Metrics & KPIs in Cyber security

What are Metrics & KPIs in Cyber security – Detailed Guide

As a seasoned security professional, you understand the struggles of convincing the board to approve an increase in the cybersecurity budget or obtain that data privacy compliance certification. You are also familiar with the perplexed faces of non-technical stakeholders when emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity best practices. Edwards Heming aptly states, “Without data, you’re just…
Feb 01, 2025
Compliance Controls

Beyond Checkboxes: How Compliance Controls Protect Your Organization?

More often than not, when compliance falls through the cracks, it’s due to weaknesses in compliance controls. This may be because of a design flaw, an implementation error, or inadequacy in control testing or monitoring. Failing to update a policy or overlooking a minor regulatory requirement can cost you your sanity and an audit, resulting…
Feb 01, 2025
Compliance Reporting Types, Reporting Process and Examples

Compliance Reporting: Types, Reporting Process and Examples

The magic potion for visibility over compliance health, progressive refinement, and strengthened market confidence is compliance reporting. A tailored compliance report with the right key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) effectively demonstrates compliance commitment. Compliance reporting fosters a culture of transparency and responsible practices and contributes to an organization’s long-term success. Businesses…
Feb 01, 2025