ISO 27001 Malware and Antivirus Policy: Your SMB’s Frontline Defense
Malware protection is a core requirement for ISO 27001 compliance, but many security and compliance teams underestimate the depth of what’s needed. It’s easy to install antivirus software across endpoints. What’s harder is proving that protection is consistently active, up to date, monitored, and backed by evidence that auditors will accept. For SMBs with lean…
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Oct 31, 2025
PCI DSS vs SOC 2: How to Decide Which Applies to Your Business
When it comes to protecting sensitive customer data, businesses often face a critical question: should they focus on PCI DSS, SOC 2, or both? While both frameworks aim to improve security, they serve different purposes and address different compliance needs. Understanding the distinction between PCI DSS and SOC 2 is essential for decision-makers, whether you…
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Oct 31, 2025
ISO 27001 Secure Development Policy: A Practical Guide for SMBs
If you’re pushing code to production every week and juggling compliance at the same time, the idea of a “Secure Development Policy” might sound like bureaucratic red tape. But if you’re aiming for ISO 27001 certification, it’s non-negotiable. Auditors expect not just secure code, but proof that your development practices are standardized, enforced, and continuously…
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Oct 31, 2025
8 Types of Vendor Risks to Identify, Monitor, and Mitigate
In 2025, over 35% of organizations reported disruptions caused by third-party vendors. The third-party vendor risk landscape is more complex than ever, as businesses increasingly rely on external providers for critical operations, cloud infrastructure, and data handling. For risk and compliance teams, the goal is clear: build a program that accounts for all vendor risks and minimizes…
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Oct 31, 2025
Building An Incident Recovery Plan For Small Businesses
There’s a call no one wants to get — a cyberattack has hit your systems. What do you do next? Do you call for a complete shutdown? Call your security team? Notify customers? Every paused second burns cash and trust, and you know it. In those situations, an Incident Response Plan (IRP) saves the day….
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Oct 31, 2025
ISO 42001 for Startups: A Practical Guide to Responsible AI
Startups today face immense pressure to adopt AI and ship features quickly. But as AI becomes increasingly embedded in products and processes, the tension between speed and security grows. Enterprise buyers demand greater transparency and investors want to understand how bias, data privacy, and AI risk is managed. This is where ISO 42001 comes in….
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Oct 30, 2025