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Supply Chain Cyber Risk Quantification: Implementing NIST SP 800-161r1 C-SCRM Controls with Measurable ROI
Traditional supplier security assessments fail to quantify actual cyber risk exposure, leading to either over-investment in low-risk vendors or dangerous gaps in critical dependencies. NIST's updated Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management framework provides quantitative methodologies that transform vendor risk from checkbox compliance into strategic risk decisions.
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) vs CCPA: Critical Implementation Differences for Multi-State Operations
The California Privacy Rights Act significantly expands CCPA requirements with new data categories, expanded consumer rights, and mandatory Data Protection Impact Assessments. Organisations operating across multiple states must understand these changes alongside emerging state privacy laws to avoid a compliance patchwork that creates operational inefficiencies and legal risks.
ISO 27001:2022 — What Changed and What It Means for Your ISMS
The 2022 revision of ISO 27001 restructured Annex A from 114 controls across 14 domains to 93 controls across 4 themes. We break down every change, the new controls added, and what organisations need to do to transition.
NIST CSF 2.0: The Govern Function and Why It Matters
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 added a sixth function — Govern — elevating cybersecurity to a board-level concern. We explore what this means for risk management, resource allocation, and organisational accountability.
EU AI Act Timeline: What You Need to Comply With and When
The EU AI Act entered into force in August 2024, but its requirements phase in over three years. Here's a practical timeline of what's prohibited now, what's required for high-risk AI systems, and the key compliance dates.
SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Certification Should You Pursue First?
Both are in high demand from enterprise buyers. SOC 2 dominates in North America; ISO 27001 is the global standard. We compare cost, timeline, scope, and which one gives you more leverage in sales conversations.
The Real Cost of Multi-Framework Compliance (And How to Reduce It)
Organisations managing 3+ compliance frameworks spend an average of 40% more time on duplicate controls. Cross-framework mapping can cut that effort significantly. We show you how with real examples from ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST CSF.
PCI DSS 4.0: Customised Approach Validation Explained
PCI DSS 4.0 introduced the Customised Approach as an alternative to the Defined Approach. This gives organisations flexibility in how they meet security objectives — but it comes with stricter documentation and testing requirements.
GDPR Enforcement Trends: Largest Fines and Lessons Learned
GDPR fines have exceeded €4 billion since 2018. We analyse the top enforcement actions, the violations that trigger the largest penalties, and what every data controller should learn from these cases.
Building a Knowledge Graph for Compliance: Our Approach
How we structured 25 years of compliance expertise into a knowledge graph with 2.1 million nodes and 3.2 million relationships. The architecture decisions, data model, and why graph databases are ideal for compliance mapping.
APRA CPS 230: What Australian Financial Services Need to Know
APRA's CPS 230 Operational Risk Management standard takes effect July 2025. It introduces new requirements for critical operations, material service providers, and operational resilience testing.
Essential Eight Maturity: Where Most Australian Organisations Stand
The ASD Essential Eight provides eight mitigation strategies, but most organisations hover between Maturity Level 1 and 2. We look at the most common gaps and the practical steps to move up.
ISO 42001: The World's First AI Management System Standard
Published in December 2023, ISO/IEC 42001 provides the requirements for an AI Management System (AIMS). We explain what it covers, how it relates to the EU AI Act, and why early adoption matters.
From $300/Hour Consulting to $49/Month Platform: Our 25-Year Journey
In 2000, compliance consultancy meant $300/hour engagements. Twenty-five years later, we've distilled that expertise into an AI-powered platform accessible to any organisation. Here's how we got here.
Third-Party Risk Management in 2025: What's Changing
Supply chain attacks are up 300% since 2020. Regulators are tightening requirements for vendor oversight. We look at the new TPRM landscape and what frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0, DORA, and CPS 230 require.
Self-Assessment vs External Audit: When to Use Each
Self-assessments are faster and cheaper. External audits carry more weight with stakeholders. We break down when each approach makes sense and how to use self-assessment toolkits to prepare for audits.
The CISO's Guide to Board Reporting on Cyber Risk
Boards want to understand cyber risk in business terms — not technical jargon. We outline a reporting framework that translates security metrics into language the board can act on.
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