Insights

Plain-language guides to security and compliance.

Practical explanations for decision-makers and technical teams. Topics marked “coming soon” are planned and will be published once written and reviewed.

Compliance

SOC 2 Type 1 vs Type 2: what is the difference?

Design at a point in time versus operation over a period — and how to choose your first report.

Compliance

Getting started with ISO/IEC 27001

Scope, risk assessment, Statement of Applicability and the stages of certification.

Assessments

What to expect from a penetration test

Scope, authorization, testing windows, reports and retests — explained.

Assessments

Common cloud identity risks

Unused privileged roles, long-lived keys and missing MFA — and how to find them.

Compliance

How to create a practical security policy

Owners, approval, communication and review — what makes a policy usable.

Leadership

What a virtual CISO can do for a growing business

Fractional leadership, when it fits, and how it differs from a full-time hire.

Leadership

Preparing for a customer security questionnaire

Building answers you can reuse — and that your controls actually support.

People

Security awareness for non-technical staff

Everyday habits that reduce risk without overwhelming people.

Compliance

Understanding HIPAA security risk analysis

What a risk analysis covers and how to keep it current.

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