Guide to NIS2 Incident Reporting The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) is the EU’s latest effort to bolster cybersecurity across its member states, with a particular focus on enhancing the resilience and cybersecurity of esse...
Navigating GDPR Compliance Introduction As organizations increasingly handle more and more personal data, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become an essential part of most businesses. G...
Building an Effective ISMS - Part 8: Strengthening Business Continuity (IRP, BCP, and DRP) Introduction In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, disruptions to business operations can have far-reaching consequences. Whether it’s a cyberattack, natural disaster, or system failure, the...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 7: Internal Audit Introduction An internal audit is a critical step in the ISO 27001 certification process, providing an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of your Information Security Management System (ISMS) bef...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 6: Key Implementation Steps Before the Internal Audit Introduction Completing the Statement of Applicability (SOA) is a significant milestone in your journey toward ISO 27001 certification. The SOA defines which security controls are relevant to your org...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 5: Statement of Applicability (SoA) Overview After exploring risk assessment and risk treatment, we now focus on the Statement of Applicability (SOA), a critical document that serves as a cornerstone of any effective Information Securit...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 4: Risk Treatment Previously In our previous article on Risk Assessment, we explored the importance of identifying and analyzing risks to safeguard your organization and comply with ISO 27001 standards. Now, we advance...
Navigating DORA with Brainframe GRC With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) set to be enforced from January 17, 2025, financial firms across the European Union are racing against the clock to meet a crucial regulatory deadlin...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 3: Risk Assessment Previously In our last article , we identified and documented primary and support assets critical to achieving ISO 27001 certification. We explored how to map out essential components and understand t...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 2: Asset identification Previously In our previous article , we explored how to lay a solid foundation for ISO 27001 certification, including strategizing and preparing essential documents . These steps are vital for creatin...
Building an effective ISMS - Part 1: Setting the stage In the digital age, information is a critical asset for any company. Protecting this data is crucial, and implementing an ISMS and getting it certified (e.g. ISO27001) is a clear sign of an organizati...
The Evolution of GRC in the Digital Age The Evolution of GRC in the Digital Age In today's dynamic business landscape, the convergence of technology and governance has led to a profound transformation in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GR...