Designing a Comprehensive Risk Mitigation Strategy: From Assessment to Action
In February 2023, Karmak, a leading business software provider in the trucking industry, was hit by a ransomware attack. Thanks to a well-prepared incident response plan, the company acted fast. It contained the threat within hours, avoided customer data breaches, and kept business disruption to a minimum. Karmak’s quick recovery was no accident. The company had strong cybersecurity habits in place—like real-time security monitoring, regular employee...
By kalpana v on June 13, 2025
Categories: #risk, #Risk Management
Cyber Risk in Banking: Evolving Threats and Adaptive Risk Management
Banks today work in a fast-moving, always-connected digital world. With every new API, cloud platform, third-party service, remote employee, or customer-facing app, they expand their digital presence, and their exposure...
Categories: #risk, #Risk Management, #Vulnerability Management
GRC Automation for Hybrid Infrastructure
Most companies today aren’t operating in just one environment. They’ve got systems running in the cloud, some in private data centers, and often a good chunk still sitting on on-premises...
Categories: #automation, #GRC
Cyber Risk Management Goals for a Zero-Trust World
As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale, traditional security models that once protected corporate networks are no longer sufficient. Businesses today face ransomware attacks, insider threats, supply chain compromises,...
Categories: #Cyber Security, #Risk Management
The GRC Metrics That Actually Matter
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions have evolved from reactive compliance checkpoints into proactive strategic enablers. However, this evolution brings a new challenge—how do you prove the value of GRC...
How to Prepare for a SOC 2 Type II Audit in Half the Time
83% of enterprise buyers require SOC 2 compliance before vendor onboarding—making it not just a regulatory checkbox, but a mission-critical enabler of business growth and a gatekeeper for market access....
Categories: #compliance, #SOC2
What to Include in a High-Impact Compliance Report (With Examples)
Think of a compliance report like a routine health check-up for your organization. It might not be the most exciting appointment on the calendar, but it’s essential. Just as a...
Categories: #automation, #compliance
10 Common Gaps in Enterprise Risk Assessments—and How to Close Them
Many organizations treat risk assessments as annual checklists, missing the dynamic threats that truly matter. This guide dives into the top 10 gaps that weaken enterprise risk assessments—from inconsistent scoring...
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GRC Platform Selection Guide: What to Look for Based on Your Maturity Level
The GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) technology landscape is vast. It touches nearly every part of a company’s operations—from policy management and control alignment to risk tracking and data classification....
Categories: #automation, #compliance, #GRC
Cyber Security Regulatory Compliance in India: What You Need to Know
Introduction: When Compliance Blocks Market Entry Sometimes, a region’s regulatory compliance rules block businesses from entering a market. That’s exactly what happened with WhatsApp Pay in India. Despite having hundreds...
Categories: #compliance, #CSCRF, #DDPA
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Banking: A Strategic Guide with Risk Matrix Templates
Banks today operate in a high-stakes environment, managing sensitive financial data, digital customer interactions, and a growing portfolio of online services. These innovations, while necessary, have dramatically increased their exposure...
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The Need for Hybrid GRC Integrations
“Just connect the API.” It’s something that we commonly hear in GRC automation—and one of the least useful if you're dealing with legacy systems. Many Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)...
Categories: #automation, #compliance
Risk Management vs Compliance Management: Which Should Be Your Priority?
Stuck Between Risk and Compliance? That’s the Real Risk. Discover why treating them as rivals is holding your organization back—and how smart teams use both to fuel resilience and agility....
Categories: #compliance, #Risk Management
How Compliance Fatigue Undermines Security
Compliance fatigue is real—and it’s putting your security at risk.When checklists replace critical thinking, organizations become vulnerable. Learn how to move beyond box-ticking and build a security culture that stays...
Categories: #automation, #compliance, #Cyber Security
Moving Beyond Static Risk Management Frameworks to Continuous Control Monitoring
In the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, many organizations still rely on traditional risk management frameworks like the Three Lines of Defense (3LOD). These models worked well in...
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Compliance as a Continuous Cycle: Maintaining PCI-DSS, HIPAA, & More
Compliance isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements; it's about safeguarding your organization from risks that can cost millions. Yet, many companies still approach compliance as a one-time project, leaving them...
Categories: #automation, #compliance
From EDR to XDR: Evaluating Tool Efficacy in Risk Assessments
Cyber threats are faster, stealthier, and more coordinated than ever — and your tools need to keep up. This article dives into the real difference between EDR and XDR, how...
Categories: #Cyber Security, #Risk Management
The Tech Stack for Ongoing Compliance: Integrations that Matter
Your team ships code every day. But your audit still runs once a year. In between, things break. Evidence gets lost. Risk data lives in ten different places. Most companies...
Categories: #automation, #compliance
Building a Risk-Aware Culture: The Human Element in Security
Protection starts with people. And, if you have not recognized this yet, you are overlooking the human element in security. In fact, humans are the weakest link in security, not...
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Navigating Multiple Frameworks: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and Beyond
Imagine trying to find your way through a maze where many paths look the same, but each has different rules. Organizations face this challenge when complying with multiple security and...
Categories: #compliance
Quantifying Cyber Threats: Advanced Techniques for Risk Identification
This article explores the best ways to identify and manage cyber risks. By using techniques like scenario modeling, machine learning analytics, and threat correlation, companies can turn cybersecurity into a...
Categories: #Risk Management, #Vulnerability Management
The ROI of Real-Time Compliance: Cost Savings and Risk Reduction
Ignoring compliance is not just a legal risk. It is a financial mistake. But there is a better way. Let’s dive into it! Many companies see compliance as a burden....
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Conducting a Holistic Risk Audit: Key Steps & Best Practices
Most organizations approach risk audits the way they approach an annual health check-up—routine, compliance-driven, and often surface-level. If nothing appears broken, it’s business as usual. But just as hidden health...
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Continuous Compliance Demystified: From Checklists to Real-Time Insights
Did you know that nearly 67% of businesses reported an increase in data privacy violations in 2024 compared to the previous year?. That's a clear sign that traditional compliance methods...
Categories: #automation, #compliance
Measuring Organizational Risk Maturity: An In-Depth Framework Overview
Cyber threats aren’t slowing down. Every day, security teams are fighting fires, trying to keep up with evolving risks, compliance demands, and resource constraints. But here’s the question: Do you...
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Top 10 Vulnerability Management Metrics you need to be tracking
Every CISO and cybersecurity leader faces the same challenge. You invest in advanced vulnerability management (VM) tools, run regular scans, and patch the critical vulnerabilities your system detects. On paper,...
Categories: #Vulnerability Management
SEBI CSCRF: The Ultimate Guide for SEBI-Regulated Entities
Cyber threats are rising, and SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) sets strict mandates to protect financial entities. With a March 31, 2025 deadline, firms must act now to...
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GRC Silos Cost More Than You Think – Here’s Why
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions often operate in silos, leading to inefficiencies, higher costs, and increased regulatory risks. Disjointed processes create blind spots, delay incident response, and make compliance...
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AI Compliance Frameworks: Why They Matter and What You Need to Know
With AI transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, the risks of bias, privacy violations, and regulatory non-compliance are skyrocketing. Global regulations like the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC...
Categories: #compliance
ISO 27001:2022 Update – Are You Ready for the New Compliance Requirements?
The latest ISO 27001:2022 update brings critical changes to information security, risk management, and compliance requirements. With a stronger focus on cyber resilience, supply chain security, and evolving threats, organizations...
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