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Keeping pace with change in cyber GRC: An update for boards, CISOs and business leaders
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ASD Essential 8

Who has to comply with ASD Essential 8?

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NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

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{tableName=glossary, name=ISO/IEC 27001 2005, description= ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for organizations to identify, assess, and manage the security risks associated with their information systems, and to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their information assets. The standard is based on a risk management approach, and is designed to help organizations protect their information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. It also provides guidance on how to implement, maintain, and assess the effectiveness of an ISMS. The standard is applicable to all types of organizations, regardless of size, type, or sector. It is intended to be used in conjunction with other information security standards and guidelines, such as ISO/IEC 27002 and ISO/IEC 27005., topic=[{id=97620570500, createdAt=1673040885276, updatedAt=1684824913644, path='iso-27001', name=' ISO 27001 Guide: A Comprehensive Guide', 1='{type=string, value=ISO 27001}', 2='{type=string, value=This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the ISO 27001 standard, including the requirements, implementation, and certification. Learn how to ensure your organization's information security is up to date and compliant.}', 5='{type=string, value=

This guide provides an authoritative and detailed overview of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, which defines the requirements for an Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) associated with information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection.

Learn about the purpose and scope of the standard, the key requirements for an ISMS, how to implement and maintain an ISMS, how to establish an effective security risk management program, how to develop and implement security policies, how to implement controls to protect information and services and how to audit and review systems to ensure they meet the requirements of the standard.

This guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand and implement ISO 27001.

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{tableName=glossary, name=Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), description= Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is an access control system that is used to regulate user access to computer systems, networks, and other resources. It is based on the principle that users are assigned to roles, and each role is granted specific permissions or access to resources. RBAC is an effective way to manage access to resources, as it allows administrators to easily assign and manage permissions for multiple users. RBAC also provides a more granular level of control than other access control models, such as discretionary access control (DAC) or mandatory access control (MAC). By assigning roles to users, RBAC allows administrators to control user access to resources based on their roles, rather than individual user accounts. This makes RBAC a more efficient and secure way to manage access to resources, as it reduces the risk of unauthorized access., topic=null, hs_path=role-based-access-control-rbac}--
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{tableName=glossary, name=SOC 2 Audit, description= A SOC 2 Audit is an independent evaluation of a service provider’s information security controls and practices. It is based on the Trust Services Principles and Criteria (TSPC) developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The audit is performed by a third-party auditor and assesses the design and effectiveness of the service provider’s controls and processes related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. The audit also assesses the service provider’s ability to meet the TSPC criteria, which include requirements for the service provider’s technical infrastructure, data security, and customer data protection. The SOC 2 Report is a valuable tool for organizations that are looking to assess the security of their service providers and ensure that they are meeting their security and privacy requirements., topic=null, hs_path=soc-2-audit}--
NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-53 Minimum/Base Controls

NIST SP 800-53 Minimum/Base Controls are a set of security controls established by the National Inst...

ISO 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 2005

ISO/IEC 27001:2005 is an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). ...

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is an access control system that is used to regulate user access to...

NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-53 vs ISO 27001

Learn the differences between NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001, two of the most widely used information ...

SSAE 16

Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 is an attestation standard issued b...

SOC 2 Audit

A SOC 2 Audit is an independent evaluation of a service provider’s information security controls and...

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