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.
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
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.
Have a question we have not covered?
Ask us directly — it may become the next guide.