Compliance and Regulations
ISO 27001 Audit: How to prepare and the critical next steps
Step-by-step guidance on ISO 27001 audit preperation, handling nonconformities, next steps, and tools that simplify certification.
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Edward Kost
October 20, 2025
Free NIST CSF Vendor Questionnaire Template (PDF Download)
Use this free NIST CSF questionnaire template to get a high-level understanding of each vendor's degree of alignment with the framework.
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Edward Kost
December 1, 2025
Free ISO 27001 Vendor Questionnaire Template (PDF Download)
Use this free template for a high-level evaluation of vendor alignment with ISO 27001.
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Edward Kost
December 1, 2025
Free PCI DSS Vendor Questionnaire Template (PDF Download)
Use this free template to get a sense of each vendor's degree of PCI DSS compliance in 2025.
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Edward Kost
June 30, 2025
SOCI Act Explained: Compliance Rules & Requirements
Explore Australia’s SOCI Act, compliance requirements, amendments, and reporting obligations for critical infrastructure organizations.
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Leah Sadoian
December 2, 2025
The Difference Between a Regulation and Cyber Framework
The difference between a regulation and framework, plus other common cybersecurity misconceptions are addressed in this post.
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Edward Kost
December 2, 2025
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