Category: CyberSecurity

  • What is IRM (Integrated Risk Management) and how it is different than GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance)?

    What is IRM (Integrated Risk Management) and how it is different than GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance)?

    Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) are related but distinct concepts. While GRC focuses on ensuring that an organization operates within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations and manages risks in a compliant manner, IRM takes a more comprehensive and integrated approach to risk management. Governance, Risk Management and…

  • Security Estimation – Budget for your security assessment

    Security Estimation – Budget for your security assessment

    Continuing from our security estimation series, consider the following guidelines to budget for a security risk assessment:

  • Security Estimation – How to estimate for a security assessment.

    Security Estimation – How to estimate for a security assessment.

    During my early years in the information security domain, one of the first problems I faced was estimating any activity’s effort. Sometimes, this estimation is more complex as the work involves all the other departments. For example, the server team, network team, etc. Here is a basic framework that I use, and I also have…

  • What are Security Patterns?

    What are Security Patterns?

    Security patterns are a set of best practices and solutions to common security challenges in software development. They provide a structured approach to solving security problems by addressing the root cause of the issue and providing a proven solution that can be applied to similar scenarios. Security patterns are often developed by security experts. They…

  • Steps for analyzing Threat Landscape

    Steps for analyzing Threat Landscape

    By conducting these assessments and regularly reviewing the results, you can gain a better understanding of your organization’s threat landscape and identify areas where your security controls may need to be improved.

  • What do I understand when someone says Threat Landscape?

    What do I understand when someone says Threat Landscape?

    A threat landscape is like a map that shows all the different types of dangers that can harm a computer or a network. Just like a map shows different types of terrain, a threat landscape shows various security risks and vulnerabilities. For example, a threat landscape would show viruses, hackers, and phishing attempts. These are…

  • How small organizations should perceive the current Threat Landscape?

    How small organizations should perceive the current Threat Landscape?

    A threat landscape refers to the various types of security risks and potential vulnerabilities that organizations face. Smaller organizations may have different resources or expertise than larger ones, making them more vulnerable to security threats. However, smaller organizations can still protect themselves from attacks by understanding the threat landscape and implementing effective security measures. One…