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Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.8 – Asset Management

  ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.8, “Asset Management,” addresses the importance of identifying, classifying, and managing information assets within an organization. This annex emphasizes the need for organizations to establish processes for inventorying assets, assessing their value, and implementing appropriate controls to protect them. In this technical educational article, we’ll explore how to implement Annex A.8 […]

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Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.7 – Human Resource Security

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. Today we address ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.7, “Human Resource Security”.     These controls address the critical role that personnel play in information security within an organization. This annex emphasizes the need for organizations to implement measures […]

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Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6 – Organization of Information Security

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. We start today with ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.6, “Organization of Information Security”, which outlines requirements for establishing an effective management framework to govern information security within an organization. This annex emphasizes the importance of defining roles, responsibilities, […]

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Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A.5 – Information Security Policies

We started the ISO 27001:2022 series with the promise of explaining how the 14 categories of controls can be implemented. We start today with A.5. Information Security Policies.     Importance of Information Security Policies Information security policies are crucial components of any organization’s cybersecurity framework. They provide guidelines and principles for safeguarding sensitive information, […]

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The ISO 27000 family of protocols and their role in cybersecurity

The ISO 27000 family of protocols represent a series of standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to address various aspects of information security management. These standards provide a framework for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve their information security management systems (ISMS). Each standard within the ISO 27000 family serves […]

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Risk Assessment of AWS services used in building a resilient Web App on AWS

We wrote here in the article “Building Resilient Web Applications on AWS: A Comprehensive Approach to Security” how to use certain AWS services to implement a resilient web based application. The services mentioned require also a brief analysis in respect to Security, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Privacy.   CloudTrail AWS CloudTrail records API calls and creates […]

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Evolving beyond your core expertise: it’s time to add security

This post is for creators of digital services like optimization tools,  VPN solutions, Backup and Disaster Recovery tools, Parental control tools, Identity protection tools, Privacy tools, Email clients, Browsers and many others. Your products are doing a good job in the dynamic landscape of digital services, and it is amazing of how much commitment and […]

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Balancing functionality and privacy concerns in AI-based Endpoint Security solutions

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in endpoint security has revolutionized the way organizations protect their devices and data. Ok, let’s take a break here: have you read the article about Artificial Intelligence vs. Machine Learning ?   By leveraging AI and machine learning models that analyze user behavior on devices, organizations can detect anomalies […]