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5 Skills You Need to Thrive in Cyber GRC  Post 6 Here are the 5 skills that matter most — and why they anre often what interviewers look for. Many freshers and professionals ask: ‘Do I really have what it takes for GRC?’ Here’s the truth: GRC is not about being the best coder or the best lawyer. It’s about a mix of skills that help you see risk, connect dots, and build trust. Here are the 5 that matter most 👇 1. Security Fundamentals – know the tech, don’t fear it You don’t need to configure firewalls or write malware detection code. But you do need to understand the basic functioning of core technologies, their role, and how they should be secured. Take cloud storage as an example: it’s great for collaboration, but do you know who has access, how it’s encrypted, and what controls (like backups or logging) protect it? GRC isn’t about building the cloud. It’s about knowing what could go wrong, what risks that creates, and which controls reduce those risks. 2. Analytical Thinking – connect cause and effect Controls fail in small ways that lead to big problems. Example: MFA wasn’t enforced → dormant accounts stayed open → ex-employee logged in six months later. A GRC professional asks: What’s the risk? What’s the likelihood? What’s the business impact? You don’t just see the event. You connect it to its ripple effects. 3. Communication – translate tech into business I once saw a brilliant security engineer explain a patching delay in pure technical terms. The leadership team didn’t act. A GRC analyst reframed it as: “This means customer data may be at risk, and non-compliance with regulator timelines could mean fines.” Action was taken immediately. That’s the difference clear communication makes. 4. Attention to Detail – spot the gap others miss Audit evidence says “control is compliant.” But the screenshot is 18 months old. A casual glance says ✅. A GRC eye says ❌. That one stale proof can cause an audit finding, regulator escalation, even reputational damage. Details matter — they’re the difference between passing and failing. 5. Ethics and Integrity – doing the right thing when no one is watching GRC deals with uncomfortable truths: unpatched systems, missed processes, risky exceptions. It’s tempting to gloss over them. But the best GRC professionals don’t. They raise the issue, even if it’s unpopular — because trust is built on honesty. ⸻ Bottom Line: You may already have some of these skills. The rest you can build. What matters is curiosity — because frameworks and controls change, but the mindset stays. If you’re starting in GRC, which of these skills do you already see in yourself? 👇 #CyberSecurity #GRC #DigitalTrust #WhatsInIt4Me #UmaRamani

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Understanding 42001 AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, Information Technology – Artificial Intelligence – Management System This document serves as a comprehensive guide for Australian businesses, focusing on ISO/IEC 42001:2023, a management system standard designed to facilitate the responsible and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence.

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🔐 Structuring Risk Management with Clear Methodologies In information security, a strong risk assessment methodology provides clarity, accountability, and consistency. Document is aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and typically include: ✔️ Asset identification and valuation ✔️ Threat and vulnerability assessment ✔️ Likelihood and impact analysis ✔️ Risk scoring, evaluation, and treatment options ✔️ Continuous monitoring and review What’s important is that such templates are not one-size-fits-all. They should be adapted to each organization’s context, particularly in areas such as: --The scales of likelihood (rare, possible, frequent) --The types and levels of impact (financial, legal, reputational, operational) --The risk calculation approach (qualitative, semi-quantitative, quantitative) --The acceptance thresholds based on appetite and tolerance Using a structured methodology supports not only compliance, but also informed decision-making, prioritization of resources, and resilience in the face of evolving threats. credits: MoS #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #ISO27001 #ISO27005 #Governance #Compliance

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Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) are foundational pillars in modern cybersecurity strategies, ensuring organizations safeguard critical assets while upholding regulatory standards and industry best practices. The “GRC Cybersecurity Guidebook”, curated by A.S. – IT Security Specialist, serves as a roadmap for newcomers in the field. It delves into mastering key frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NIST CSF, alongside insights on risk management cycles, tools, and best practices, equipping professionals to fortify resilience in today’s threat landscape. Noteworthy in this guidebook is its focus on actionable skills: prioritizing risks based on assessment, maintaining continuous monitoring, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration—a trifecta crucial for instilling a culture of security and compliance. This resource proves invaluable for professionals seeking to enhance their GRC proficiency and drive tangible advancements within their respective organizations. Looking ahead to 2025, what do you believe is the paramount skill for GRC cybersecurity professionals: technical acumen, regulatory comprehension, or expertise in risk management? #CyberSecurity #GRC #Governance #RiskManagement #Compliance #NetworkSecurity #InfoSec

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💠Database Security💠Aligned with #ISO27001:2022 This Roadmap organizes essential database security practices within the Plan-Do-Check-Act (#PDCA) cycle of an ISMS and maps them to specific controls in ISO 27001:2022 Annex A and Clauses. ✅#Plan: Establishing the ISMS Context & Leadership ✅#Do: Implementing & Operating Controls ✅#Check:Monitoring & Reviewing Performance ✅#Act:Maintaining and Improving the ISMS Key Annex A Controls for Database Security: 👉🏻A.8.2 Information Classification: The foundation. You cannot protect data if you don't know its sensitivity. 👉🏻A.8.3 Acceptable Use of Information & Assets: Policies governing how databases are accessed and used. 👉🏻A.8.4 Access Control: The core of database security (user accounts, privileges, roles). 👉🏻A.8.24 #Cryptography: Essential for protecting data at rest and in transit. 👉🏻A.8.15 Logging: Critical for detective controls and forensic analysis. 👉🏻A.8.6 Technical #Vulnerability Management: The process for patching database software. 👉🏻A.8.16 Monitoring Activities: The proactive review of logs and use of monitoring tools. 👉🏻A.8.23 Secure Authentication: Enforcing strong passwords and #MFA for database access. 👉🏻A.8.31 Separation of Development, Test, and Production Environments: Prevents accidental data leaks or changes. #isms #iso27000 #iso27001 #iso27002 #informationsecurity #database #sql #oracle #standard

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Cybersecurity Rule 6: 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. The CISO’s greatest leverage is in people selection. Choose aptitude, curiosity, and ethics over resume line items or tool familiarity. Teams built on trust and discernment outperform those built on credentials. Technical acumen secures systems; judgment secures enterprises.

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What is Vendor Risk Management (VRM) in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). More than framework, its critical for Data and Business Resilience. 👉Vendor Risk Management is the process of: - Identifying third-party vendors - Assessing the risk they pose - Monitoring their compliance and performance over time - Ensuring they meet your security, privacy, and regulatory standards. 🚨Every modern organization depends on third-party vendors for IT services, cloud platforms, data processing, supply chains, and more. If you're not actively managing your vendor ecosystem, you're unknowingly increasing your attack surface. ✅Step by Step Process: 1-Vendor Onboarding Business unit initiates a vendor request. Vendor submits security questionnaires and compliance documents (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.). 2- TPRM Team Review Reviews submitted materials. Performs initial risk assessment based on vendor criticality, data sensitivity, and service type. 3- GRC Platform All documents, risk scores, and contracts are stored centrally in a Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform. Enables a single source of truth for vendor data and risk tracking. 4-Risk Monitoring Ongoing alerts, reassessments, and audits help identify changes in vendor risk posture (e.g., breach notifications, expired certifications). 5- Reporting Engine Dashboards provide real-time visibility into risk levels across all vendors. Supports internal audit and regulatory reporting. 6- Approval Committee Periodic reviews are conducted by compliance teams or approval boards. Vendors are either approved, reassessed, or removed from active engagement. 7- Inventory System Approved vendors are added to internal systems for business use. Business units can now place orders safely, knowing the vendor is risk-vetted. 📌 How to Perform Vendor Risk Assessment in the TPRM Lifecycle: 1- Classify the Vendor -Is this a critical vendor? Will they handle sensitive data or key operations? 2- Collect Due Diligence -Use standardized security questionnaires, request audit reports, and review compliance certifications. 3- Score the Risk -Use a risk-scoring framework (low, medium, high) based on: -Data sensitivity -Access level -Location and jurisdiction -Past incidents 4- Document Everything -Store all assessments, findings, and contracts in your GRC platform. 5- Monitor Continuously -Risk doesn't stop after onboarding. Set up: -Alerts for expired certifications -Annual reassessments -Breach notifications 6- Report and Escalate -Use dashboards to flag high-risk vendors. -Escalate to leadership or approval committees if action is needed. #TPRM #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #VendorRisk #Compliance #GRC #Infosec #ThirdPartyRisk #TPRMFramework #Audit #VendorDueDiligence #ISO27001 #SOC2

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🚀 Driving Excellence Through Continual Improvement! Sharing a ready-to-use Continual Improvement Policy template developed in line with ISO 27001:2022 requirements. 🔄 Continuous improvement isn’t just a best practice — it's a core principle of effective Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This policy empowers organizations to: ✅ Embed a culture of ongoing improvement in information security processes ✅ Align with ISO 27001:2022 Clause 10.2 - Continual Improvement ✅ Strengthen audit-readiness by demonstrating formal improvement practices ✅ Identify and act on lessons learned, nonconformities, and opportunities for growth ✅ Ensure the ISMS evolves with changing risk landscapes and business needs #ISO27001 #ContinualImprovement #CyberSecurity #ISMS #InfoSecPolicy #ISO27001Compliance #RiskManagement #SecurityGovernance #AuditReady #ProcessImprovement #CyberResilience #SecurityFramework #ManagementSystems #ISO27001Implementation #PolicyTemplates #SecurityCulture #GRC #Security

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🚀 Exciting times for audit and security professionals exploring AI! For a long time, I was searching for solid AI certifications—not just theoretical, but deeply practical. While AIGP was available,a gap existed in AI-specific audit and security management certifications. 📢 ISACA has now filled that gap with two powerful certifications: ✅ AAIA – Advanced in AI Audit (Launched) ✅ AAISM – Advanced in AI Security Management (Currently in beta) I reviewed the content—and it’s far from shallow. It covers not only core AI concepts but also their real-world application in audit and security management. A complete package for professionals wanting to integrate AI into their domain. 🔍 AAIA – Advanced in AI Audit 📌 Covers AI risk, governance, assurance, and audit techniques 📌 Designed for CISA, CIA, CPA holders and audit professionals 📌 Great for those assessing AI systems and ensuring compliance 🔐 AAISM – Advanced in AI Security Management (Beta) 📌 Covers AI security, threat modelling, and governance 📌 Meant for CISM, CISSP, and security/GRC professionals 📌 Ideal for those managing AI-related risks and controls 💡 If you're in IT audit or security leadership, these certs are worth exploring. AI is reshaping the future—and so should we. #AI #ISACA #AAIA #AAISM #CyberSecurity #ITAudit #AIinAudit #AIinSecurity #CISA #CISM #CISSP #AIcertification #GRC #AIGovernance #AIassurance

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"Agentic Al Identity & Access Management - A New Approach", interesting report co-authored by Ken Huang, CISSP, Vineeth Sai Narajala, John Yeoh, Jason Ross, Mahesh Lambe, Ramesh Raskar, youssef_ H., Jerry Huang, Idan Habler, PhD, Chris Hughes, Akram Sheriff, & Staford Titus S, and published in August 2025 by the Cloud Security Alliance. 👇 This report explores a Cloud Security Alliance framework for managing #AgenticAI identity in Multi-Agent Systems (#MAS). The document highlights identity and access management (#IAM) limitations, proposes #decentralized identifiers (#DIDs) and verifiable credentials (#VCs), and introduces Zero Trust controls. It also details secure delegation, #governance models, and threat mitigation #strategies, providing #security professionals a blueprint for scalable, resilient #IAM. Link: https://lnkd.in/dcnfSrWQ #artificialera #web3 #web4 #web5 #fintech #digitalera #digitaltransformation #ailaw #machinelearning #deeplearning #generativeAI #trustworthyAI #explainableAI #aiethics #artificialintelligence #explainableAI #responsibleAI #foundationmodels #GPAI #GAI #LLMs #NLPs #GenAI #frontierAI #narrowAI #AGI #ethicalAI #adversarialAI #RAG #agenticAI #AIagents

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🚨 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰🚨 🔺𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 🔷𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Automated Threat Analysis ➼Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) ➼AI-native Security Analysis ➼Threat Correlation ➼Threat Intelligence 🔷𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Automated Risk Insights ➼Impact Analysis ➼Risk Intelligence ➼Compliance Automation 🔷𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Vulnerability Analysis ➼Exposure Prioritization ➼Automated Exposure Detection ➼Incident Response 🔷𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Phishing Simulation Campaigns ➼Phishing Attack Analysis ➼Deepfake Detection ➼Fraud Prevention ➼Social Engineering Detection 🔷𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Automated Remediation ➼Interactive Remediation Support ➼Proactive Threat Management ➼Compliance Remediation 🔷𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 ➼Real-time Threat Analysis ➼Natural Language Query Interface ➼Behavior Analysis ➼Response Automation 🔷𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 ➼Code Snippet Analysis ➼Source Code Protection ➼Vulnerability Detection ➼Automated Code Review ➼Compliance Checks Generative AI cybersecurity is anticipated to experience substantial expansion, ascending from a value of USD 7.1 billion in 2024 to a substantial worth of USD 40.1 billion by the year 2030. This growth trajectory reflects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.4% over the forecast period. ◈ 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫: High efficiency of Generative AI in combating advanced phishing attacks and deepfakes ◈ 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Generative AI’s potential to address the persistent skills gap in the cybersecurity industry #generativeai #generativeaisecurity #datasecurity #zerotrustsecurity #threat #threathunting #CloudSecurity #Cybersecurity #ManagedSecurity #OutsourcedSecurity #CloudBasedSecurity #NetworkSecurity #EndpointSecurity #WebSecurity #EmailSecurity #DLP #IAM #SIEM #ManagedDetectionandResponse #ThreatDetection #SecuritySolutions #ManagedServices #CyberProtection #InformationSecurity #CloudComputingSecurity

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