by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog
The dark web is no longer just a corner of the internet for anonymous browsing. It has become a thriving marketplace where stolen business credentials, customer records, and intellectual property are traded. For Australian businesses, this represents a direct and...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, SOC 2
Australian organisations preparing for SOC 2 often face an early and consequential decision: whether to pursue SOC 2 Type 1 or SOC 2 Type 2. Both reports demonstrate a commitment to security governance and customer trust. However, they provide very different levels of...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog, Managed Detection & Response
Managed Detection and Response services in Australia are increasingly adopted by organisations that need stronger cyber resilience without the cost and complexity of building a 24/7 internal Security Operations Centre. However, for CIOs, the decision to adopt MDR is...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Executive Summary Audit readiness services have become essential for organisations navigating increasingly complex compliance requirements. Whether the target is ISO 27001, ISO 42001, PCI DSS, IRAP or SOC 2, the value of readiness lies not only in passing an audit but...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Sep 8, 2025 | Blog, ISO 42001
ISO 42001 is the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. It gives organisations a clear and structured way to govern AI risks, assign responsibility, and manage AI systems across their full lifecycle. As artificial intelligence becomes...
