by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 21, 2026 | Blog
Security leaders often describe their operations as a reactive cycle of "whack-a-mole"—an unsustainable loop of detecting and responding to endless alerts. This constant firefighting is not only inefficient but also strategically flawed, leaving...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 20, 2026 | Blog
Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is the strategic framework that aligns an organisation’s security program with its core business objectives. It integrates decision-making (Governance), threat analysis (Risk Management), and regulatory...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog
A robust computer incident response plan (CSIRP) is a foundational element of organisational resilience, serving as the critical framework that distinguishes a managed security event from a business-disrupting crisis. This plan provides the definitive playbook for...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 18, 2026 | Blog, Essential 8
The Australian Government Information Security Manual is the foundational cybersecurity framework for protecting Australian government systems, applications, and data. The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) publishes and maintains the ISM. It sets the information...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog
Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) security services represent a strategic partnership with an outsourced, expert cybersecurity team. This goes beyond software; an MSSP provides 24/7 monitoring, advanced threat detection, and expert incident response, leveraging...
