by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, ISO 27001
GRC tools play a critical role in helping organisations achieve and maintain ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance. As audits become more continuous and expectations around evidence quality increase, manual approaches struggle to keep pace. Consequently, many organisations...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Drata and Vanta are two of the most recognised compliance automation platforms for organisations pursuing SOC 2 and ISO 27001. When evaluating Drata vs Vanta, both platforms aim to reduce manual effort, improve audit readiness, and provide ongoing visibility into...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 10, 2026 | APRA, Blog
Vendor risk management solutions have become a board-level priority for Australian organisations. As supply chains expand and digital ecosystems grow, businesses increasingly rely on third parties to deliver critical services, manage sensitive data, and support core...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 10, 2026 | Blog, ISO 27001
ISO 27001 certification is one of the most commercially valuable investments an Australian organisation can make in its security programme. It opens enterprise procurement opportunities, satisfies customer due diligence requirements, and demonstrates a level of...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 9, 2026 | Blog, Managed Detection & Response
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a managed cybersecurity service that provides continuous threat monitoring, investigation, and response across an organisation’s environment. Rather than relying on security tools alone, managed detection and response...
