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...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 9, 2026 | Blog, SOC 2
Choosing the right SOC 2 auditor is one of the most consequential decisions an Australian organisation makes during its compliance journey. The quality, experience, and approach of your audit partner directly affects timelines, report credibility, customer confidence,...
by Paul Friend, MBA | ISO Lead Auditor | Jan 5, 2026 | Blog
Summary Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services have become essential for Australian organisations that need strategic cybersecurity leadership but do not have, or cannot justify, a full-time CISO. As cyber threats escalate and regulatory...
