ISO 27001 is an international standard that outlines the requirements for an organization’s information security management system (ISMS). When planning an interview to assess an organization’s compliance with ISO 27001, you should consider interviewing a range of people within the organization, including: It is also important to review documentation related Read more…
When interviewing a candidate for the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an organization seeking to implement the ISO 27001 standard for information security management, you may want to ask the following questions:
Interviewing the CEO during an ISO 27001 audit is important as it allows organizations to identify, analyze, and manage risks associated with their information security management system (ISMS). It also demonstrates a dedication to the profession of information security and provides assurance that organizational changes are being managed effectively.
During an ISO 27001 audit, the CEO may be asked questions related to how the company decides CAPEX issues, determines forward strategy and business plans, and determines product and market strategies. The CEO should also be quizzed on areas such as IT outsourcing and its effect on the cybersecurity program, Read more…
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security measure that requires users to provide more than one form of authentication to access a system or perform an action. The idea behind MFA is to make it more difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access to a system or steal sensitive information. The Read more…
The government cyber agencies like CBI, FBI etc. does not recommend paying a ransom in the event of a ransomware attack, as it does not guarantee that the data will be recovered Cybersecurity experts also advise against paying the ransom, as ransomware groups are aware of this and may take Read more…
Organizations should protect themselves from ransomware attacks by adopting a ‘Defence-in-depth’ approach, educating employees on online threats, keeping software updated, using better threat detection and backing up all data regularly. Additionally, using cloud services could help mitigate a ransomware infection as they often retain previous versions of files allowing you to Read more…
Enterprise architecture is the practice of designing, planning, and managing the overall structure and operation of an enterprise. It aims to align business goals and strategy with IT infrastructure and capabilities, in order to create a more efficient, effective, and agile organization. Some of the benefits of enterprise architecture include Read more…
A security architect is responsible for designing and implementing an organization’s overall security strategy and architecture. This includes identifying security requirements, evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies, and developing and implementing security policies and procedures. To ensure that the security architecture meets the needs of the business, I involve key stakeholders Read more…
“Get ready for your firewall administrator interview with these top 10 firewall interview questions and answers. Covering topics such as firewall technologies, log monitoring, rule updates, troubleshooting, compliance, security threats, and more, these questions and answers will help you demonstrate your knowledge and skills in this critical area of network Read more…
Risk assessments are important for protecting employees and customers from harm[1][2], as well as for identifying insider threats[3] and preventing data breaches[4]. They can also save lives by identifying hazards that pose bigger risks than short-term injuries[5]
Cyber security is important as it protects data from theft and damage[1][2], prevents criminal use of networks, devices and data[3], safeguards against the shift to cloud services[4] and defends individuals from misinformation spread by attackers[5].
There are many different solutions that can be used as part of network security, and the specific solutions that you need will depend on the size and complexity of your network, as well as your specific security requirements. Some common solutions that are often used as part of network security Read more…