Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

The network and information security directive 2 (NIS2) is an EU-wide cybersecurity law that contains strengthened cybersecurity regulations and is a general set of mandatory security requirements aimed at already identified critical and important sectors.

Not sure whether your Aussie startup needs to obtain an ISO 27001 certification? ISO 27001 isn’t legally required, but if you plan on trading internationally or have potential customers who are international, many organisations won’t even open conversation with you if you don’t have an ISO 27001 certification. ‍ To put a long story short: if you collect, store, transmit, or process data in any way, you may want to consider it.

Your next customer is going to ask about how you store and keep data safe. Are you ready to answer? ‍ Australian startups are increasingly aware of the importance of appropriate data security measures, and building trust as an up-and-coming SaaS couldn’t be more important. ‍ Despite popular belief, SOC 2 isn’t just for big enterprises. Larger customers, investors, and partners will be looking at seed and series A and B startups to verify proof of trust.

Data breaches hit headlines weekly, costing companies millions and eroding trust overnight. An information security policy stands as the frontline defense, spelling out exactly how teams handle sensitive information amid constant digital threats. Without it, organizations chase reactions instead of building prevention into daily operations. Modern data protection involves encryption, secure storage, user access controls, regular audits, and compliance with global regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

If you’ve browsed the FedRAMP marketplace in the interest of using a government-certified service, either as part of your own services or on behalf of an agency, you’ve likely seen the various -aaS designations. The “aaS” stands for “as a Service”, and it’s part of how modern internet services function. What are the different kinds of services, and how do they engage with FedRAMP? The differences can be important.