What Is GRC? Governance, Risk, and Compliance Explained

Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is an integrated organizational strategy designed to manage corporate governance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards and government regulations. It also refers to specialized software suites that help implement and Read More …

Cybersecurity Assessment Frameworks

Reading Time: 7 minutesCybersecurity assessment frameworks are structured methodologies guiding organizations to establish and maintain robust cybersecurity postures. They provide a roadmap for identifying, assessing, and managing risks to digital assets, enhancing resilience, streamlining operations, and building trust. Cybersecurity is a core business enabler, requiring agile, adaptive security, strong governance, and leveraging a complementary ecosystem of frameworks to tailor security to unique needs.

Playbook Summary: The CRO Playbook in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis document provides a condensed overview of the key frameworks, processes, and strategies detailed in the full “Playbook – The CRO Playbook in the Enterprise.”

Enterprise Product – Code Review Platform Comparison

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis document provides a condensed, two-page summary of the comprehensive research blueprint, focusing on strategic differentiators, comparative analysis, and key recommendations for selecting an enterprise-grade code review and DevSecOps platform

Enterprise Product – SIEM Product Comparison

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe selection of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform is a foundational decision for any modern Security Operations Center (SOC). The modern SIEM has evolved from a simple log repository into an intelligent, AI-driven platform essential for digital resilience.

Playbook – The CISO Playbook in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe modern Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved from a technical manager into a strategic business leader. In an era of enterprise-wide digital transformation, the CISO’s primary mandate is to architect digital trust, enabling secure business growth while managing cyber risk.

Playbook – The Data Playbook in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: September 4, 2023 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Executive Summary: The Data Imperative In the modern economy, data is the central force behind competitive Read More …

Role of the Enterprise Architect

Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: January 9, 2022 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Executive Summary The Enterprise Architect (EA) is a pivotal strategic role that integrates business strategy with Read More …

ISO 27005 – Implementation Roadmap

Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Summary Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: August 21, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1.0 Executive Summary & Strategic Imperative This document provides a summarized blueprint for implementing the Read More …

Wazuh, Beats, CheckMK, Open UBA, Open XDR, OpenCTI, Suricata, MISP, Snort, TheHive, Cortex, ELK, AlertAnalyst – and More Integration is Required…Does it Makes Sense?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe decision to build a security platform from open-source components is conditional.

Auditor Became CISSP – Never Performed in Projects & in IS Development, Would You Hire Him for Your Infrastructure Platform Management? Can or Should that Knowledge Gap be Admissible?

Reading Time: 6 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint (Summary) Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: June 1, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. The Core Dilemma: Assessor vs. Builder Mindset We are observing worldwide adoption on CISSP Read More …

Future Design of Your IT Organization

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe modern business landscape demands that the IT organization transform from a back-office support function into a strategic engine for growth and innovation.

Multi-Cloud Security in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe modern enterprise operates in a multi-cloud reality. However, this state is often reached “accidentally” through uncoordinated business decisions, leading to a fragmented and dangerously complex security posture.

Importance of the DNS Server in Your Enterprise Grade Infrastructure

Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: August 8, 2022 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary: DNS as a Strategic Control Plane The Domain Name System (DNS) is no Read More …

Auditing Cross-Account Roles in Azure, AWS & GCP

Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: 2024-07-27 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Executive Summary In the contemporary multi-cloud enterprise, the ability to grant access across distinct cloud accounts, tenants, and Read More …

Top 10 MCP Vulnerabilities – The Hidden Risks of AI Integrations

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe integration of agentic AI systems via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) introduces a potent new attack surface, amplifying traditional cybersecurity risks and exposing firms to multi-million dollar data breaches.

CMMI Cybermaturity Platform in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Summary Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: May 23, 2025 Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary This document summarizes the architectural blueprint for the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform, an enterprise solution designed to Read More …

Automating Internal Audit Functions in the Enterprise

Reading Time: 5 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: December 9, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 I. Executive Summary The internal audit function is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by complex business Read More …

Automated Security Vulnerability Assessment – Application Platform, Networked Devices, IT, Cloud, OT/ICS

Reading Time: 4 minutesASVA is the systematic and continuous process of identifying, analyzing, and reporting security weaknesses with minimal human intervention.