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.