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Reading Time: 4 minutesThe shift to microservice-based ERP with integrated AI is crucial for modern enterprises seeking agility, scalability, and data-driven insights. This blueprint outlines the strategic path for designing, developing, and managing such a system.
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.
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.”
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.
Reading Time: 4 minutesEnterprise Information Management (EIM) is an integrative discipline for structuring, describing, and governing information assets across organizational and technological boundaries to improve efficiency, promote transparency, and enable business insight.
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.
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: February 3, 2022 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Part I: The Strategic Imperative of Data Integrity 1.0 Defining the Data Integrity Landscape Data integrity Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Reading Time: 3 minutesKubernetes is the engine of modern applications, but its complexity creates a vast and dynamic attack surface. The primary driver of breaches is not sophisticated exploits, but pervasive misconfigurations.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe decision to build a security platform from open-source components is conditional.
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 …
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.
Reading Time: 4 minutesISO 37301:2021 is the international standard for establishing, implementing, and improving a Compliance Management System (CMS).
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blueprint presents a strategic framework for redressing this imbalance by fusing Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) within a modernized Security Operations Center (SOC)
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis document provides a condensed overview of the comprehensive blueprint for establishing an Information Security Management Framework (ISMF) within a modern 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 …
Reading Time: 4 minutesASVA is the systematic and continuous process of identifying, analyzing, and reporting security weaknesses with minimal human intervention.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultancy Group Version: 1.0 Date: July 26, 2024 1. The Strategic Imperative In the modern digital economy, data is a primary strategic asset. The ability to manage, govern, Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Summary Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: April 4, 2024 The SOC as a Strategic Business Enabler The modern Security Operations Center (SOC) has evolved from a technical cost center Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: September 10, 2023 Version: 1.0 Executive Summary The modern software development environment has evolved into a distributed, cloud-native, and AI-augmented ecosystem, fundamentally changing the Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: May 4, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. Executive Summary Modern enterprises face a paradox: a landscape of abundant cybersecurity frameworks has led Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: July 23, 2025 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Executive Summary Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) marks a strategic evolution from reactive, incident-driven security to Read More …
Reading Time: 5 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: September 23, 2023 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1.0 Executive Summary: Beyond Consolidation Unified virtual machine (VM) management has evolved from simple hypervisor consolidation Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: July 21, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1.0 Executive Summary 2.0 The Evolving Threat Landscape 3.0 Amplified Risk Factors in Hybrid Environments 4.0 Read More …
Reading Time: 8 minutesExecutive Summary The advent of publicly available generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a paradigm shift in the cybersecurity landscape. While offering immense productivity benefits, these tools have also been weaponized, providing adversaries with the means to automate, scale, and enhance Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesIT risk taxonomy is a structured framework that categorizes and classifies various types of IT-related risks, enabling organizations to manage and mitigate these risks effectively. Image Source: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/cybersecurity-risk-regulatory/library/technology-risk.html What is IT Risk Taxonomy? IT risk taxonomy is a systematic approach Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesTable of Contents 1. Executive Summary Enterprises embracing two or more public clouds face unique security challenges: inconsistent controls, blind spots, and operational complexity. This report outlines a holistic architecture—spanning network fabric, resilient application platforms, identity-centric access, client-specific handling, and Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesImage source: Security Adoption Resources | Microsoft Learn Traditional security models that rely on a fortified perimeter are no longer enough. With the rise of remote work, cloud applications, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, organizations need a more dynamic and Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesMachine Identity Security (MIS) or Machine Identity Management (MIM) is another critical aspect of cybersecurity that focuses on securing and managing the digital identities of machines, such as servers, applications, and IoT devices, which is currently overlooked due to lack Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesProtecting an organization from DDoS attacks requires a multi-layered approach, including prevention, mitigation, and continuous monitoring. Here’s a breakdown of key strategies: Image Source: How Cloudflare auto-mitigated world record 3.8 Tbps DDoS attack Strategy 1. Preventing DDoS Attacks 2. Securing Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesLACP, or Link Aggregation Control Protocol, is required when you need to aggregate multiple physical links into a single logical link to enhance bandwidth, redundancy, and network reliability. This is typically needed when connecting servers or high-volume data transfers, or Read More …
Reading Time: 9 minutesImage Source: https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication500-292.pdf Cloud computing has become an integral part of modern IT infrastructure, enabling enterprises to achieve scalability, efficiency, and agility. This paper discusses the Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA), including its key adoption requirements, standard bodies of knowledge Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage source: OCEG Organizations face unprecedented challenges in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC). The increasing complexity of risks, regulations, and operational demands necessitates a modern, integrated approach to GRC. To connect the dots between risks, compliance, and other GRC elements that Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesCISO due diligence refers to the process a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) and their team conduct to assess the cybersecurity posture and practices of an organization or third party, particularly during mergers and acquisitions, or before entering into a Read More …
Reading Time: 6 minutesAzure Data Lake Architecture Overview Data Sources: Ingestion Layer: Storage Layer: Processing Layer: Analytics & Serving Layer: Governance & Security: Monitoring: +——————-+ +——————-+ +——————-+ | Data Sources | —> | Ingestion Layer | —> | Storage Layer | | (Structured, Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesEmphasizing on the technology requirements, implementation challenges, and platform security management: Image Source: Transportation | ITS Intelligent Transportation Solutions Overview The Automatic Car Toll System (ACTS) is an innovative solution aimed at streamlining toll collection processes for highways and bridges. Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesImage Source: TokenBasedAuthentication2.png (3121×1648) Developing an authentication server is a crucial part of building secure applications. Here’s a structured approach to creating one: 1. Define Your Authentication Method: Decide whether you’ll use: 2. Choose a Tech Stack: Pick a language Read More …
Reading Time: 5 minutesImage Source: What is OAuth? (An Introduction to OAuth and OpenID) – The Genius Blog OAuth 2.0 is a widely used authorization framework that enables secure access to resources without exposing user credentials. Here’s a breakdown of its architecture, possibilities Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesImage Source: https://www.okta.com/identity-101/what-is-ldap/ The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry-standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. LDAP is based on a simpler subset of the standards Read More …
Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction In an era where cybersecurity threats are growing in complexity, organizations must continually adapt their security measures to protect sensitive information. Privileged Access Management (PAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding access to high-level accounts that control systems and Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPAM organizes the key aspects of securing high-privilege accounts and activities. It typically includes core functionalities like discovery, control, password management, session monitoring, and compliance, along with components like account discovery, access management, and password vault. The mindmap helps understand Read More …
Reading Time: 2 minutesHID cards, produced by HID Global, are available in various types, primarily based on their technology and functionality. Common types include proximity cards, iCLASS smart cards, and more specialized cards like Seos and Clamshell cards. Here are some key points Read More …
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Data & Analytics Capability Model is a framework that organizations use to assess and improve their ability to leverage data and analytics for better decision-making and business outcomes. It outlines the various skills, processes, and technologies needed to effectively manage, analyze, Read More …