Christina Fewlass

The Hidden Cost of Bad Audits: Are You Getting Real Security or Just a Checkbox? I’ve seen it too many times: Companies paying for ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audits that barely scratch the surface. ✔️ The auditor shows up, asks for policies, checks them off, and moves on. ✔️ Little to no validation of how controls actually work in practice. ✔️ No meaningful feedback on real security risks. And the worst part? The business thinks they are secure because they “passed” the audit. But passing an audit ≠ being secure. Are You Getting Value or Just a Certificate? If you're paying for an audit, make sure you’re getting more than a rubber stamp. A great audit partner should: 🔹 Challenge weak controls and provide real recommendations. 🔹 Help you improve your security posture, not just pass the exam. 🔹 Identify risks before an attacker does. Otherwise, you're just throwing money at a compliance report that won’t stand up to real threats. Choose Wisely: Invest in Security, Not Just Compliance A well-done audit helps build a solid foundation for security—not just tick a box. It’s about making your organization stronger, not just certified. Think about it this way: You wouldn’t buy a car based on a checklist alone. You’d want to know if it’s safe, reliable, and roadworthy. Your security audits should be the same. Are you investing in real security or just chasing compliance? Feel free to reach out if you need any help #CyberSecurity #ISO27001 #SOC2 #Compliance #RiskManagement #GRC #AuditQuality

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Cyberattacks don’t crash systems. They crash reputations. Most businesses think they’re “too small to be targeted.” Reality? Hackers love easy wins. Here’s what I see all the time: 🔹No incident response plan 🔹Weak passwords across entire teams 🔹Customer data stored with zero encryption And yet, they expect to stay safe. Truth is security isn’t a one-time setup. It’s an ongoing habit. That’s why I put together a cheatsheet: 15 ways to protect your business from cyberattacks Each one is simple. Actionable. Critical. Because in cyber, prevention is the real power. Not panic. If you’re growing fast, secure faster. P.S. Most breaches start with one mistake. What’s the one risk you’ve been ignoring? P.S.S ♻️Repost to spread more. #Cybersecurity #Security #Information #Technology #Infosec #Infotech #Infographic #CheatSheet #Wireshark #Linux #Windows #NMAP #Nessus

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Working in RMF, one thing becomes clear real quick: It’s not enough to document controls the system has to actually follow what’s written. You can have a clean SSP, detailed control summaries, and even pass an initial review... But if the technical implementation doesn’t match the documentation? You’re asking for audit findings, system drift, and non-compliance headaches. I’ve seen it too many times: AC-2 says inactive accounts are disabled in 30 days but old accounts are still active SC-28 says data at rest is encrypted but there’s no encryption in place CM-6 says STIGs are reviewed quarterly but nobody’s checked them in months Documentation is just one part of the job. The real work is making sure the system reflects what’s on paper and that it stays that way. Write what’s real. Implement what you write. Check often. And make sure your story and your system match. #RMF #Cybersecurity #GRC

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