Security Awareness, Training & Best Practices

For many CISOs, the hardest part of the job can be the business conversation that happens long before anything goes wrong. Learn the language of the boardroom to win over executive decision makers and justify security spending.

A successful risk management plan starts with clarity: knowing where you’re vulnerable and how those vulnerabilities translate into threats. In this post, we share five practical tips to help you design a plan that’s both measurable and actionable.

What do flash floods, frozen tents, and soggy sleeping bags have to do with business? Turns out, camping mishaps are full of risk management lessons every leader should know.

A simple camping trip turned into a crash course in risk management when my sister nearly violated bear safety regulations—risking a $1,000 fine. From compliance mistakes in the wilderness to costly business missteps, this story highlights why understanding and mitigating risks is essential in any environment.

Building an information security program from scratch can be overwhelming, but SimpleRisk is here to help. Discover how our free, ready-to-use templates can simplify the process and get your security program up and running quickly.

Choosing the right third-party vendors is a lot like picking a reliable climbing partner—technical skills matter, but alignment in risk mindset is just as crucial. Learn how a harrowing descent from a multi-pitch climb revealed key lessons in risk management, trust, and the value of security certifications.

Risk management in business isn't about avoiding danger, it's about understanding and preparing for it. Just like a climber with the right gear, successful companies assess, train, and plan to face the unpredictable terrain ahead.

Struggling to align multiple compliance frameworks in your GRC program? Learn how to integrate HITRUST CSF and the Secure Controls Framework in SimpleRisk to streamline compliance, enhance security, and leverage AI for a more efficient risk management strategy.

Struggling with ISO 27001 policy attestation and security awareness? Discover how a late-night epiphany turned SimpleRisk’s Assessment Extra into a seamless, auditable solution that even impressed our ISO auditor—no extra logins or fuss required!

How do you prove the value of your cybersecurity investments to the business? By shifting the focus from risk reduction to cybersecurity maturity, this post explores how to measure and communicate meaningful progress in building a stronger, more resilient organization.

When a lost deal with the world’s largest healthcare company revealed a critical gap in SimpleRisk’s compliance posture, it set us on an 18-month journey to achieve ISO 27001 certification. From assessing our maturity and closing governance gaps to leveraging AI and tackling a rigorous third-party audit, we turned a challenge into an opportunity to enhance our operations and platform.

In today’s complex business world, managing risks and compliance shouldn’t feel chaotic. Discover how SimpleRisk, as highlighted by Michael Rasmussen, the "Godfather of GRC," streamlines governance, risk, and compliance with efficiency and agility. Learn why organizations are switching to this game-changing platform in our latest blog post!

On September 26, 2024, SimpleRisk proudly earned its ISO 27001 certification after a focused 18-month effort to refine security practices and address control requirements. Despite personal hurdles, their journey highlights how dedication and the right tools make ambitious compliance goals achievable.

Check out this guest blog from Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 to learn about seven strategies to mature your existing GRC program for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

Check out this guest blog from Michael Rasmussen of GRC 20/20 to learn about six core elements required to craft compliance programs that meet current standards and are adaptable and scalable to meet future compliance challenges and opportunities.

Struggling with where to begin with your Information Security Program?  Learn how taking a risk-centric approach can help accomplish your goals.

We are frequently asked about using the CIS Critical Security Controls in SimpleRisk.  In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.

In this post, SimpleRisk's Founder and CEO walks us through the different approaches to assessing and managing third-party risks.

ISO 27001 has become the most requested framework to use within SimpleRisk.  In this blog post you will learn about the different ways you can use their controls with our platform.

Struggling with managing compliance across multiple different control frameworks?  Learn how a common control framework can help you to simplify your compliance, saving you time and money.

Let’s go back to the basics and talk about what governance is and how you can use it to ensure that the information that reaches your executive team and other key stakeholders is complete, accurate and timely.

This blog details how our approach varies from that of our competitor’s and how we ensure customer success without including professional services in our pricing model.

SimpleRisk partners with various MSSP providers to give customers a one-stop "GRC-as-a-Service" offering.  Learn more about how this works and whether the SimpleRisk GRCaaS platform may be a good fit for your organization.

Risk management isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about finding your way. At SimpleRisk, we ensure our platform adapts to your unique needs, even offering Custom Development to deliver the exact functionality your organization requires, all while staying intuitive and cost-effective.

Explaining risk management to someone new to the concept can be a challenge, but it’s a skill we use daily without realizing it. Learn how a conversation about home security turned into a practical analogy for understanding risks and how SimpleRisk helps prioritize and address them.

Is your data safer in your own hands or hosted in the cloud? In this post, we explore how SimpleRisk's On-Premise and Hosted solutions empower organizations to balance security, simplicity, and ROI—helping you focus on managing risk, not just your GRC system.

I joined Kyle Burt's "Dialed In" podcast to discuss cybersecurity topics like Bluekeep, career paths, and improving personal security. Missed it live? Watch the replay for an hour of insights and tips!

Curious about how SimpleRisk simplifies internal and third-party risk assessments? Check out this quick 1-minute animated video showcasing our key capabilities in action!

Ever wondered how risks evolve over time? Dive into this blog post to see how SimpleRisk tracks and manages the changing threat landscape, using the infamous 'Bluekeep' vulnerability as a real-world example!

Struggling to streamline vendor security assessments? Discover how the SimpleRisk Risk Assessment Extra transforms a complex process into a seamless experience, saving time while keeping your organization secure!

Discover how we used the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to assess maturity, identify risks, and build a strategic roadmap for National Instruments’ cybersecurity program. Learn how SimpleRisk streamlined this process to turn insights into actionable results!

Curious about how Table Top Exercises (TTX) can improve your organization's security incident response? Discover the valuable lessons learned from a first-hand TTX experience and why it's an essential tool for identifying gaps and enhancing preparedness.

Is asset valuation complicating your risk management process? Discover how SimpleRisk simplifies asset valuation with a streamlined approach that balances practicality and effectiveness, empowering organizations to prioritize risk mitigation without unnecessary complexity.