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Generally Accepted Compliance Practice GACP
16 Oct

What is the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP) framework and how to implement it

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, GACP
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Building a strong culture of compliance has become a business essential rather than an afterthought. While many global frameworks guide organizations on governance and risk management, African institutions needed a standard that reflects their regional realities and regulatory environments. That’s when the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice (GACP) framework was made.   Developed by the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA), GACP provides organizations with practical guidance to structure,...

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SOX Compliance
16 Oct

SOX audit: Requirements, steps & best practices

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley)
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In today’s corporate world, trust and transparency are non-negotiable. Investors, regulators, and the public expect accurate financial reporting and responsible governance. This expectation gave rise to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002.   A SOX audit ensures that companies follow the internal control and financial reporting standards required by law. It is more than a compliance checkbox; it safeguards investors, maintains market stability, and protects an organization’s...

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SOX Compliance
16 Oct

SOX controls: A detailed guide to SOX compliance

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley)
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When companies talk about financial integrity, transparency, and investor trust, one regulation stands tall, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Passed in 2002 after corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, this law transformed how public companies handle financial reporting and internal controls.   But most people struggle to understand SOX controls, what they are, how they work, and how to manage them efficiently.   This guide breaks it down in simple...

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fraud triangle
13 Oct

What is the fraud triangle and how to use it to prevent organizational fraud

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Fraud is one of the most common risks that can quietly damage a company’s finances, reputation, and trust. It doesn’t always start with bad intentions. Often, it begins with small decisions made under pressure or when oversight is weak. Understanding why people commit fraud is the first step to preventing it.   The fraud triangle helps explain this behavior by highlighting three main factors that lead to...

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RCSA Risk and Control Self-Assessment
10 Oct

What is RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment), and how to implement it

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Every organization faces risks, whether it’s a system outage, human error, or a compliance gap. But how can you stay ahead of these risks before they turn into real problems? That’s where RCSA (Risk and Control Self-Assessment) helps.   RCSA provides teams with a practical approach to identify potential issues in their processes, assess existing controls, and implement improvements before problems escalate. Instead of relying only on...

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08 Oct

What is a prompt injection attack? A detailed guide

by CyberArrow team
in Malware, Social Engineering
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate, from customer service chatbots to automated data analysis. But with every new technology comes new security challenges. One emerging and dangerous threat in AI systems is the prompt injection attack.   Prompt injection attacks exploit the way large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude interpret human instructions. These attacks manipulate AI systems to behave in unintended or...

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