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Digital Operational Resilience Act DORA
17 Jul

DORA incident reporting requirements: A practical guide for financial institutions

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, DORA
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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requires financial entities to establish structured processes for identifying, classifying, documenting, and reporting major ICT-related incidents. Meeting these obligations requires more than responding to incidents as they occur.    Organizations need clearly defined reporting procedures, governance processes, evidence collection mechanisms, and coordination between security, compliance, and operational teams.   The importance of effective incident reporting is reflected in the first annual overview published...

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17 Jul

A Guide to Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Baseline Controls

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Baseline Controls, Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Cyber threats have become one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today. Ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns, insider threats, supply chain compromises, and cloud security incidents continue to grow in both frequency and sophistication. While large enterprises often have dedicated cyber security teams and mature security programs, many small and medium-sized organizations struggle to determine where to begin.   One of the biggest obstacles to improving cyber security...

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17 Jul

A guide to ITSG-33 (Information Technology Security Guidance 33)

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, ITSG-33
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Cyber security has become a national priority for governments and organizations around the world. As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, organizations are expected to implement structured security programs that not only protect information assets but also demonstrate sound governance, risk management, and operational resilience.   In Canada, government departments and many organizations that work with the public sector rely on ITSG-33 (Information Technology Security...

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Incident management system
14 Jul

How to build an incident response plan: A practical guide

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance
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Cyber security incidents can occur even in organizations with mature security controls. A phishing attack, ransomware infection, insider threat, misconfigured cloud environment, or third-party breach can quickly disrupt operations and expose sensitive data.   The difference between a minor disruption and a major business crisis often depends on how effectively the organization responds. Teams may struggle to coordinate actions, communicate effectively, contain the threat, and meet regulatory...

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Data Protection Officer DPO
10 Jul

Why do you need a data protection officer (DPO) under Oman PDPL?

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, Oman PDPL
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As organizations work toward compliance with the Oman Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), one question often arises early in the implementation process: Do we need a data protection Officer (DPO) under the Oman PDPL?   Unlike many privacy regulations that focus primarily on policies, notices, and technical safeguards, the Oman PDPL also emphasizes accountability. Effective privacy compliance requires ongoing oversight, clear ownership, and mechanisms for monitoring how...

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09 Jul

ISO 27001:2022 vs ISO/IEC 27000:2026: Understanding the difference

by CyberArrow team
in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance, ISO 27000
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Organizations worldwide are under increasing pressure to protect sensitive information, strengthen cyber security, and demonstrate compliance with international security standards. As cyber threats continue to evolve and regulatory requirements become more demanding, organizations need structured approaches to managing information security risks while maintaining the trust of customers, partners, and regulators.   The ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards has become the global benchmark for information security management. These...

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