Practical Tools for
Security & Compliance
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AI Governance Readiness Checklist

A 40-point self-assessment covering shadow AI inventory, model risk classification, data governance controls, and regulatory alignment to NIST AI RMF and EU AI Act. Built for CISOs, CIOs, and compliance leads who need a fast view of where they stand.

AI Governance NIST AI RMF EU AI Act

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GRC & Compliance

GRC Readiness Assessment Checklist

The 10 most common compliance program gaps across SOC2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 with remediation guidance for each. Use it as a pre-audit self-assessment or a program health check.

SOC2HIPAAISO 27001
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Virtual CISO

vCISO Scope & Engagement Template

A structured scope-of-work template for organizations evaluating or onboarding a fractional CISO. Covers responsibilities, deliverables, escalation paths, and board reporting expectations so both sides start aligned.

vCISOSecurity Program
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Defense & GovCon

CMMC Level 2 Readiness Guide

A practical walkthrough of the 110 NIST 800-171 controls required for CMMC Level 2 organized by domain, with common evidence sources and implementation notes for defense contractors preparing for a C3PAO assessment.

CMMCNIST 800-171DoD
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Private Equity

Cybersecurity Due Diligence Checklist for PE & M&A

The 25 questions every acquirer should ask before closing, covering technology debt, incident history, compliance posture, third-party risk, and integration risk. Used in real diligence processes across healthcare, financial services, and technology targets.

Private EquityM&ADue Diligence
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Healthcare

HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Checklist

An operational checklist covering the Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule with implementation notes for covered entities and business associates. Structured for annual review or readiness assessment.

HIPAAHealthcareHITECH
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Board & Executive

Board Cybersecurity Reporting Template

A board-ready reporting template that translates technical security metrics into business risk language. Covers risk posture, incident summary, compliance status, and program investment formatted for quarterly board presentation.

Board ReportingRisk Management
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Africa & Emerging Markets

Sovereign AI Infrastructure Planning Guide

A practical framework for government and enterprise technology leaders evaluating sovereign AI and edge data center deployments covering site requirements, connectivity, power, governance, and procurement considerations for Africa and emerging market contexts.

AfricaSovereign AIInfrastructure
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Capabilities

NSG Capability Statement

The official NSG capability statement for procurement and contracting purposes covering core competencies, NAICS codes, certifications, past performance summaries, and contact information. Required for federal and enterprise vendor qualification processes.

ProcurementFederalNAICS
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