How Startups Can Get SOC 2 Compliance Without a Security Team
From Chaos to Compliance: How SaaS Startups Can Start Their SOC 2 Journey Without Internal Security Teams SOC 2 compliance may seem like a distant goal if you’re a scrappy SaaS startup with no security team and a million priorities. But with investor pressure, enterprise sales prospects, or upcoming due diligence, it’s often not optional; […]
Navigating the Startup Risk Assessment Framework Made Easy
Navigating startup risk can feel stressful, especially when you’re eyeing SOC 2® compliance and aren’t completely sure where to start. That’s where a startup risk assessment framework comes in. It’s a structured way to identify, evaluate, and respond to the threats your business might face, whether they’re technical glitches, data breaches, or everyday human errors. […]
How to Manage Internal Policy: Practical Guidance
Managing internal policy is about creating clear, actionable rules that guide your team every day, but most of the times CEOs thinks it’s just an endless operation with documents, which can be a damaging opinion. When implemented and followed correctly, an internal policy framework reduces risk, streamlines operations, and helps employees understand exactly what’s expected […]
How a Small company got ISO 27001 Certification – The Prograils Way
There was a time when ISO 27001 felt completely out of reach. The initial push for certification came not from within the company, but from clients. As business with larger organizations began to grow, questions about security practices and formal standards started to appear more frequently. It became clear that ISO 27001, the internationally recognized […]
ISO 27001 Internal Audit: Step-by-Step Guide
An ISO 27001 internal audit is a systematic and independent assessment of an organization’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) to ensure it conforms to the standard’s requirements and to identify areas for improvement. Regular internal audits are a mandatory part of ISO 27001 compliance (Clause 9.2) and provide management with insight into how effectively security […]
Annex A – A.8 Technological Controls
Technological Controls form the digital defense layer of your ISMS, covering access management, cryptography, system operations, and logging. Annex A.8 includes 34 controls (A.8.1–A.8.34) designed to protect information systems and data. This guide breaks down each control with precise definitions, implementation steps, and verification methods. For a high-level view of Annex A, see our Overview […]
Annex A – A.6 People Controls
People Controls define eight essential measures in Annex A.6 that transform every team member into an active contributor to your organization’s security posture. This post describes each control, outlines step-by-step implementation guidance, and details verification techniques, from competence audits and social-engineering tests to privilege reviews and incident analyses, to ensure measurable effectiveness. For a complete […]
ISO 27001 Annex A Controls: An Overview
What Is Annex A in ISO 27001? When companies start preparing for ISO 27001, they often run into one major obstacle: Annex A. It’s a long list of 93 information security controls that must be reviewed, selected, and implemented based on risk. The list can feel overwhelming if you’re not familiar with the standard (and most […]
Annex A Organizational Controls (A.5) Deep Dive
Organizational Controls are the backbone of a robust information security management system. They set the tone from the top, define clear roles, and establish the processes that make security an integral part of your organization’s culture. This article dives deep into the five key control groups under A.5. For a high‑level overview of all Annex A […]
Annex A – A.7 Physical Controls
Physical Controls protect your organization’s tangible assets and environments from unauthorized access, damage, or interference. In ISO 27001 Annex A, the A.7 category spans 14 controls (A.7.1–A.7.14) that cover everything from secure office entry to equipment disposal. This post explains each control, offers practical implementation tips, and shows how to verify their effectiveness. For a […]
