Open‑source vs commercial tools: selecting stacks that support compliance
Practical criteria and a decision matrix to choose data protection, monitoring, IAM and incident management tools that help meet legal and regulatory obligations.
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Case study (anonymous): turning a regulatory requirement into a compliance project
A hypothetical anonymous case showing how a mid-size organization converted regulatory requirements into an operational compliance project. Phases, common mistakes, technical choices and practical checklists for a priori
Mergers & Acquisitions: cyber and privacy due diligence for M&A deals
Practical checklist to evaluate a target company's cyber and privacy risk during M&A. Essential checks, required documents, regulatory exposures and recommended contractual protections for legal and financial teams.
Privacy engineering: tools and practices to minimize data in design
Practical guide for engineers and architects: technical patterns and organizational practices to reduce the collection, use and retention of personal data from project start.
Metrics and Reporting: KPIs to Measure Compliance Status
Practical list of KPIs and dashboard templates to monitor compliance with GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, DORA and other frameworks, with reporting cadences and responsibilities for operational, managerial and board levels.
Public procurement and cybersecurity clauses: what to require from suppliers
Practical guidance to include security and compliance requirements in public tenders and contracts. Checklist for procurement offices and sample contractual clauses.
AI and data protection: how to conduct Data Protection by Design for intelligent systems
Practical steps to embed data protection and privacy into the lifecycle of AI projects, from data collection to post-deployment monitoring, with a hands-on checklist.
Interaction between regulations: managing overlapping or conflicting requirements
Practical guide to reconciling legal obligations across privacy, cybersecurity, operational resilience and AI. A decision framework to choose common controls, document decisions and demonstrate compliance transparently.
Testing and assessment: integrating penetration testing and red teaming into compliance requirements
Practical guide on designing and managing penetration testing and red teaming programs that meet regulatory obligations without disrupting operations. Covers scoping, authorizations, communication, vulnerability manageme
Training and awareness: building an effective program for staff and leaders
Practical guidance to design a modular training and awareness program differentiated by role, with KPIs and an operational checklist to assess impact on operational risk.
Audit and control: setting an internal plan for GDPR and NIS2 checks
A practical template to design an internal audit plan covering GDPR compliance and the security obligations under NIS2. Includes governance, checklists, audit cycle and key metrics.
Economic assessments: estimating costs and benefits of compliance
A practical, repeatable method to build a business case quantifying direct costs and indirect benefits of a compliance program for cybersecurity, privacy and AI.