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Still using Excel for global compliance? It’s risky and outdated. With growing rules across regions, spreadsheets can’t keep up. AI-powered platforms like FEHA simplify compliance, reduce errors, and keep you audit-ready. Time to switch to smarter compliance.

FEHA started for startups, now built for scale. From smart AI to global data control, it’s compliance that grows with your business—simple, secure, trusted.

FEHA uses ISO 27001 as the default foundation to help startups build strong, flexible, and scalable security programs. Certify if you want—compliance starts now.

If you're a B2B startup aiming for enterprise clients, don’t wait until they ask about ISO 27001 or SOC 2; start now! Compliance takes time, and rushing it later causes stress and weak results. FEHA helps you build strong, audit-ready programs early, combining expert guidance with smart automation so you can grow with trust and confidence.

SOC 2 is your client’s responsibility, not yours as the MSP. If you're already ISO 27001 certified, you likely cover much of what SOC 2 needs. Your role is to support their defined controls, not to lead the certification. Let them set the scope, and you align with it. FEHA can help you navigate this the smart way.

Doing business in the UAE or with UAE customers? You need to follow the PDPL, the UAE's data protection law. But don’t stress! FEHA makes compliance easy by reviewing your setup, helping with policies, training your team, and even acting as your DPO.

Handling customer data in Singapore? PDPA is the law and ignoring it can cost you a lot. But don’t worry, FEHA makes compliance easy. We help you understand what data you collect, guide you in setting up the right policies, provide team training, and even connect you with a certified DPO if needed.

FEHA Announcement: FEHA partners with DigiDis to bring smarter, easier security and privacy compliance to businesses across APAC, powered by automation and expert support.

FEHA Update: Our improvements include tracking the team's compliance journey, enhanced AI, and synchronization with AWS, which implemented by May 2025

There are numerous ISO 27001 platforms available that promise fast and simple compliance, but do you believe them? FEHA doesn't stand on promises, but we believe compliance should feel clear, guided, and “human”, not like another thing on your to-do list.

Let’s face it, navigating compliance frameworks like SOC 2 can feel like playing a game where the rules are hidden, and the next step is to keep moving. That’s why many businesses turn to SOC 2 automation platforms to lighten the load. Sounds great, right? Well… not always.

ISO 27001 is a global standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and it provides a framework to help businesses manage and protect sensitive data through risk management, security controls, and ongoing improvements. At its core, ISO 27001 is about people, processes, and technology working together to secure information.

SOC 2 shows your business takes data security seriously. With FEHA’s AI platform and expert help, getting compliant is easier and opens new opportunities.

You don’t need ISO 27001 or SOC 2 right away to build trust. Startups can show real commitment to security by following best practices, being transparent, and planning for future certification. FEHA helps you take smart steps now—so you're ready when the time comes.

Security certifications like ISO 27001 or SOC 2 build trust, boost reputation, attract investors, and help close deals faster. They’re key for growth, even for startups. FEHA makes getting certified simple. Book a demo today!

ISO 27001 or SOC 2 helps startups build trust, win big clients, follow regulations, and reduce cyber risks. Starting early sets you up for long-term success. FEHA makes certification easier and affordable, book a demo now!

Yes, you can get ISO 27001 or SOC 2 certified on your own—but it’s complex, time-consuming, and risky without expertise. FEHA offers expert support and an all-in-one platform to make the process faster, smoother, and more affordable.

ISO 27001 certification costs vary, but can be managed. Startups can save by narrowing the scope, using internal teams, or working with FEHA. FEHA’s AI tools and expert support make certification affordable and efficient.

Top compliance tools for 2025 include FEHA, Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, and ISMS.online; each helping businesses stay secure and meet standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2. FEHA stands out with its AI + human expert service tailored for startups and SMBs.

Achieving ISO 27001 certification is a significant milestone for any business looking to manage strong information security. It’s not only demonstrated your commitment to data protection but also increased your customer trust and compliance with regulations.

ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications help businesses build trust, meet data protection laws, win big clients, and expand globally. They’re not just about compliance, they're smart investments in growth and credibility. FEHA can guide you through the journey.

Compliance helps businesses follow laws and reduce risks, just like traffic rules keep drivers safe. But because rules like PDPA keep changing, continuous compliance is key. With FEHA, startups and small businesses can stay secure and up to date, easily and efficiently.

Businesses face increasing cybersecurity threats and regulations, creating compliance challenges, especially for smaller companies. FEHA's cross-compliance strategy simplifies this by identifying common requirements across various standards (like PDPA Singapore and ISO 27001). This approach, using AI and expert guidance, helps businesses achieve multiple compliances efficiently, saving time and resources.

In 2022, FHIC had a strong year, expanding to Indonesia, supporting ISO 27001 clients, and partnering with Vanta. In 2023, FHIC plans to rebrand, grow privacy services, enhance vendor risk management, and expand globally while staying focused on its core strengths in GRC and cybersecurity.

ISO 27001 requires an internal audit before certification. It's not something to fear; it helps identify gaps and improve your readiness. FEHA can support you with expert internal audits to ensure a smooth certification journey.

Many countries are creating cybersecurity laws that align with ISO 27001. By adopting ISO 27001 controls, businesses can more easily meet local and global compliance needs.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 highlights the theme "Secure Our World" with 10 simple tips, like using strong passwords, enabling 2FA, and locking devices to help everyone stay safe online.

Small businesses don’t need big budgets to stay secure. By updating devices, using antivirus software, adopting password managers like Heylogin, and training employees regularly, they can protect their data affordably. FEHA will also be at Tech in Asia 2024 to share more solutions—follow us for updates!

Penetration testing is not mandatory for ISO 27001:2022 certification, but it’s recommended based on your risk assessment, business type, and ISMS scope. If it’s too costly, use alternatives like secure coding, vulnerability scanning, audits, and staff training, just ensure your policies match your actual practices. FEHA can help you build a realistic and effective security strategy tailored to your needs.

To gain management support for ISO 27001, educate them on its value, show business benefits, involve them early, build a strong case, and use expert help. FEHA can guide your company in making security a business strength, not just an audit task.

ISO 27001 helps startups build investor and customer trust, improve operations, meet regulations, and stand out from competitors. FEHA makes the certification journey easier with expert support and tools.

Frequent password changes aren’t required by ISO 27001 or modern standards like NIST and PCI-DSS 4.0.1. Instead, focus on strong, unique passwords, password managers like Heylogin, and MFA. FEHA helps organizations modernize password policies using a risk-based approach that enhances security without outdated practices.

ISO 27001 helps startups protect data, build trust, meet regulations, and improve operations. It’s not just about getting certified, it’s about maintaining strong, secure practices. FEHA makes the process easier with expert support and compliance as a service.

Maintaining ISO 27001 requires continuous improvement through regular audits, risk management, training, incident response, and tech integration. With expert help like FEHA, companies—especially smaller ones—can efficiently stay compliant and keep their ISMS strong and up to date.

Tech experts leading ISO 27001 efforts must shift from technical roles to company-wide leadership. Success requires communication, GRC knowledge, and project management. With the right plan and possible expert support like FEHA, they can guide their company through certification and grow into security leaders.

ISO 27001 software helps, but it’s not a magic fix. Startups often struggle without expert guidance. Templates still need customization, and software alone can't guarantee success. Expert support ensures smoother, faster certification. Book a free 25-minute strategy session to get started.

To meet NIS2 and DORA requirements, businesses must go beyond ISO or SOC 2 and actively manage third-party security. Start by categorizing vendors by risk, defining clear security requirements, conducting regular reviews, and maintaining a centralized third-party list. These simple steps can greatly improve your security posture.

Early-stage startups don’t need to rush into ISO 27001 or SOC 2. Focus first on product-market fit, show solid security practices, and time your certification when your team and budget are ready. You can still build trust and grow while preparing at your own pace.

ISO 27001:2022 requires ongoing, tailored security training, not just annual sessions. Using diverse formats and regular reminders helps build strong, company-wide awareness, even on a small budget.

Indonesia’s national data center (PDN) was hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting services for 210+ institutions. The incident exposed weak backups and poor cybersecurity practices, stressing the urgent need for better training, audits, tech, and collaboration.

Live cybersecurity training works better than recorded videos because it’s interactive, personalized, and helps people truly understand how to stay secure. FEHA's sessions in 2023 proved that talking and listening in real time builds stronger awareness and better habits.

Many people believe or aspire to pass ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audits in weeks. But that's not the right and sustainable path to go with if you are serious about security at your company.

GRC software can speed up compliance, but it’s not enough on its own. You still need IT GRC experts to help choose the right tool, guide its implementation, adjust your policies, and prepare for audits. Just like a healthy lifestyle needs more than superfoods, real compliance success needs both the software and the right expertise.

Reviewing many vendors can be overwhelming, but by focusing on key risk areas, like patch management, network security, and incident response, you can work smarter and faster. Use tools like Security Scorecard or Black Kite to help, but always prioritize what truly matters to your business.

Integrating third-party services demands thorough due diligence, a complex process involving multiple departments like Legal and Security. To make this efficient, organizations should adopt standardized checklists, consolidate vendor requests, leverage automation for repetitive tasks, and foster cross-functional collaboration to streamline the entire assessment process.

Met with talented Indonesian techpreneurs eager to go global. Shared insights on security, privacy, and international standards. FEHA is here to support their journey.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending a brief yet insightful meeting with a group of talented techpreneurs from Indonesia. It was a fascinating experience to witness firsthand the remarkable skills and innovative solutions that this vibrant community has to offer.

Cultural values shape how people view cybersecurity and privacy. To be effective globally, professionals must understand local habits, adapt strategies, and communicate with cultural sensitivity. There's no one-size-fits-all customized, culturally aware approaches are key to building trust and securing the digital world.

At Hannover Messe 2023, Indonesian tech shone, but many still overlook global security and privacy compliance. To succeed internationally, they must meet standards like GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. FeHa International Consulting helps startups navigate these requirements efficiently, so they can innovate with confidence.

A YouTuber’s experience with session hijacking highlights the ongoing importance of basic cybersecurity practices, like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and caution with suspicious links. Learning from such incidents helps us all stay safer online.

FEHA delivered fun, effective cybersecurity training to Indonesian Embassy staff in the Netherlands on March 17, 2023. The session focused on strong passwords, system updates, and phishing prevention, boosting digital trust and cyber awareness among participants.

Security questionnaires help assess third-party risks, but shouldn’t be the only method. A mix of tools, such as audits, certifications, and external reviews, offers a clearer and more balanced view of vendor security.

Cybersecurity rating tools aren't perfect, but they’re still useful for third-party risk management, offering fresher insights than most audits or reports.

Despite the LastPass incident, FEHA still recommends using password managers. If you’re switching providers, use a strong master password, delete your old account, and update your critical service passwords.

This guide answers common questions about ISO 27001 — what it is, its benefits, how to get and maintain it, whether you need consultants or software, and how to choose between ISO 27001, SOC 2, or other frameworks. The key takeaway: certification is achievable with or without external help, depending on your resources, timeline, and goals.

ISO 27001 or SOC 2 won’t stop security questionnaires but they make them easier, faster, and more credible to handle.

You can get ISO 27001 certified without buying compliance software or hiring a consultant, if you have time, resources, and a good grasp of the standard. But if you're short on either, SaaS tools and external advisors can speed things up. The key: assess your needs, budget, and long-term plan before deciding.

Do you want your business to be digitally secured? In this article we will give you a simple and no-cost tip that may save you a dozen hours of confusion and frustration because of an act of cybercrime. Anyone can be a victim of cybercrime. Both big and small companies.

Security questionnaires aren't just sales hurdles—they help build trust. Stay calm, answer clearly, and keep a response database ready to save time.

Customers and other sensitive information security is of paramount importance in this digital age. To show potential and existing customers how serious vendors take care of their own data and their customers data, many organizations pursue either ISO 27001 certification or SOC 2 independent attestation.

Nowadays ISO/IEC 27001 has (almost) become a commodity product. From its full title in the certificate “Information technology - Security techniques - Information security management systems - Requirements”, we perceive that companies certified with this ISO standard have adopted good management systems capable of holding their information assets secure.

Hopefully after reading my last post here, you have a clear understanding that not all ISO 27001 certificates are the same. The scope can vary and not all suppliers understand that they cannot “re-use” their hosting partner’s ISO 27001 certificate to claim that themselves are certified.

Based on years of reviewing vendor assurance docs, I’ve seen big differences in ISO 27001 certificate quality and clarity. Some vendors use their host or sister company’s certificate, which doesn’t always reflect their own security. Always check the scope and validity closely; certification should cover their actual services. And remember: “We comply with” ≠ “We are certified.”

I shall start with a disclaimer that I’m writing this solely based on my short experience working first hand with security questionnaires. In the past, as auditor and then second line security officer and risk manager, I was just at the receiving end of the assessment completed by the first line officers.

The SOC report is a helpful starting point, but it’s not the full picture. Its scope, timing, and audit quality vary, so don’t rely on it alone for third-party risk management. Use it as one of several inputs in your due diligence. Keep assessing and improving.

Gartner predicts 40% of Boards will have one by 2025. Great for visibility, but is it really necessary? Cybersecurity is cross-functional. It needs strong engagement across teams, not just a separate committee. The key is a clear mandate for CISOs, not more structures that increase GRC complexity and cost.

Elon Musk’s tweet moved people to Signal, showing how influence drives action. Instead of dry training and leadership quotes, why not use relatable internal ambassadors to champion security and privacy? It’s everyone’s responsibility; let’s make it engaging and effective.

One simple question, “WHY” has helped me cut through complexity, integrate overlapping requirements, and streamline controls. It’s powerful, often overlooked, and key to making GRC simpler and more effective.

A casual morning chat with my wife reminded me: we don’t need everyone to be cybersecurity experts, just doing the basics makes a big difference. It’s not about eliminating all risks, but managing them together. Because in cybersecurity, we’re all in it together.

Compliance isn't the goal; security is. In years of working in IT and security, many people focus too much on getting certified, like ISO 27001 or NIST, thinking they’re safe. But being compliant doesn’t always mean you’re secure. All these frameworks are helpful. The key is choosing one, following the basics, and improving. Don’t just try to pass audits, but focus on truly protecting your business and your customers. Security is a long journey, not a quick win. Aim for real protection, not just a certificate on the wall.