Blog & Insights
Expert perspectives on cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management from the CyberWave GRC team.
CERT-In's AI Agent Advisory: A 12-Step Checklist for Indian Companies
CERT-In warns that AI agents reached Indian company data unnoticed. What happened, why it matters for SOC 2, ISO 27001 and DPDP, and a 12-step checklist.
HIPAA Audit vs AT-C 315 Audit: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Need the best HIPAA consultants and auditors? CyberWave GRC delivers HIPAA assessments and AT-C 315 HIPAA audits with our licensed AICPA CPA partner firm.
HITRUST e1 vs i1 vs r2: Which Assessment Is Right for Your Organization?
Compare HITRUST e1, i1 and r2 assessments: number of requirements, assurance level, validity, timeline and when healthcare customers will accept each one.
The CIA Triad Explained: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability
The CIA Triad is the foundation of every information security programme. What each pillar means, why it matters, real examples, and the controls that achieve it.
ITGC Controls: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Auditors
IT general controls (ITGC) form the backbone of IT governance and audit. This guide covers the four ITGC domains, common findings, and remediation best practices.
DPDP Compliance Checklist: 32 Controls and the Evidence to Prove Them
A practical DPDP Act checklist: 32 controls, the evidence to keep, who each applies to and when it starts. Free Excel tracker included.
Starlink in India: The Security Conditions Behind the Delay, and What They Mean for Your Vendor Reviews
Starlink holds a licence in India but cannot launch until security clearance and spectrum assignment are complete. The conditions are a data sovereignty test.
SOC 2 When Your Product Uses AI: The Evidence Auditors Ask For in 2026
There are no new AI criteria in SOC 2. Auditors now apply the existing Trust Services Criteria to the AI in your system and ask for evidence.
DPDP 13 November 2026: What Starts, What Doesn't, and What to Do Before May 2027
DPDP 13 November 2026 is the date the Consent Manager rules start, not the general compliance deadline. The main obligations start on 13 May 2027.
HITRUST Readiness Assessment: What It Covers and How to Prepare
What a HITRUST readiness assessment is, when to do it, what is reviewed, what you receive, how it differs for e1, i1 and r2, and the common gaps CyberWave GRC sees before validated assessments.
SOC 2 for Startups: When You Need It, What It Costs and How to Start
When a startup really needs SOC 2, whether to start with Type 1 or Type 2, which criteria to include, what CyberWave GRC charges, how long it takes and the mistakes to avoid.
SOC 2 Penetration Testing: Is It Required and What Auditors Expect
Does SOC 2 require a penetration test? What auditors and customers expect, what to test, how it differs from a vulnerability scan, when to run it, what the report needs and what it costs.