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AI vendor reviews

AI Vendor Review Pack

25 AI questions · 4 frameworks mapped

The 25 AI questions enterprise security teams now add to vendor reviews, with an example answer for each.

ISO 42001

ISO 42001 Readiness Checklist

23 clause checks · 9 Annex A areas

Every clause and Annex A area of ISO 42001 in plain words, the evidence an auditor expects, and the gap teams miss most.

AIUC-1

AIUC-1 Readiness Checklist

6 areas · 22 checks

The six areas of AIUC-1, the standard for AI agents, with what each one expects and the evidence to prepare.

EU AI Act

EU AI Act Obligations Checker

6 classification checks · 18 obligations with dates

Work out your role, classify each AI feature, and see which obligations apply and from when.

Security reviews

Enterprise Security Review Kit

50 questions · 6 documents buyers request

The 50 questions buyers ask most in SIG Lite, CAIQ and their own sheets, with an example answer and the evidence to attach.

SOC 2 to ISO

SOC 2 Reuse Map

23 SOC 2 areas mapped · 16 new items

Which SOC 2 evidence already covers ISO 27001 and ISO 42001, and the short list of what is actually new.

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The Agentic Shift: Bridging the "Verified Trust Gap" in 2026

On March 17, 2026, new data reveals a surge in AI adoption among mid-sized firms, while industry research highlights a dangerous gap in identity readiness for AI-driven interactions.

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AI governance · Mar 16, 2026

The Compliance Playbook is Here: EU Publishes AI Transparency Code for Generative AI

On March 16, 2026, the European Commission officially published the second draft of the Code of Practice for GenAI, establishing the visual, machine-readable, and audit requirements for the August 2, 2026, deadline.

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AI governance · Mar 11, 2026

The "Grok" Amendment and the 2026 AI Omnibus: A Mid-March Update

As of March 12, 2026, the EU AI Act has been updated with a "Grok-inspired" ban on sexual deepfakes, while industrial sectors gain much-needed regulatory relief.

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Security Alert: Sophisticated "Coinbase Support" Phishing Scam Targeting Users

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EU AI Act · Mar 6, 2026

The Compliance Convergence: Navigating the EU AI Act Code of Practice and ISO 42001

A deep dive into the EU Commission's March 2026 Code of Practice update and how ISO 42001 is becoming the de facto evidence locker for AI governance.

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AI governance · Mar 5, 2026

Can Anonymity Survive the Age of Generative AI?

A deep dive into the ETH Zurich study revealing how LLMs can unmask anonymous users in seconds for pennies.

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EU AI Act · Mar 4, 2026

Bridging the Gap: Operationalizing the EU AI Act with ISO/IEC 42001

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AI governance · Mar 3, 2026

The AI Red Lines: Navigating High-Risk and Prohibited Use Cases

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ISO 42001 · Feb 28, 2026

The Roadmap to ISO 42001 Certification: From Gap Analysis to Audit

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CMMC · Feb 27, 2026

CMMC 2.0: The October 2026 Deadline for Defense Contractors

A survival guide for DoD contractors facing the mandatory CMMC certification deadline on October 31, 2026.

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EU regulation · Feb 25, 2026

EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): The 24-Hour Reporting Rule

Essential preparation for September 11, 2026, when mandatory vulnerability reporting takes effect for software and hardware makers.

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EU regulation · Feb 24, 2026

DORA: From Cybersecurity to Operational Resilience

Why the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the top priority for EU financial institutions in 2026.

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EU AI Act

The Replayability Test: Why ISO 42001 is the Only Answer to the EU AI Act’s Evidence Mandate

As the August 2, 2026, deadline approaches, organizations are shifting from "intent" to "evidence." Explore how ISO 42001 helps satisfy the new "Replayability Test."

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SOC 2

SOC 2 Type 2: The USA Standard for Operational Trust

Why SOC 2 Type 2 is the essential benchmark for corporate data security and how the observation period proves operational effectiveness.

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