Cybersecurity governance in the GCC is progressing toward greater integration and maturity. While international standards such as ISO 27001:2022 continue to set the benchmark for establishing an Information Security Management System (ISMS), regional frameworks like the UAE Information Assurance Framework (IAF) have introduced a national layer of compliance and assurance. The challenge most organizations now […]

In an era where data privacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity, the ISO/IEC 27701 standard has emerged as a cornerstone for organisations aiming to demonstrate responsible personal data management. With the release of ISO/IEC 27701:2025, the standard has undergone a significant transformation from its 2019 predecessor. At MAST Consulting, we believe it […]