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@cissp International channel 4 Transmission Knowledge In the Field of Cyber Security with a Focus on the Content of the CISSP-ISC2 Course - - - - - - - - - - +also group: https://t.me/cisspgroup ————————— @alirezaghahrood
Whitepaper
Cloud Security
AWS Security Incident Response User Guide
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2025.07.17
Beyond SIEM: Why Most Organizations Still Fail at True Incident Response
In too many cybersecurity environments, “Incident Response” ends at SIEM alerts and basic ticketing.
But ask yourself:
Who’s really classifying incidents?
Who’s mapping them to business risks?
And who’s learning from them?
Over the years, I’ve worked with large scale SOCs (1389/1390-Now) from banks to data centers to critical infrastructure. Here’s the truth:
-Most incidents are still logged manually (often in Excel).
-Categorization remains shallow “malware,” “phishing,” and little else.
-Escalations are handled informally, often via WhatsApp or email.
-And post-incident reviews? Rare.
-Lessons learned? Almost nonexistent.
More concerning, we lack effective ISAC style structures across industries. There’s no unified, trusted framework for analyzing and improving responses collectively. Cybersecurity remains reactive, fragmented, and too often driven by fear rather than strategy.
What organizations need is not just better tools, but better processes:
– A localized, structured incident lifecycle
– Mapping every case to technical or policy weaknesses
– A live Lessons Learned repository, connected to risk registers
– Turning every breach into institutional knowledge and resilience
Whether you’re in banking, energy, or IT, your SOC must evolve from alert driven chaos into a learning driven capability.
Let’s move beyond checkboxes and build real maturity in response.
What’s your experience with post-incident analysis and sharing in your organization? Could we do better?
پرسش کلیدی:
آیا در کشور ما، سازمان‌هایی وجود دارند که بدون وابستگی به سامانه‌های ثبت و تحلیل وقایع (مانند SIEM)، بتوانند به‌صورت ساخت‌یافته و خودکار یا حتی دستی، رویدادهای امنیتی را ثبت، دسته‌بندی، مستند و تحلیل کنند و از آن‌ها درس‌آموخته بیرون بکشند؟
پاسخ صریح:
تعداد این سازمان‌ها بسیار محدود است و اغلب فقط در برخی نهادهای حساس مانند چند بانک بزرگ، مراکز حیاتی نفت و گاز، یا بخش‌های خاص دفاعی و امنیتی دیده می‌شوند. با این حال، هیچ الگو یا ساختار رسمی و مؤثر برای مرکز تبادل اطلاعات امنیتی در سطح ملی یا صنفی ( ISAC یا CERT واقعی) در کشور ما به‌صورت منسجم و فعال وجود ندارد
چرا ما در کشور فاقد مرکز اشتراک‌گذاری تجربیات امنیتی هستیم؟
نبود نهاد مستقل و قابل اعتمادایجاد مرکز تبادل اطلاعات امنیتی نیازمند ساختاری مستقل و مورد اعتماد بین دولت و بخش خصوصی است. اما در کشور ما، این اعتماد دوجانبه به‌ندرت شکل گرفته و بیشتر تعامل‌ها حالت دستوری و یک‌طرفه دارد.نبود فرهنگ اشتراک‌گذاری حادثه بسیاری از سازمان‌ها، به‌دلیل ترس از لطمه به اعتبار، مجازات، یا فشارهای قانونی، وقوع حوادث امنیتی را پنهان می‌کنند. حتی درون سازمان نیز مستندسازی درست انجام نمی‌شود.نبود فرایندها و ابزارهای استانداردبرای ثبت، دسته‌بندی، ارجاع و تحلیل حوادث، نیاز به کتابچه راهنمای عملیاتی (راهنمای اجرای مراحل پاسخ به حادثه) است. بسیاری از سازمان‌ها حتی یک سند ساده برای این مراحل ندارند، چه برسد به بانک! و تمرکز افراطی بر ابزار، متأسفانه
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.07.09
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_beyond-siem-why-most-organizations-still-activity-7348565323521875968-I2-H
ZEST Cloud Risk Exposure Impact 2025🤓
A Wake-Up Call for Cloud Driven Organizations!
As enterprises accelerate their cloud adoption, the latest ZEST 2025 report reveals a harsh truth: cloud convenience often comes at the cost of security.
Key Insights from the Report:
•68% of organizations experienced at least one cloud-related security incident in the past year.
•Over 50% of sensitive data is stored in multi-cloud environments without proper encryption.
•Misconfigurations, lack of visibility, and human error remain the top causes of cloud risk exposure.
The message is clear:
Cloud-first doesn’t mean security-last. Without a structured cloud risk governance model, organizations are exposed to unseen threats and costly disruptions.
At Diyako Secure Bow, we help organizations secure their cloud journey with strategic vCISO services, from architecture design to ongoing risk monitoring, based on Secure by Design principles and global standards.
Want a professional analysis of this report or guidance on how to build a cloud-resilient strategy for your organization? Let’s connect.
Special Thanks 🙏❤️😇
ZEST Security
Snir Ben Shimol
And to the ZEST team for shedding light on today’s most critical cloud security challenges👍🏽
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.29
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_zest-cloud-risk-exposure-impact-2025-activity-7344945228853739521-gbgO
Detecting Homograph Attacks:
How Can Protect Your Brand
Homograph attacks are becoming one of the most dangerous yet visually deceptive threats in the cyber landscape. These attacks use internationalized domain names (IDNs) with characters that look exactly like standard Latin letters (ASCII) but are actually different—making it extremely hard for the human eye to detect.
So how can we defend against them?
Technology That Detects Lookalike Domains
1. Brand Monitoring Tools
Monitor the internet (including dark web and domain registries) for domains that resemble your brand.
Examples: BrandShield, ZeroFox, CybelAngel, Digital Shadows, Recorded Future
Key Features:
Homograph & typosquat detection
Real-time alerts for copycat domains
Risk scoring & takedown support
2. Email Authentication Protocols
Protect your business from spoofed emails using:
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail)
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)
These protocols help email servers reject or quarantine malicious emails coming from fake domains.
3. Homograph Detection APIs & Open-Source Tools
Developers and cybersecurity engineers can integrate detection directly into apps and systems.
Examples: GoPhish, IDN Safe (Python, Go), Namecheap Domain Alerts
4. DNS & Secure Web Gateways
Block access to malicious lookalike domains across your organization:
Examples: Cisco Umbrella, Cloudflare Gateway, Quad9, Google Safe Browsing
Benefits:
Prevent access to fake sites
Network-wide domain control
5. Browser-Level Protection
Modern browsers like Chrome and Firefox now detect suspicious IDNs and convert them to "Punycode" so users can spot them.
Browser Add-ons: Netcraft Extension, Bitdefender TrafficLight, PhishTank
The Risk Is Real
If you’re not using these technologies:
Your customers can fall for phishing
Your brand identity can be hijacked
Financial and legal damage can be significant
Pro Tip 4 (Cybersecurity Community) :
Always monitor, enforce email security policies, and educate your users.
Tools + Procedures + Education +++ Continuous GRC = Resilience
Need a visual guide for your team? Let me know and I’ll create one!
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.27
#CyberSecurity #HomographAttack #BrandProtection #vCISO #EmailSecurity #DNSProtection #ThreatIntel
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_brand-abuse-third-party-compromises-2025-activity-7344394031663087616-70xH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAXwLuQBD9tBET0AAFOnGrOQNaM1EWhmgM8
ICS Cybersecurity Landscape for Managers
In today's digitalized industries, cyber threats don’t just impact data, they disrupt physical operations. This short animated video simplifies the complex risks and responsibilities every manager should understand in securing industrial environments. From attack surfaces to resilience planning, get a quick glimpse into what leaders must know.
چشم‌انداز امنیت سایبری ICS برای مدیران
در دنیای صنعتی امروز، تهدیدهای سایبری فقط اطلاعات را هدف نمی‌گیرند، بلکه عملیات فیزیکی را مختل می‌کنند
این ویدیوی کارتونی کوتاه، نگاه ساده و کاربردی به ریسک‌ها و مسئولیت‌هایی دارد ک هر مدیر باید درباره امنیت سایبری زیرساخت‌های صنعتی بداند
از سطح حمله تا برنامه‌ریزی برای تاب‌آوری، با این ویدیو با نمونه رویکرد و مفاهیمی آشنا شوید که برای تصمیم‌گیران حیاتی است
https://lnkd.in/dB6KJKdS
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| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.23
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_ics-cybersecurity-landscape-for-managers-activity-7342990081231589377-X2Y3
In 2025, cybersecurity is more than just defense
it's a catalyst for business resilience and innovation. Gartner has identified 8 high-impact projects that SRM leaders should prioritize this year. Here are some that caught my eye:
🔹 Zero Trust Strategy – Not just buzz. It’s now mission-critical, with structured frameworks like CISA's Maturity Model guiding the path.
🔹 NIST CSF 2.0 Governance – Elevating cybersecurity to board-level conversation through strong governance alignment.
🔹 GenAI Security Governance – Integrate security into your AI journey. No more blind adoption.
🔹 Cyberstorage & CPS Security – From unstructured data protection to industrial OT/IoT resilience, modern cyber risks need modern tools.
What I like about this report is the actionability: each initiative includes tangible outcomes, timelines (2–12 months), and roles needed to succeed.
It's a must-read for CISOs, cybersecurity strategists, and business leaders navigating 2025’s complex threat landscape.
Full report: [Available via Gartner subscription]
https://lnkd.in/gM4dKdYg
Curious: Which of these projects are on your radar?
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.20
#Cybersecurity #vCISO #Gartner2025 #ZeroTrust #AI #NISTCSF #CPSecurity #CyberGovernance #BusinessContinuity #Infosec #DubaiTech
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_top-cyber-security-2025-activity-7341691320081481729-vZk1
Deep Learning–Based Anomaly Detection: From Practice to the Future
Detecting the unexpected just got smarter.
As businesses across industries embrace AI, deep learning–driven anomaly detection is becoming a vital tool for risk management, cybersecurity, fraud detection, and beyond.
Key steps for successful implementation:
•Define clear business use cases and expectations
•Understand your data types (point, contextual, or collective anomalies)
•Choose the right model (supervised, semi-supervised, unsupervised)
•Operationalize AI models within business processes
•Overcome real-world challenges: integration, cost, culture, and leadership understanding
Emerging Trends Shaping the Future:
•Multimodal Detection: Training models on a combination of signals (e.g. stock prices + news sentiment)
•Edge AI: Real-time detection on mobile & IoT devices (health, behavior, usage monitoring)
•Few/Zero-Shot Learning: Detecting anomalies with minimal data
•LLMs for Anomaly Detection: From fake review spotting to smart code bug detection
•Generative AI Defense: Battling deepfakes with AI-driven discriminators
With data volume and complexity rising, future-ready organizations must reimagine anomaly detection as a strategic capability, not just a technical add-on.
رباعی از خیام بزرگ.:
اسرار ازل را نه تو دانی و نه من
وین حرف معما نه تو خوانی و نه من
هست از پس پرده گفتگوی من و تو
چون پرده برافتد نه تو مانی و نه من
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.11
#AI #AnomalyDetection #DeepLearning #CyberSecurity #LLM #EdgeComputing #GenerativeAI #BusinessContinuity #DataScience
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_ai-anomalydetection-deeplearning-activity-7338517529524383747-Ev29
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Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are powerful but they’re not bulletproof.
At Diyako Secure Bow, we often observe organizations placing too much trust in WAFs as standalone security solutions. The reality? Skilled attackers know exactly how to exploit WAF blind spots.
In our recent webinar,
🎯 “WAF Under Attack: Real-World Vulnerabilities and How to Hunt Them”,
we went beyond the textbook to expose real-world scenarios where WAFs failed and why.
🔍 Key topics explored:
1️⃣ Common misconfigurations that weaken WAF defenses
2️⃣ Real-life WAF bypass attack techniques
3️⃣ DevSecOps integration gaps that create exposure
4️⃣ Best practices for positioning WAFs within a layered defense model
As part of our ongoing mission to deliver practical, real-world cybersecurity education, we are making the full presentation slides available to the wider community.
Because in cybersecurity, understanding the limits of your tools is just as important as knowing how to deploy them.
📥 Download the full deck here.
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.04
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#Cybersecurity #vCISO #CISO #WAFSecurity #DevSecOps #ApplicationSecurity #RealWorldCyber #SecurityAwareness #SecurityStartsWithLearning #KnowledgeToAction
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_waf-webinar-activity-7335915779692937218-iMvI
Ransomware Defense Is No Longer Optional
It’s Strategic, Okey?!
As a cybersecurity advisor and vCISO to multiple organizations, I recently reviewed the Mandiant report titled: “Ransomware Protection and Containment Strategies – Practical Guidance for Hardening and Protecting Infrastructure, Identities and Endpoints.”
This isn’t just another report, it’s a battle-proven framework based on real-world incident response.
Why This Matters in My Work:
Across various organizations, from industrial environments to cloud-native enterprises , I consistently observe common gaps:
•Over-reliance on backups without proper isolation
•Flat networks and uncontrolled privilege sprawl
•Weak segmentation of Tier-0 assets like domain controllers and backup infrastructure
The strategies in this report reinforce the same principles I implement with my clients:
✔️ Control and minimize privileged access
✔️ Apply strong MFA policies to critical systems
✔️ Harden endpoints and limit lateral movement
✔️ Isolate management interfaces and sensitive infrastructure for example By Out of band🤓
My View :
“Ransomware doesn’t start with an exploit, it starts with excessive trust🥴. What stops it is not just tools, but architectural containment by design.”👍🏽
As part of my advisory engagements, I focus on helping organizations:
•Build ransomware-resilient identity and infrastructure layers
•Translate threat intelligence into practical controls
•Align detection, response, and recovery with real-world attacker behavior, yep sure.
If your organization is reassessing its risk posture, this report is a must read and a call to shift from reactive defenses to strategic containment and zero trust principles.
Feel free to connect if you’d like to discuss how these principles can be tailored to your environment.
Special Thanks
Mandiant (part of Google Cloud)
🙏❤️😇
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.07
#RansomwareProtection #CyberResilience #Mandiant #AlirezaGhahrood #vCISO #CyberSecurityLeadership #SecureByDesign #IncidentResponse #ZeroTrust #RiskBasedSecurity
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_ransomware-protection-and-zero-trust-2025-activity-7336980231636844544-kras
#DiyakoSecureBow
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CISO as a Service (vCISO)
Before becoming a CISO, you must first learn to think like one.
At Diyako Secure Bow, we believe that cybersecurity is not just a technical discipline it’s a strategic leadership journey.
In our recent webinar,
🎯 “Cybersecurity Vision: A Guide to the CISO Mindset and Career Path”,
we explored what it truly takes to transition from hands on technical roles to executive level decision making.
We covered:
•The mindset shift from reactive security to proactive strategy
•How standards like ISO 27000 Series, NIST 800 Series, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls enable leadership clarity
•Why soft skills, communication, and strategic thinking are essential for every future CISO
Now available: the full presentation slides from this session open to all, because when knowledge is shared, impact grows.
📥 Download now to discover how to build your path toward cybersecurity leadership at the executive level.
Let’s empower the next generation of CISOs not just with tools and frameworks, but with clarity of vision and purpose.
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.03
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#Cybersecurity #CISO #vCISO #CybersecurityEducation #CybersecurityLeadership #CISOCareer #ExecutiveSecurity #CyberMindset #KnowledgeToAction #SecurityStartsWithLearning
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_ciso-webinar-activity-7335523138564190209-eXgp
#DiyakoSecureBow
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AI & Enterprise Risk Management: A Strategic Frontier
Based on the latest FERMA Executive Summary on Artificial Intelligence and Risk Management.
At Diyako Secure Bow, we believe that risk managers are becoming strategic drivers of digital transformation and AI is a critical enabler in this evolution.
According to FERMA’s thought paper, AI brings tangible value to ERM by enhancing:
-Data-driven risk insight
-Automation of repetitive risk processes
-Faster response to emerging threats
-Real-time and predictive decision support
However, successful implementation of AI in risk management starts with a clear corporate data strategy. Without the right quantity and quality of data, AI fails to deliver reliable outputs , making risk managers key players not just in managing risks, but in governing AI itself.
Key Questions Risk Managers Must Now Address:
• How can AI be embedded into risk frameworks?
• What new AI-driven risks should we proactively identify?
• How can AI enhance loss prevention and the claims lifecycle?
• What parts of this journey will be led by internal teams vs. brokers and insurers?
DSB’s Position:
At DSB, we support a responsible, risk-based integration of AI into organizational governance. We guide organizations in building AI-resilient ERM strategies that are:
➡️ Transparent
➡️ Data-informed
➡️ Agile
➡️ Built for sustainability
Risk management is no longer reactive with AI, it becomes proactive and predictive.
Let’s transform risk into opportunity.
Special Thanks
FERMA | Federation of European Risk Management Associations 🙏❤️😇
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.02
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#AI #RiskManagement #ERM #DiyakoSecureBow #vCISO #AIgovernance #DigitalRisk #FERMA #DataGovernance #CyberRisk #SecureBusinessContinuity
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_erm-ferma-4-ai-2025-ugcPost-7334023736607555584-twu3
#DiyakoSecureBow
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At Diyako Secure Bow, we believe that education is the first and most essential step toward building a secure digital future.
As part of our ongoing commitment to cybersecurity awareness and capacity building, we are excited to share the full presentation slides from our recent webinar:
🎯 “Digital Hubs of Organizations (Data Center): From Design to Implementation”
This technical session delivered 21 essential lessons on how modern data centers are planned, built, secured, and optimized covering everything from physical infrastructure and power systems to network scalability, monitoring, and operational safety.
📥 The complete slide deck is now available for download. Whether you’re a technical practitioner or a strategic decision maker, these insights are designed to help you make smarter, safer infrastructure decisions.
We hope this free knowledge sharing resource empowers professionals across our community and contributes to a more secure and resilient digital environment.
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.01
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#Cybersecurity #vCISO #CISO #DataCenterSecurity #CyberEducation #InfrastructureDesign #TechnicalLeadership #KnowledgeSharing #DigitalTrust #SecurityStartsWithLearning
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_data-center-webinar-activity-7334798352850522113-_BWv
When a Single Number Tells the Whole Story...
In cybersecurity, sometimes all it takes to detect a breach or suspicious activity is just one Event ID , if you know what to look for.
Consider these:
4624: Successful logon — but did you check the Logon Type? (Type 10 = RDP!)
4672: Special privileges assigned — an admin has logged in!
4688: New process created — could be malware execution.
1102: Security log cleared — always a red flag.
,... .
Threat hunting and incident response become real power plays when you understand the meaning behind the numbers.
The next time you're digging through logs, remember:
Each Event ID tells a story and you’re the storyteller in this cyber narrative.
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.05.31
#CyberSecurity #WindowsEventLogs #ThreatHunting #BlueTeam #DFIR #EventID #13Cubed #LogAnalysis #SIEM #RDP
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_cybersecurity-windowseventlogs-threathunting-activity-7334413315613323264-ADMT
Security Event IDs of Interest – The Ones You Should Never Ignore
If you're working with logs and monitoring security events, you probably know there are hundreds of Windows Event IDs. But only a handful truly matter and ignoring them could mean missing the silent footprint of an attack.
Here’s a handpicked list of critical Event IDs, I personally watch closely during audits, incident investigations, and while designing SIEM rules:
🔹 4624 – Successful login
(but always check the logon type!)
🔹 4625 – Failed login attempt
– often signals brute force or credential stuffing
🔹 4672 – Privileged access assignment
– admin-level activity you must track
🔹 4688 – New process created
– goldmine for detecting fileless attacks
🔹 4697 – A service was installed
– a red flag for system tampering
🔹 5140 – A network share was accessed
– especially suspicious during off-H
In the organizations I advise, these Event IDs have become core indicators for risk-based monitoring and threat visibility, even with native tools.
If you already have a SIEM or even basic log management in place, start prioritizing these IDs as High or Critical today.
So Sometimes, a single event is all it takes to prevent a full-scale incident.👌
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.05.28
#CyberSecurity #WindowsEventLogs #SIEM #ThreatDetection #vCISO #RiskBasedSecurity #SecurityMonitoring #IncidentResponse #BlueTeam
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_security-ids-of-interest-2025-activity-7333356387965497344-0u9b
Comes with a lot of goodbyes
And Sometimes you just need to disconnect and enjoy your own company🙂, anyway
Old WAFs block XSS & SQLi. Modern attacks don’t care.
While some companies still trust outdated Web Application Firewalls to protect them from yesterday’s threats, attackers have already moved on.
Bypassing legacy defenses isn’t rocket science anymore, it’s routine.
Think APIs, business logic abuse, encrypted payloads, supply chain…, If your security is stuck in 2010, attackers won’t need to try hard in 2025🤓
It’s time to think beyond signatures and blacklists.😁
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.07.14
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_comes-with-a-lot-of-goodbyes-and-sometimes-activity-7350584203958190080-uxdw
🌹 Truth Has Only Few Friends…
In a world where convenience often outweighs conviction,
truth rarely wins the crowd, but it always wins the hearts of the brave.
It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t beg to be accepted. It stands firm… even when alone. And that’s exactly what makes it eternal.
Those who choose to walk with truth may be few, but they carry the weight of meaning, courage, and legacy. Be one of the few.
حقیقت همیشه تنهاست…
در دنیایی که منفعت، نقش حقیقت را بازی می‌کند، در جهانی که دروغ، لباسی از عقل و منطق پوشیده، صدای حقیقت، همیشه در اقلیت است… اما کافی‌ست همان اندک یاران، اهل فداکاری باشند
ایستادن کنار حقیقت، انتخاب سخت اما شریف انسان‌های بزرگ است، هر جا که هستی، اگر حقیقت را یافتی، تنهایش نگذار
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.07.06
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_truth-has-only-few-friends-in-a-world-activity-7347607892134354945-E3Wk
Cybersecurity in Crisis
and the AI Revolution Is Just Beginning
Reshaping the cybersecurity landscape:
According to ISACA’s 2024 report:
44% of organizations say their cybersecurity budgets are underfunded.
34% of the workforce is aged 45–54, with no growth in younger professionals.
66% report higher stress levels due to the complex threat landscape.
45% of teams are not involved in AI implementation or governance at all.
Now imagine this:
AI systems like ChatGPT are entering the frontlines of cybersecurity. They can help augment SOC teams, generate real-time detections, analyze threat intelligence, simulate attack chains, and even assist in training and awareness programs.
But here’s the problem...
Despite the hype, most organizations are not prepared to leverage AI responsibly or effectively.
There's no clear AI policy.
No strategic upskilling for existing cybersecurity staff.
No ethical or governance frameworks for LLM integration.
This is not just a tech issue, it’s a strategic leadership gap.
Cybersecurity leaders must:
Rethink workforce development to include AI fluency.
Prioritize AI governance and policy alignment.
Use AI not to replace professionals, but to amplify their decision-making power.
If we don’t act now, the convergence of an aging workforce, budget cuts, and AI illiteracy may leave enterprises more vulnerable than ever.
The future of cyber defense will belong to those who combine human resilience with machine intelligence.
Special Thanks👌❤️✌️
ISACA
ISACA UAE
ISACA Foundation
#CyberSecurity #ChatGPT #AIinCybersecurity #ISACA2024 #CISO #LLM #CyberRisk #CyberWorkforce #vCISO #AIstrategy #GRC #CyberBudget #CyberLeadership #CyberResilience
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.07.05
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_how-chatgpt-other-ai-will-change-cybersecurity-activity-7345846025821007872-LllF
#DiyakoSecureBow
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Confidence is good. But clarity is better.
In cybersecurity, knowledge is power but only when it comes from the right insights. While many security leaders feel confident in their posture, pentest data tells a different story.
Critical vulnerabilities often remain hidden beneath automated scans, SLA checkboxes, and assumptions.
Even as remediation speeds improve, one-third of serious issues still slip through the cracks.
And now, with GenAI introducing new, high-impact risks, traditional methods simply aren’t enough. That’s why structured, expert-led penetration testing is essential. It turns surface-level confidence into actionable clarity, and assumptions into evidence.
The result? A clearer picture of your true risk and the power to reduce it.
Special thanks to 😇 ❤️🙏
Cobalt
Cyentia Institute
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.28
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#CyberSecurity #PenetrationTesting #RedTeam #SecurityLeadership #GenAI #RiskManagement #CyberResilience
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_pentestingrep2025-activity-7344621826355953664-UsDu
Cyber Security Incident Response
Planning: A Practitioner’s Guide
Continuously evolving
In cybersecurity, it’s not a matter of if an incident will happen. but when.
That’s why a well-crafted, tested, and business-aligned incident response plan is no longer optional
it’s mission critical.
This updated guide walks practitioners through:
✔️ Real-world incident response lifecycle
✔️ Roles, responsibilities & escalation paths
✔️ Coordination across legal, PR, and executive teams
✔️ Lessons-learned & continuous improvement loops
Whether you’re building your first IR plan or refining a mature program, this guide is a valuable reference.
Download the latest version
Tag your blue team, SOC, and CISO community
this one’s for them.
#CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #BlueTeam #RiskManagement #IRPlaybook #vCISO #CyberResilience #DSB #SecureBusinessContinuity
Special Thanks🙏❤️😇
Australian Signals Directorate
Australian Government
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.25
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_cyber-security-incident-response-plan-activity-7343649431168212992-inRK
QuickRef Security Index
A streamlined knowledge portal offering curated cheat sheets and references for cybersecurity professionals—your quick-access gateway to secure-by-design excellence.
https://quickref.me
Datadog Security Platform
Gain full-stack visibility and real-time threat detection across cloud, applications, and infrastructure. From Cloud SIEM to sensitive data scanning, Datadog empowers modern SOCs with precision and scale.
https://www.datadoghq.com
EchoTrail
Elevate your detection engineering with EchoTrail: centralize rule management, streamline SIEM/EDR deployments, and map seamlessly to MITRE ATT&CK—all from one intuitive platform.
https://www.echotrail.io
پ ن : تصویر و موسیقی
https://lnkd.in/duFKuTJN
سرنوشت یک جامعه، زمانی تغییر می کند که مردمانش تصمیم بگیرند، نسبت به مسائل بی تفاوت نباشند، بگذریم هر که را می نگری مرکز پرگار غم است، کیست در دایره چرخ مسلم باشد!؟ از نظر روحی نیاز دارم که یک کرمچاله از بالکن اتاقم باز شود و منو ببره به یک جهان موازی و برای همیشه جدام کنه از این فعلی!
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.21
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_quickref-security-index-a-streamlined-knowledge-activity-7342236734614614016-a-51
You Returned Home, But It’s No Longer Safe
گمان مبر که به پایان رسید کار مغان
هزار بادهٔ ناخورده در رگ تاک است✌️
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.13
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_you-returned-home-but-its-no-longer-safe-activity-7339360126971142144-kt4e
The real threat isn’t outside, it’s within🫣
A rotten security structure, masked by tools and titles🥸
We have the technology but not the governance.
And cybersecurity without meritocracy is a formal invitation to breach. 🤓
We’ve moved beyond the age of “just installing tools.”
Splunk dashboards and surface level pentests won’t secure a bank or rebuild trust.
Today, cybersecurity isn’t a one-off project or a tech investment. It’s a continuous process of resilience, secure architecture, compliance, and cultural maturity.
The real threat isn’t just malware, it’s structural:
•Lack of qualified cybersecurity leadership
•A reactive, project-based mindset
•Weak governance, no audits, no risk-based adaptation
We need a converged approach to:
•Cyber risk + compliance alignment
•System-level secure architecture
•Technical & systemic audits
•Vulnerability minimization
•All rooted in the organizational culture
Without meritocracy and empowered top-down authority,
and while cybersecurity is still seen as “just cost,”
no tool or firewall can protect your brand.
Since 2012, I’ve raised these points, in technical sessions and policy meetings. Every resistance, every stone in the path made my voice louder. Cybersecurity doesn’t need colorful vendors, fake doctrines, buzzword CVs, or posturing.
It needs a competent team that combines:
•Technical depth + system/process understanding
•Risk translation capability from engineer to executive
•Accountability + strategic vision
•Inter organizational communication
•Patriotism + ethics + authority
That’s how we spark a real transformation in national cybersecurity. Anything else… is illusion.
تهدید واقعی بیرون نیست، درون ماست: ساختار پوسیده امنیت
پس ما فناوری داریم، اما حکمرانی نداریم
و امنیت سایبری بدون شایسته‌سالاری یعنی دعوت‌نامه رسمی برای حمله 🤓
ما از دوران «نصب ابزار» عبور کرده‌ایم.
داشبوردهای اسپلانک و تست‌های نفوذ سطحی نه امنیت می‌آورند، نه اعتماد را بازمی‌گردانند. امروز، امنیت سایبری یک پروژه یک‌باره یا سرمایه‌گذاری تکنولوژیک نیست. بلکه فرایندی مستمر برای تاب‌آوری، معماری امن، انطباق با مقررات، و بلوغ فرهنگی است.
• نبود تصمیم‌گیران متخصص در رهبری امنیت سایبری
• ذهنیت پروژه‌محور و واکنشی، به‌جای راهبرد فرایندمحور
• حکمرانی ضعیف، بدون ممیزی مستمر یا انطباق مبتنی بر ریسک
از سال ۱۳۹۱ این موضوعات رو‌در جلسات کارشناسی تا تعامل با حکمرانان جزیره ای گفته شد هر سنگ، محدودیت و‌چالشی برایم ایجاد شد صدایم رساتر شد حوزه امنیت نه صنف می خواهد نه صرفا وندور های رنگارنگ، نه سمت های فضای لینکدین و‌رزومه های صرفا تکس! و نه دکترین تقلبی، گنگ های دو زار ده شاهی متعدد!
یک تیم شایسته که دارای تخصص کارشناسی فنی، سیستم و فرایند رو کار کرده، قدرت انتقال ریسک ها را به کارشناس و بالاترین مقام سازمان، مسولیت پذیر، دید استراتژی، ارتباطات فراسازمانی، وطن پرست، تصمیم گیر و اخلاقمدار + اتوریتی سطح بالا
می شود انقلابی در ارتقا امنیت سایبری کشور! جز این وهم است و بس!
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.10
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_cybersecurity-governance-insight-2025-activity-7337965471608012800-ZYbL
#DiyakoSecureBow
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آغاز دوره‌های تخصصی تابستانی کمان امن دیاکو با CDCP
شرکت کمان امن دیاکو با هدف توانمندسازی متخصصان زیرساخت و امنیت سایبری، تابستان امسال مجموعه‌ای از دوره‌های آموزشی حرفه‌ای برگزار می‌کند.
اولین دوره این مجموعه، CDCP (Certified Data Centre Professional) است؛ دوره‌ای تخصصی که مباحث حیاتی طراحی، پیاده‌سازی و استانداردسازی مراکز داده را با رویکردی کاملاً کاربردی ارائه می‌دهد. این دوره بر اساس جدیدترین استانداردهای جهانی تدوین شده و فرصتی طلایی برای ارتقاء دانش فنی فعالان این حوزه به‌شمار می‌رود.
مهم‌ترین سرفصل‌های این دوره عبارت‌اند از:
-الزامات مراکز حیاتی (Mission Critical)
-استانداردهای بین‌المللی مراکز داده
-ساختار فیزیکی، کف کاذب، سقف معلق و نورپردازی
-زیرساخت برق، سیستم سرمایش، تأمین آب
-طراحی شبکه‌های مقیاس‌پذیر و مقاوم
-محافظت در برابر امواج الکترومغناطیسی
-ایمنی، آتش‌سوزی، پایش، مستندسازی و SLA
👥 مخاطبان دوره:
-مدیران و کارشناسان مراکز داده
-متخصصان شبکه، سرور و ذخیره‌سازی
-مدیران فناوری اطلاعات
-مشاوران، طراحان و تکنسین‌های دیتاسنتر
-علاقه‌مندان به ورود حرفه‌ای به این حوزه
🕕 زمان برگزاری: یکشنبه و چهارشنبه، ساعت ۱۸ الی ۲۱
📅 شروع دوره: ۸ تیر ۱۴۰۴
برای دریافت اطلاعات تکمیلی و ثبت‌نام با ما در ارتباط باشید.
📞 09194348743
☎️ 02191691692 (1)
✉️ marketing@diyako.io
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.06.07
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#Cybersecurity #vCISO #CISO #DataCenter #CDCP #ServerRoom
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_diyakosecurebow-cybersecurity-vciso-activity-7337044856109686784-A_LS
MSSP vs. Internal SOC: Which One Truly Fits Your Organization?
In today’s threat landscape, choosing between building an in-house Security Operations Center (SOC) and outsourcing to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is more than just a technical decision — it’s a strategic one.
But let’s step back and ask:
What percentage of organizations are moving toward MSSPs, and how many are investing in full internal SOCs?
More importantly, what drives these decisions?
Risk assessment?
Regulatory and industry compliance?
Cost-efficiency and ROI?
Or just a case of “everyone’s doing it, so we should too”?
A sound decision should be backed by clear KPIs and real organizational needs, not trends. Consider factors like:
Number of users/endpoints/assets
Incident response time (MTTR)
Threat detection coverage
Internal expertise vs. external support
Alignment with strategic business goals ,.... and ERM!
Leading resources reinforce this:
Gartner outlines how size and maturity impact MSSP vs. SOC decisions.
https://lnkd.in/dftb4RGi
SANS shows that many orgs are leaning toward hybrid SOC models.
https://lnkd.in/dzrssTkZ
Forrester highlights MSSP adoption as a means to increase efficiency and focus https://www.forrester.com
MITRE ATT&CK is critical for defining SOC detection capabilities.
https://attack.mitre.org
NIST SP 800-172 provides guidelines for protecting high-value assets through advanced SOC practices.
https://lnkd.in/dW9DHHeU
Challenge for leaders:
Is your organization’s SOC/MSSP direction based on a clear, risk-informed strategy or simply convenience and assumptions?
Let’s discuss:
What key factors and KPIs have you used (or would recommend) when deciding between MSSP and an internal SOC?
#CyberSecurity #SOC #MSSP #RiskBasedSecurity #VCISO #SecurityStrategy #Infosec #DubaiCyber #KPI #Governance #MITRE #NIST #Forrester #SANS #Gartner
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.04
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_cybersecurity-soc-mssp-activity-7335757170073821186-kSBU
Strengthening Cyber Resilience – One Conversation at a Time
This week, I had the opportunity to lead a focused cybersecurity awareness session titled:
“Cybersecurity: A Risk-Based Path to Business Sustainability”
at Knowledge Village, Dubai, proudly hosted in collaboration with the Iranian Business Council and Azad University – Pardis International Campus (Dubai Branch).
In a fast changing digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue , it is a core business enabler. The session brought together Iranian business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals across various sectors in the UAE to explore how risk-based cybersecurity strategies can protect what truly matters:
Business Continuity, Reputation, and Long-Term Value.
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.02
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_strengthening-cyber-resilience-one-conversation-activity-7335256820027920384--yhV
Rethinking ROI: Beyond Booths and Badges
While exhibitions like GISEC, GITEX, and other major tech expos have become focal points for showcasing innovation, it's time organizations critically evaluate the true return on investment (ROI) of merely attending or sponsoring these events.
Showcasing a logo or posting glossy photos from a flashy booth might offer short-term visibility — but does it lead to long-term capability?
In today’s complex cybersecurity and tech landscape, deep domain knowledge and real strategic insight matter far more than decorative presence. Senior executives and technical professionals should consider shifting part of their exhibition budgets toward targeted participation in high-impact, analyst-driven conferences — such as Gartner’s global summits.
💡 At such events, attendees don’t just walk the floor — they gain in-depth exposure to actionable trends, proven architectures, peer insights, and global frameworks, many of which are not even accessible online without deep vendor engagement.
A photo from GITEX might earn a few likes.
A Gartner Risk Summit might redefine your roadmap.👌
Recommendation:
Executives and technology leaders should balance "brand exposure" with knowledge immersion — by investing in platforms that offer structured insight, thought leadership, and opportunities to engage with global experts who shape the future, not just display it.
The Gartner 2025 Destination Conferences Calendar outlines a comprehensive schedule of global events tailored for professionals in IT, cybersecurity, data analytics, finance, and related fields. These conferences are strategically organized across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among industry leaders.
https://lnkd.in/dXzBZTqN
Special Thanks 🧡✌️
Gartner
Gartner Research Board
Gartner for IT
Gartner C-level Communities
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.06.01
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_gartner-2025-events-activity-7334833886096412672-loZY
#DiyakoSecureBow
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Over the past few weeks, we had the opportunity to host three specialized webinars covering vital topics in data center infrastructure, cybersecurity leadership, and real world WAF vulnerabilities.
📊 325 professionals registered a strong sign of interest in these critical areas. However, as is often the case with free online events, the attendance gap revealed key insights into audience engagement behavior.
We have compiled a concise Webinar Audience Insights Report, which highlights:
1️⃣ Summaries of all three webinars
2️⃣ Participation data and emerging trends
3️⃣ Observations on engagement challenges
4️⃣ Actionable strategies for future improvement
📥 You can access the full report in the attachment.
We appreciate every participant and registrant who showed interest in knowledge-sharing and community building efforts.
At Diyako Secure Bow, we remain committed to empowering the cybersecurity community through meaningful, high quality sessions because business continuity begins with awareness.
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.05.31
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#Cybersecurity #CISO #vCISO #DataCenterDesign #WAFSecurity #CyberLeadership #WebinarInsights #ProfessionalGrowth #DigitalTrust
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_2025-spring-webinars-activity-7334440577733652480--wuO
#DiyakoSecureBow
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State of AI Cyber Security – 2024
Based on the new global report by Darktrace, drawing insights from 1,800+ security professionals across industries.
AI is no longer a future concept — it’s reshaping every phase of cybersecurity today:Threat Detection | Decision Support | Incident Response | Resilience & Recovery
Key Takeaways from the Report:
• 75% of cybersecurity leaders now use AI-driven tools in some form.
• Growing concerns over AI-powered attacks, from deepfakes to automated exploitation.
• Need for governance frameworks to manage AI risks and prevent data poisoning.
• Increasing reliance on AI for threat triage, alert prioritization, and faster MTTR.
Our View at Diyako Secure Bow (DSB):
At DSB, we recognize AI as both a powerful enabler and a potential threat vector.
✅ We advocate for risk-based AI integration — not hype-driven adoption.
✅ AI should augment, not replace, human judgment in security operations.
✅ We believe in “Secure-by-Design AI”: ethical, transparent, and aligned with business sustainability.
As part of our vCISO services, we help organizations design AI-resilient cybersecurity strategies grounded in governance, threat modeling, and long-term adaptability.
Let’s build AI-enhanced security — without compromising integrity.
Special Thanks to 🙏 😇 ❤️
Darktrace
-Secure Business Continuity-
2025.05.30
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#CyberSecurity #AIinSecurity #Darktrace #StateOfAI2024 #Governance #DiyakoSecureBow #vCISO #SecureByDesign #CyberRisk #Resilience #SecurityLeadership
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/diyako-secure-bow_state-of-ai-cyber-security-2024-activity-7334017849037864960-GL4u
Desert Meets Digital (A CyberSecurity Explorer’s Life in UAE – Dubai)
Episode 3: Talabat Dubai – A Food Delivery Experience Beyond Expectations
By Alireza Ghahrood
After testing digital banking in the UAE, I turned my attention to another daily essential: food delivery. As someone who’s had extensive experience using apps like SnappFood in Iran, I was curious how Dubai’s leading food delivery platform, Talabat, would compare.
Here’s what I discovered using Talabat across several weeks in Dubai:
1. Accurate Live Tracking & Transparent Delivery Process
Talabat provides real-time order tracking with precise delivery location and rider movement, down to the street level. Unlike SnappFood, where updates can be delayed or vague, Talabat keeps you informed at every stage with timestamps and ETA adjustments.
2. Hygiene & Packaging
Talabat prioritizes hygiene with sealed, neatly packed orders, delivered in clean, food-grade containers often including cutlery and tissues. The attention to detail in packaging clearly surpasses regional standards.
3. Rider Professionalism
Delivery riders were consistently polite, punctual, and well-trained, reflecting a service culture where customer interaction and courtesy truly matter still a gap in many local competitors.
4. Reliable Time Estimates
Talabat’s estimated delivery times are:
Remarkably accurate
Often ahead of schedule
You rarely get the frustration of “it's on the way” for 20 minutes longer than expected. The algorithm seems fine-tuned and responsive to local traffic.
5. Competitive Quality & Restaurant Options
Whether you want gourmet meals, local fast food, or healthy organic dishes, Talabat delivers variety with consistently competitive quality. Each restaurant is rated, and I found the reviews to match the reality most of the time.
6. Real Value Through Smart Offers
Talabat goes beyond sales with frequent discounts, personalized deals, and automatic compensation (e.g., vouchers for late deliveries) showing a true commitment to customer satisfaction, not just profit.
7. Speed & Security You Can Trust
With fast performance, seamless UX, and secure integration (UAE Pass, encrypted payments), Talabat stands out as one of the most technically reliable and cyber-aware apps in the UAE.
Final Thoughts
Talabat isn’t just a delivery app, it’s a well-optimized, customer-oriented platform that truly respects your time, hygiene expectations, and experience. Compared to SnappFood and other regional apps I’ve used, Talabat feels more refined, responsive, and human-centric.
If you’ve just moved to the UAE and want reliability and smooth digital service from day one Talabat is the app you’ll likely keep returning to.
#DesertMeetsDigital #TalabatDubai #DigitalExperienceUAE #CustomerSatisfaction #CyberLifeDubai #SmartLivingUAE
— CISO as a Service —
| Strategic Cyber Defense & GRC
Resilient Through Knowledge
2025.05.24
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alirezaghahrood_desertmeetsdigital-talabatdubai-digitalexperienceuae-activity-7331887925934067712-gmpu