Announcement: We are launching Quantum Cybersecurity R&D department
At benchmarked, we believe the future will be shaped—not merely inherited. Today, we’re proud to unveil Cryptera, a new research and development company dedicated to building resilient, censorship-resistant encryption systems for the age of AI, cyberwarfare, and quantum disruption. Why Cryptera, and Why Now? As artificial intelligence accelerates the centralization of data, the automation of […]
PCI DSS 4.0: Overview and Guide
Full payment standard guide (PCI DSS 4.0)
What is a SOC 2 audit?
There is no one-size-fits-all method for strengthening your organization’s information security, but almost every business will eventually need to prove its security to stakeholders
Why is SOC 2 compliance important?
There are several benefits of SOC 2 compliance. A completed SOC 2 report strengthens your security posture, demonstrates trust to stakeholders, and drives business growth
What is SOC 2?
SOC 2 is a compliance framework used to evaluate and validate an organization’s information security practices. It’s widely used in North America, particularly in the SaaS industry.
How we automated IFS standard for largest fresh food provider in region
DG 69 partnered with us to fully automate and digitize its IFS compliance processes using an integrated, cloud-based quality management system.
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service: What It Actually Includes
Cybersecurity-as-a-Service: What It Actually Includes (and What It Doesn’t) The unbundled truth behind the buzzword that’s reshaping how SMBs handle security More Security, Less Overhead You’ve seen the acronym: CSaaS. You’ve heard the pitch: “Fractional CISO, continuous monitoring, all outsourced.” But what is Cybersecurity-as-a-Service, really? What’s included? What’s just sales fluff? In this guide, we’ll […]
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance in 2025 (and How to Avoid It)
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance in 2025 (and How to Avoid It) Why skipping cybersecurity and compliance isn’t “saving money”—it’s gambling with your business. Intro: Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore 2025 is not the year to ignore compliance. NIS2 is coming into force across the EU. PCI DSS 4.0 is now active. SOC 2 Type II […]
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?
Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference (and Which Do You Need?) Don’t confuse the scan with the simulation. If you’re prepping for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIS2—read this. Intro: Most Teams Get This Wrong If you’re building a security program or preparing for an audit, someone will ask: “Do you do pen […]