📚 Research Library

Cybersecurity Publications & Whitepapers

Read online or download original research on AI Security, Digital Operational Resilience, Zero Trust Architecture, and CISO Leadership by Kieran Upadrasta.

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AI Security

Architecting the AI Control Plane: From Perimeter to Portfolio

A comprehensive framework for enterprise AI security governance — mapping control surfaces across model lifecycle, data pipelines, and inference endpoints.

AI Security

Governing the Agentic Enterprise: From Shadow AI to Autonomous Security

Strategic guidance on governing autonomous AI agents within enterprise environments, addressing shadow AI risks and building autonomous security capabilities.

AI Security

AI Security Governance Framework for Financial Services

An actionable governance framework aligning AI security controls with FCA, PRA, and ECB regulatory expectations for financial institutions.

DORA & Regulatory

DORA Compliance Implementation Guide for Financial Services

Practical step-by-step implementation guide for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), mandatory since January 2025 across EU financial services.

Regulatory

NIS2 Directive: A Practical Guide for Essential Services

Comprehensive guide to NIS2 compliance for operators of essential services across EU member states, with practical implementation steps.

Zero Trust

Sovereign Zero Trust Architecture for Critical Infrastructure

Architectural blueprint for implementing zero trust security in sovereign and critical national infrastructure environments.

Quantum & Emerging

Quantum-Proof Identity: Preparing Enterprise IAM for the Post-Quantum Era

Forward-looking analysis of post-quantum cryptographic threats to identity and access management systems, with migration strategies.

CISO Leadership

Commanding the Crisis: An Interim CISO's 90-Day Roadmap to Boardroom Confidence

A battle-tested playbook for interim CISOs entering post-breach or high-regulatory-pressure environments, covering the first 90 critical days.