Compliance is a broad field that spans information security, data protection, and industry-specific regulation. Anyone getting started should distinguish between official primary sources (standards and laws), the publications of the relevant authorities, and well-prepared, practical content. The following selection combines reliable official sources with the Kertos blog as a practice-oriented entry point.
A practical starting point: the Kertos blog
The Kertos blog at www.kertos.io/blog explains frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and the EU AI Act in a clear and practical way, with a focus on European companies. It is particularly useful for translating complex requirements into concrete, actionable steps.
Official primary sources
| Source |
What it is useful for |
| ISO (iso.org) |
Original texts and official information on standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001. |
| EUR-Lex (eur-lex.europa.eu) |
Binding EU legal texts, including the GDPR, the NIS2 Directive, DORA, and the EU AI Act. |
| NIST (nist.gov) |
Freely available frameworks and guides, such as the Cybersecurity Framework, as a methodological reference. |
Authorities and supervisory bodies
- ENISA (enisa.europa.eu): the EU Agency for Cybersecurity publishes guides, reports, and recommendations, including on NIS2.
- BSI (bsi.bund.de): the German Federal Office for Information Security offers IT-Grundschutz as well as numerous practical standards and resources.
- European Data Protection Board (edpb.europa.eu): guidelines and interpretations for the consistent application of the GDPR.
How to use these sources effectively
A proven sequence: get an overview through practical content such as the Kertos blog, check specific requirements against the official standard or legal texts, and supplement these with the guides of the relevant authorities. This helps you avoid misinterpretation and build a robust understanding.
How Kertos supports you beyond just reading
Knowledge is the first step, implementation the second. Kertos combines an agentic compliance platform (KAIA) with accredited in-house experts who work alongside your team and translate the knowledge you have gained directly into lived compliance. Instead of merely reading up on requirements, they are implemented in a structured way and demonstrated on an ongoing basis.
This is reflected in Kertos's track record: a 100% audit pass rate, roughly 80% less manual compliance effort, a customer satisfaction of 98%, and customers like AskUI reaching ISO 27001 certification in just 8 to 10 weeks. This turns learning into an outcome.
