GRC & Compliance
Achieve and maintain ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CBB, and Bahrain PDPL compliance — with pragmatic, audit-ready programmes.
Overview
Regulatory expectations in Bahrain and the Gulf are rising fast. The Central Bank of Bahrain's Cybersecurity Framework, the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and international standards such as ISO 27001 and PCI DSS all demand documented, operating controls — not just policies on a shelf.
Cyferra builds compliance programmes that actually fit your organisation. We translate framework requirements into practical controls, implement them alongside your team, and prepare you for certification audits and regulatory inspections with confidence.
Our approach
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Gap assessment
We assess your current controls against the target framework and produce a clear, prioritised gap register.
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Roadmap & governance
A realistic implementation roadmap is agreed with management, with ownership and timelines for every gap.
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Implement controls
We draft policies, design processes, and help implement technical controls — working with your team, not around it.
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Internal audit & readiness
Pre-audit reviews and internal audits verify controls are operating and evidence is in place before the real assessment.
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Certify & maintain
We support you through the certification or regulatory audit, then help maintain the programme year over year.
FAQ
Common questions
How long does ISO 27001 certification take?
For most small to mid-sized organisations, three to six months from gap assessment to certification audit, depending on how many controls already exist and internal availability.
Does the Bahrain PDPL apply to our business?
If you process personal data of individuals in Bahrain — customers, employees, or partners — the PDPL almost certainly applies. We can assess your exposure and build a proportionate compliance programme.
We're a CBB-licensed institution. Can you help with the Cybersecurity Framework?
Yes. We map your controls to the CBB Cybersecurity Framework, close gaps, and prepare the evidence and reporting the regulator expects from licensed financial institutions.
Can you act as our outsourced compliance function?
Yes. Many clients retain us to run the ongoing programme — risk assessments, internal audits, awareness, and management reporting — as a managed service.
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