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Alexander Sverdlov
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Alexander Sverdlov

CEO and founder, Venvera

Alexander is the founder of Venvera and a 20+ year veteran of European cybersecurity and compliance. He has led security and risk programmes for regulated financial institutions, fintechs and SaaS companies operating under DORA, NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001 and the EU AI Act. Before Venvera, he founded Atlant Security, an offensive security consultancy that ran penetration tests, red-team exercises and ISO 27001 readiness programmes for clients across the EU and the Middle East. He writes on the cross-framework realities of running modern compliance: how to map one control to many obligations, where the spreadsheets fall apart, and what regulators are actually asking for once the auditor sits down.

Expertise

  • DORA implementation and Register of Information
  • NIS2 readiness and supply-chain risk
  • ISO 27001 / 27002 implementation and audit prep
  • GDPR and DPO operations
  • EU AI Act conformity assessment
  • Cross-framework control mapping and crosswalking
  • Operational resilience testing (TLPT, scenario testing)
  • Third-party risk management and vendor due diligence
  • Offensive security and red-team operations
  • Board-level reporting on compliance posture

Background

  • Founder and CEO, Venvera - EU GRC platform covering 15 frameworks
  • Founder, Atlant Security - offensive security and ISO 27001 consultancy
  • 20+ years in cybersecurity, compliance and risk management
  • Hands-on author of 125+ field-tested articles on DORA, NIS2, GDPR and ISO 27001
  • Built compliance programmes for regulated entities across the EU, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Find me:linkedin.com/in/alexsverdlatlantsecurity.com

Articles by Alexander (95)

eIDAS Compliance Software: An eIDAS 2.0 Buyer's Guide
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eIDAS Compliance Software: An eIDAS 2.0 Buyer's Guide

eIDAS compliance software compared: the three product categories buyers confuse, what an eIDAS 2.0 governance layer must cover, and how a crosswalk cuts duplicate work before 24 December 2027.

6 Best Cyber Resilience Act Compliance Software (2026)
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6 Best Cyber Resilience Act Compliance Software (2026)

The best Cyber Resilience Act compliance software for 2026, ranked before the 11 Sep reporting deadline. Honest cons, published pricing. Reviewed July 2026.

Vanta Alternative for NIS2: The Operator's Comparison (2026)
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Vanta Alternative for NIS2: The Operator's Comparison (2026)

A Vanta alternative for NIS2, compared honestly: what the Directive demands, where Vanta's ISO mapping gaps, and how to get ready. Reviewed July 2026.

Vanta Alternative for Third-Party Risk Management (2026)
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Vanta Alternative for Third-Party Risk Management (2026)

A Vanta alternative for third-party risk: assess a vendor once, satisfy NIS2, ISO 27001, DORA and GDPR from one register. Reviewed July 2026.

Vanta Alternative for GDPR Compliance (2026)
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Vanta Alternative for GDPR Compliance (2026)

A Vanta alternative for GDPR, compared honestly: Vanta is capable, so it comes down to EU data residency, the breach clock and pricing. Reviewed July 2026.

Vanta Alternative for EU AI Act Compliance (2026)
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Vanta Alternative for EU AI Act Compliance (2026)

A Vanta alternative for the EU AI Act: Vanta is strong on governance; high-risk conformity needs FRIA, the technical file and GPAI. Reviewed July 2026.

What Is NIS2 and Who Must Comply in 2026?
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What Is NIS2 and Who Must Comply in 2026?

What is NIS2 and who must comply? The 2026 scope guide: sectors, size thresholds, essential vs important, obligations and penalties. Reviewed July 2026.

What Is HIPAA Compliance? Covered Entities and BAAs
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What Is HIPAA Compliance? Covered Entities and BAAs

HIPAA compliance explained: covered entities, business associates, BAAs, the Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules, penalties. Reviewed July 2026.

PCI DSS: Who Must Comply and Which SAQ Applies
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PCI DSS: Who Must Comply and Which SAQ Applies

PCI DSS applies to any business that stores, processes or transmits cardholder data. Learn who must comply and which SAQ fits your setup. Reviewed July 2026.

What Is SOC 2? Type 1 vs Type 2, Explained
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What Is SOC 2? Type 1 vs Type 2, Explained

SOC 2 explained: what the AICPA attestation report is, the five Trust Services Criteria, Type 1 vs Type 2, and which SaaS vendors need it. Reviewed July 2026.

ISO 27001 Annex A: The 93 Controls Explained (2022)
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ISO 27001 Annex A: The 93 Controls Explained (2022)

ISO 27001 Annex A controls explained: the 93 controls, four themes, the Statement of Applicability, 2022 changes, and who must comply. Reviewed July 2026.

7 Best HIPAA Compliance Software (2026)
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7 Best HIPAA Compliance Software (2026)

HIPAA compliance software compared: 7 platforms for evidence, risk analysis and Security Rule readiness, with honest pros and cons. Reviewed July 2026.

7 Best PCI DSS Compliance Software (2026)
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7 Best PCI DSS Compliance Software (2026)

PCI DSS compliance software compared for 2026: coverage, crosswalks, EU data residency and honest pricing across 7 platforms. Reviewed July 2026.

Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for HIPAA Compliance
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Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for HIPAA Compliance

An honest, fact-checked comparison of Venvera and Vanta for HIPAA: where each wins, EU data residency, HIPAA plus GDPR, and flat pricing. Reviewed July 2026.

Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for ISO 27001
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Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for ISO 27001

An honest comparison of Venvera and Vanta for ISO 27001: where each wins on automation, EU hosting, crosswalked evidence and pricing. Reviewed July 2026.

Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for SOC 2
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Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for SOC 2

An honest look at Venvera versus Vanta for SOC 2: where Vanta still wins, and where EU data residency and flat pricing favor Venvera. Reviewed July 2026.

Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for PCI DSS
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Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for PCI DSS

An honest look at Venvera versus Vanta for PCI DSS: where each wins, why EU hosting and ISO 27001 overlap matter, and the ASV caveat. Reviewed July 2026.

Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for a Trust Center
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Venvera as an Alternative to Vanta for a Trust Center

An honest look at Venvera versus Vanta for building a trust center: where Vanta wins, where an EU-hosted flat-priced option fits better. Reviewed July 2026.

ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template (Excel, 2022)
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ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability Template (Excel, 2022)

Free ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability template: all 93 Annex A controls from the 2022 revision, ready to fill in. Editable Excel. Reviewed July 2026.

SOC 2 Readiness Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)
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SOC 2 Readiness Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)

A free SOC 2 readiness checklist: a 72-item Excel workbook scoring all five Trust Services Criteria with status, evidence, owner columns. Reviewed July 2026.

HIPAA Risk Assessment Template (Free Excel, 2026)
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HIPAA Risk Assessment Template (Free Excel, 2026)

Free Excel HIPAA risk assessment template with 65 items mapped to 45 CFR 164.308-312 for the mandatory HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis. Reviewed July 2026.

PCI DSS Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)
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PCI DSS Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)

Free PCI DSS compliance checklist: all 12 requirements of PCI DSS v4.0.1 in 70 items with status columns, including March 2025 controls. Reviewed July 2026.

NIS2 Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)
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NIS2 Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)

Free Excel NIS2 compliance checklist: 48 items across scope, the Article 21 measures, and Article 23 reporting deadlines. Find your gaps. Reviewed July 2026.

GDPR Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)
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GDPR Compliance Checklist (Free Excel, 2026)

Free Excel GDPR compliance checklist: 51 items covering lawful basis, data subject rights, RoPA, security, breach, DPIA and transfers. Reviewed July 2026.

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