The Cyber Mirage: Why Organisations Think They're Secure (But Aren't)

In today's digital battlefield, the illusion of security is a dangerous myth. In The Cyber Mirage, seasoned cybersecurity consultant Sandeep Jaryal draws from nearly two decades of hands-on experience to expose the critical gaps that leave organisations vulnerable-even when they boast industry-leading certifications and cutting-edge technology.

Are you truly secure?

Many companies believe they have complete oversight of their digital estate, relying on firewalls, endpoint protection, and compliance checklists to safeguard their operations. Yet beneath this façade lies a hidden world of unmonitored cloud environments, orphaned systems, and fragmented security practices that attackers exploit with alarming ease. Sandeep reveals how these blind spots-whether in shadow IT, misconfigured logging, or overlooked third-party risks-create an environment where breaches aren't just possible; they're inevitable.

What You'll Discover:

• The Illusion of Security: Uncover why certifications and compliance frameworks often mask real vulnerabilities, and how a false sense of security can be a ticking time bomb.
• The Missing Pieces: Explore detailed case studies and real-world examples that illustrate how unmonitored assets, legacy systems, and disjointed risk management processes leave organisations exposed.
• A Visibility-First Mindset: Learn how to build a robust, proactive security strategy that goes beyond traditional perimeter defences to achieve true operational resilience.
• Strategic Risk Management: Gain insights into cutting-edge frameworks like NIST RMF, ISO 27005, and the FAIR model, and discover how to translate technical vulnerabilities into clear, financial risks that resonate with executive leadership.
• Building a Security-First Culture: Understand how to shift organisational mindset from mere compliance to a culture where every employee-from the boardroom to the front line-plays a vital role in protecting the digital ecosystem.
• Embracing the Future: Explore how the integration of AI with human insight is transforming cybersecurity consulting, and discover the groundbreaking VCIP (Virtual Cyber Intelligence Partner) paradigm.
• Guest Insights: Benefit from an exclusive chapter by Suraj Singh, Principal Threat Intelligence Manager at Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC). His expert contribution provides a deep dive into how advanced threat intelligence and AI-driven analytics can further elevate your organisation's security posture.

Whether you're a CISO, an IT leader, a business executive, or a cybersecurity consultant, The Cyber Mirage equips you with practical tools and strategic insights to turn your organisation's cybersecurity from a reactive necessity into a competitive advantage. With compelling narratives, in-depth analyses, and actionable frameworks, this book challenges the status quo and empowers you to build an adaptive, resilient defence against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.

Step into the reality behind the mirage-because you can't protect what you can't see.

Transform your approach to cybersecurity. Embrace proactive risk management and a security-first culture to secure your organisation's digital future.

Join Sandeep Jaryal on this journey and redefine what it means to be truly secure in today's assume-breach world.