Akash Kumar

Akash Kumar, founder of AceFortis. Penetration tester and cybersecurity trainer based in Milan, and cybersecurity instructor at DEMOS Fondazione ITS. Expertise: penetration testing, red teaming and Active Directory security. I offer security awareness training, phishing simulations and courses on NIS2, DORA and ISO 27001 for companies and institutions, in English and Italian. Certifications: CPENT, CRTA, eJPT, PT1.
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EU AI Act: What Businesses Must Do Now (2026 Update)

EU AI Act dates after the Digital Omnibus, the AI literacy duty,…

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Password Policy in 2026: What NIST SP 800-63B Recommends

NIST SP 800-63B-4 is final: 15-character minimum, no forced rotation, no composition…

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How to Run a Cyber Tabletop Exercise: Ransomware Scenario

Plan and run a cyber tabletop exercise: roles, timeline, a full ransomware…

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30-Day Security Awareness Training Plan

A ready-to-use 30-day security awareness training plan: four weekly themes, daily 5–10…

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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Do You Need?

SOC 2 vs ISO 27001 compared: Trust Services Criteria, Type I vs…

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How to Run a Phishing Simulation Program

Run phishing simulations that build reporting habits, not fear: goals, ethical lures,…

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NIS2 vs DORA vs GDPR: Which Applies to You?

NIS2, DORA and GDPR compared: scope, regulators, incident reporting clocks, fines and…

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Building a Security Awareness Program That Works

Annual slideware doesn't change behaviour. Build a security awareness program with role-based…

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NIS2 Management Training: What Boards Must Know

NIS2 Article 20 requires board members to take cybersecurity training. What it…

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GDPR Breach Notification: The 72-Hour Rule

GDPR breach notification explained: when the 72-hour clock starts, what to report,…

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