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What's New | February 2026

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

When do customers ask for SOC 2 and what do they really mean by it

Understand why customers ask about SOC 2, what they really mean by it and how your organisation can anticipate these expectations.

Why manual SOC 2 compliance slows your team down

Discover why manual SOC 2 compliance leads to delays, errors and stress. Learn when automation becomes necessary and what difference it makes.

SOC 2 for startups: how to stay flexible while becoming compliant

Discover how startups can achieve SOC 2 compliance without losing their agility. Practical tips on scope, controls and tooling that fit growing teams.

NIS2 checklist: what you need to have in place to be compliant

A practical NIS2 checklist that walks through the requirements step by step. From governance and risk management to incident response and supply chain management.

When is your startup too small for ISO 27001 and when is it not

Discover when ISO 27001 certification makes sense for your startup. Learn to recognise the signals that indicate it's time to start, and when waiting is the better choice.

From loose measures to structural NIS2 compliance

Many organisations have loose security measures but lack coherence. Discover how to make the transition to structural NIS2 compliance with ownership, risk linkage and continuous monitoring.

How to choose the right ISO 27001 software for your company

From basic principles to practical choices: discover what to look for when choosing ISO 27001 software and how automation accelerates your certification journey.

Cybersecurity for startups: where to begin without making it complex

Cybersecurity doesn't have to be overwhelming for startups. Discover which basic measures make a difference and how to organise security smartly without slowing down your development pace.

What is NIS2 and when does the directive apply to you

Discover what the NIS2 directive entails, which organisations it applies to, and how to prepare. From sectors and size criteria to the relationship with ISO 27001.

ISO 27001 vs ISO 27002: what's the difference and what do you need

A practical comparison of ISO 27001 and ISO 27002. Discover what both standards entail, how they work together and when you need which for your organisation.

ISO 27001 costs: what certification really costs your business

A realistic overview of all costs involved in ISO 27001 certification. From internal time investment to audit costs and ongoing maintenance, with scenarios for small and medium-sized organisations.

NIS2 for suppliers to NIS2-obligated organisations: what should you arrange now?

Discover what NIS2 means for suppliers in the chain. Which measures you need to take now, what can wait and how to prepare for supply chain responsibility.

The fastest way to achieve ISO 27001 as a startup

Discover how to efficiently achieve ISO 27001 certification as a startup. Realistic timelines, common mistakes and a practical approach for fast but responsible certification.

What's New | January 2026

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

From trust to demonstrability: How CBYTE uses digital compliance as foundation for scalable growth

Discover how CBYTE transformed compliance from paperwork into a strategic foundation for growth, with automation as the key to scalability.

What's New | December 2025

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

From standstill to sales: How Dembrane made compliance into their competitive edge

Discover how Dembrane transformed ISO 27001 from a sales blocker into their competitive edge, doubling deal velocity and streamlining onboarding in the process.

What's New | November 2025

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

What's New | October 2025

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

ISO 27001 reference guide: complete overview of requirements and implementation

Detailed information about ISO 27001 requirements, controls library, documentation checklist, and certification process. Use this comprehensive guide as a reference during your implementation project.

What's New | September 2025

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

The 7 Biggest ISO 27001 pitfalls (and how to avoid them)

Learn to recognise and solve the biggest mistakes in ISO 27001 implementation before they delay your project. Practical guidance to keep your certification on track.

What's New | August 2025

Every month we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

What's New | Q2 2025

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Planning your ISO 27001 journey: from start to certificate

A concrete roadmap from zero to ISO 27001 certificate in 10-18 weeks. Discover which phases you go through, how much time it takes, and how to stay on track.

What's New | Q1 2025

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

ISO 27001 Scoping: How to define smart boundaries for faster results

Learn how to scope ISO 27001 intelligently for less work and more impact. Practical guidance, examples and tips for an efficient certification journey.

ISO 42001: What does this AI standard mean for your organisation?

Discover what ISO 42001 entails, why the standard matters for AI governance and what businesses need to arrange to become compliant. Including practical examples.

From convoluted Excels to compliance confidence in 3 months

Discover how a leading telco transformed their control testing from a time-consuming struggle into a streamlined, regulator-approved process in just three months.

Improving IoT security with ISO 27001

Discover how ISO 27001 helps secure IoT systems and reduce risks within your organisation.

ISO 27001 practical tips: Direct steps for a secure organisation

Discover practical ISO 27001 tips you can apply today. From prioritising risks to basic controls and evidence. Simple steps for a secure and compliant organisation.

A race against time: How Nedscaper achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 in 12 weeks

Nedscaper achieved both ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 in 12 weeks. Learn how automation, guidance and a tight workflow made this possible.

Introducing our partnership with Fendix

Discover how Tidal Control and Fendix collaborate to help organisations achieve compliance faster and more easily with practical, scalable solutions.

ISO 27001 | What is it and when to start?

A complete guide on ISO 27001: what it entails, why it matters, and why starting early saves you time and stress. Discover how modern technology makes implementation simpler.

What's new | Q4 2024

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Challenges for European startups: How it actually works

Startups in Europe face unique challenges. Discover why it still works and how to smartly navigate the biggest growth barriers.

What's new | Q3 2024

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Tidal Control goes to battle with the control towers

The number of people engaged in control and monitoring grows year after year, both within companies and external regulators. A brave Dutch startup is taking on these control towers and automating controls where they belong: in the first line.

What's new | Q2 2024

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

What's new | Q4 2023

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Tidal Control raises €500.000 in pre-seed funding

Tidal Control raises €500,000 in pre-seed funding to further develop and commercially scale up the first European platform dedicated to automating compliance activities

What's new | Q3 2023

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

What's new | Q2 2023

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Do You Really Need to Certify Everything? The Scoping Guide for SOC 2 and ISO 27001

No, and that saves months of work. Discover how to determine scope for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 without compromising your security.

What's new | Q1 2023

Every 3 months we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Cyber security: when and where to start?

Cyber attacks on small and medium-sized companies are on the rise. But when should you implement security measures, take insurance, or obtain certification?

What's new - Kickstart edition

A new series where we share new features and modules in Tidal Control to make your compliance journey (even) simpler, more powerful, and more automated.

Welcome to the world of Open Assurance

What if audits could be 'clicked' together seamlessly across sub-areas? And auditors could easily use each other's work? It is not just conceivable; it's inevitable.

The 5 First Principles of compliance automation

Discover the five core principles that shape modern compliance automation and why technology alone is never enough for real progress.