Resource Center

Welcome to your operational library—built for practitioners who need clear answers and ready-to-use assets. Every item below is vetted, versioned, and kept current with real-world input from architects, SecOps, and platform teams.

What you’ll find: Practical templates, definitions you can trust, battle-tested case studies, and expert roundups that separate signal from noise.

How to use it: Bookmark this page; link it in your team’s runbooks; dip into the glossary for quick clarity; pull templates when you need to move fast without breaking policy.

Browse the collections

1) Cybersecurity & IT Glossary

Cut through jargon. Plain-English explanations with examples and links to deeper guides.

Quick picks:

  • What is Lateral Movement and how to detect it
  • CSPM vs CWPP vs CNAPP—where each fits
  • RTO vs RPO—and how they change your backup plan

2) Templates & Toolkits

Ready-to-adapt templates you can drop into your stack. Each includes scope, owner, and validation steps.

  • Formats: Google Docs/Sheets + Markdown
  • Popular downloads:
    • Incident Response Plan (roles, comms tree, 72-hour timeline)
    • IT Asset Inventory (system of record fields + sample views)
    • Access Review Checklist (IAM, privileged accounts, break-glass)
    • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Checklist
  • Go to: /resource-center/templates/

Pro tip: Pair templates with our Beginner Guides to roll out secure baselines with less rework.

3) Real-World Case Studies

What worked, what didn’t, and what to copy in your environment.

  • Each study includes: Context, constraints, architecture, costs, outcomes, and pitfalls to avoid.
  • Highlights:
    • Scaling securely on AWS to meet SOC 2 in 12 months
    • Migrating 500 users from legacy firewalls to SASE
    • Reducing MTTR with EDR + SOAR workflows
  • Go to: /resource-center/case-studies/

4) Expert Roundups & Insights

Concise, opinionated answers from practitioners who ship.

  • Recent topics:
    • 15 CISOs on their #1 security priority for 2025
    • Best open-source tools for first-time SOCs
    • How teams budget for CNAPP without surprise overages
  • Go to: /resource-center/expert-roundups/

New & notable

  • [Template] Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Checklist
  • [Glossary] Supply Chain Attack: indicators, controls, and tooling
  • [Case Study] From legacy VPN to ZTNA: lessons learned in 90 days
  • [Roundup] 12 experts forecast the next big cloud risk

Handpicked paths (save time)

Trust & methodology

  • Editorial standards: Practitioner review, artifact testing, change logs, and dated updates.
  • Sources: Vendor docs for accuracy, independent testing, and public advisories.
  • Disclosure: Some pages may use affiliate links; they never affect our evaluations.

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Frequently asked questions

How often is the Resource Center updated?

We update continuously; each item shows a revision date and changelog.

Can I use the templates commercially?

Yes—adapt them in your org. Please credit OpsChronicle when sharing externally.

Do you accept vendor contributions?

Yes, with full editorial control and disclosure. Sales content is rejected.

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