Annabelle Graham Archive

Although the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has come into effect, a large number of organisations are not yet compliant. A Ponemon Institute survey found that almost half of companies would not meet the 25 May 2018 deadline. So, …

Comprehensive BCM (business continuity management) measures are essential for responding effectively to a disruption and providing a minimum acceptable service during a disaster. A crucial aspect of BCM is the development of an effective BCP (business continuity plan). What is …

Since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force in May 2018, data protection, privacy and information security have become a top priority for all organisations. Every organisation that processes EU residents’ personal data must comply with the Regulation, or risk hefty administrative fines, and legal action from aggrieved data subjects. …

Last week, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) released its second annual review, in which it warned that a life-threatening cyber attack will hit the UK in the near future. CEO Ciaran Martin said: “I remain in little doubt we …

In the last year alone, almost half of UK businesses suffered a cyber security breach. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. From Butlins to British Airways, recent headlines have been dominated by high-profile digital disasters. With the advent of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) at the end of May, the …

With 43% of businesses already having suffered a breach or attack, it’s vital that you know the steps you need to take to report a breach. Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), certain types of data breach must be …

2017 was a big year for data breaches. Uber, Equifax and Yahoo all fell victim, and many small organisations also suffered a breach or cyber attack. When it comes to cyber threats, all types of organisations are at risk. Using …