ISO 27001 Archive
In common with all IT professionals, information security specialists are very aware of the importance of qualifications in demonstrating competence to their current and future employers. Information security is a complex, multidisciplinary field, though, and choosing a learning path that …
With cyber security affecting businesses worldwide, it is important that all organisations have a policy in place to state and record their commitment to protecting the information that they handle. We have collated some information from Alan Calder’s Nine Steps …
Since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect in May 2018, Scottish organisations are inevitably focusing on protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the personal data they process in order to minimise the risk of administrative fines, …
Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. Here are three reasons to consider it: Reduce the risk of data breaches …
Hopefully your organisation understands the importance of ISO 27001 by now. It’s the international standard for information security, and its framework can be used to reduce the risk of data breaches, ensure that your data protection practices are as efficient …
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that there’s a lot of misinformation swirling around the Internet. This includes ‘facts’ about ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, which we’ve addressed here. 1) “Implementing ISO 27001 is expensive” One of the big …
Two thirds of UK organisations are uninsured against the financial impact of a data breach, a survey has revealed. The Risk:Value 2018 Report by NTT Security discovered that only 29% of organisations have dedicated cyber insurance in place, despite 81% of senior executives touting …
Anyone struggling with the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) should look no further than ISO 27001. It’s the international standard for information security, and its framework is close enough to the Regulation’s that many experts consider it a perfect …
1) ISO 27001 aids GDPR compliance ISO 27001 provides an excellent starting point for meeting the technical and operational requirements of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). So, it’s no surprise that nearly half (48%) of respondents cited GDPR compliance …
Risk assessments are at the core of many frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, the international standard that describes best practice for an ISMS (information security management system). However, they are notoriously time-consuming and complex, and must give consistent, valid …
