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If you’re familiar with ISO 27001, you’ll know that it’s the international standard for information security and contains the certification requirements that are expanded upon throughout the ISO 27000 series. There are 46 standards in total in the series (although …
A version of this blog was originally published on 25 June 2018. Anyone interested in getting into or advancing their career in cyber security probably knows that they will need training and qualifications. But given that the field is so …
Financial services firms must do more to educate employees about cyber security, according to the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). In a report published last month, the FCA urged organisations to tackle staff awareness training at all levels, and to ensure …
More than 50 universities in the UK have had their lack of cyber defences exposed, with security testers breaching their systems in under two hours. The tests were conducted by Jisc, the agency that provides Internet services to the UK’s …
The CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) qualification is one of the most respected certifications in the information security industry, demonstrating an advanced knowledge of cyber security. We recently discussed the benefits of becoming a CISSP. Now, we turn our attention …
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 …
Information security professionals invariably spend most of their time and resources developing measures to prevent crooks breaking into their systems, but did you know that the majority of data breaches are caused by an employee misplacing, stealing or being tricked …
The hospitality sector has embraced consumer-facing technology. Chatbots, AI, robotics – such as Hilton’s robot concierge, Connie, which hit the headlines in 2016 – the IoT (Internet of Things), recognition technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, automation, voice search and virtual …
Find out how to pick the best training course and qualification to advance your cyber security career. The cyber security industry has boomed in the past decade, providing fantastic opportunities for those interested in rewarding work that pays well and …
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, …
