Training Archive
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 …
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 …
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, …
Worried that you or someone in your organisation will be responsible for a data breach? Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. You just want to browse the Internet and …
Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Verizon estimates than one …
If you want to be taken seriously as an IT auditor, you’ll need an ISACA® qualification. The independent organisation’s certification scheme is the most well-respected in the industry, and those with an ISACA qualification can demonstrate that they are among …
If you have some knowledge of ISO 27001 and want to further your career, you should consider becoming an ISO 27001 lead implementer. It’s an advanced cyber security position that comes with a lot of responsibility. You will be tasked …
Clause 9.2 of ISO 27001 states that the purpose of an internal audit is to determine whether an organisation’s ISMS (information security management system): Conforms to its own requirements for an ISMS, as well as the requirements of the Standard; …
