Southend’s biggest Tech Event, #TechCityonSea, was all about Virtual Reality this time. We were delighted to attend and explain how our suite of Risk Management Services can support both end users and providers. Including ISO 27001 – the Information Security…
One of the largest IT distributors in the country, Total Computer Networks (TCN) provides IT Equipment, Configuration and Managed Services. Total Computer Networks approached Assent in 2016 as they prepared to implement ISO 27001:2013. We were pleased to provide a…
Many types of incidents that need to be properly managed and reported can occur within an organisation; such as Employee Accidents, Data Breaches, Defective Products and Environmental Impacts. Most organisations will have procedures for managing these varying types of incident.…
Socialising, opening up to new business opportunities and free vegetarian food – what could be a better way to celebrate National Vegetarian Week in a business environment? This week (14th-18th May) has marked National Vegetarian Week and we decided to…
Hackers have been creating fake GDPR-related privacy notice emails to mislead targets into handing over personal data, including credit card information. With GDPR being a hot topic, businesses and individuals have been receiving voluminous genuine privacy notice emails from brands…
Background Established in 2008, Applehouse Travel are a corporate travel management company (TMC) based in Mayfair, London. They are a team of highly qualified and experienced travel specialists whose clients range from Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to multinational and public-sector…
Many organisations recognise the benefits of operating their activities responsibly, but did you know if you are a director of an incorporated entity under the Companies Act 2006, such as a limited company, you actually have an obligation to consider…
The General Data Protection Regulations, and related UK Legislation, places responsibility on organisations to be ‘accountable’. Although many of the requirements were already in place under previous legislation, organisations need to evidence their compliance and could face higher fines for…
Kallidus are a Software Development company who help their clients with employee attraction, growth and retention. Their services include 6 key areas; learn, perform, 360, recruit, talent and content. How have we helped Kallidus and what have been the benefits?…
The first International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety has quite rightly caused much excitement, but for many SMEs implementing any ISO Standard can be daunting, and a new health and safety standard particularly so. Although ISO Standards are structured…
