With the GDPR deadline been and gone (25th May 2018), Assent Risk Management released a FREE online course to help break down the requirements of GDPR and give you a breakdown of some actions that will help you to prepare.…
ISO Certification is important to many businesses as it demonstrates good governance and can be used in tenders to win new business. However, things don’t always go to plan and sometimes your ISO Certification can be put at risk. …
UPDATE [6th April 2020]: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, IAF has extended the transition period for certified companies to migrate from OHSAS18001 to ISO45001 by 6 months and now ends on 11 September 2021. UKAS Technical note. UPDATE [12th…
CEO FRAUD: How Assent Tackled a Phishing Attempt! CEO Fraud is a phishing technique where fraudsters impersonate authority figures to request payments or data from individuals within the company. The fraudster’s aim is to get the target to make a…
You might not be aware yet, but Saturday (13th January 2018) saw the start of Open Banking, and this will probably affect how you manage your money in the future! What is Open Banking? Your bank has records of…
CMS Network UK was established in 1968 in New York City. Today, from its South London Bermondsey, base, CMS provides mail distribution and mail room services internationally. CMS Network is part of The Delivery Group. How has Assent helped CMS,…
After 15,423 people reported being victims of Christmas Shopping Fraud in 2016, the City of London Police (who run Action Fraud) are launching a Christmas Campaign, with the aim to decrease the number of victims of shopping and auction fraud.…
Established in 2007, Nextgen Clearing provide financial and data clearing services to mobile virtual network operators all over the world. Implementing An Integrated Management System Nextgen Clearing identified a need to implement a recognised quality and information security management system…
Established in 1939 by Walter Phillips, this family-run organisation began as a manufacturer of photographic mounts and book bindery. Over almost 80 years of trading, the organisation has bloomed into a high-quality manufacturer of a range of promotional items using…
From January 2018, you’ll no longer have to pay any extra charges added for paying with your debit or credit card, because the government is stopping businesses from adding surcharges. A surcharge is an additional fee or payment. The change…
