Our ISO Auditors will use a variety of audit techniques to obtain the required objective evidence and achieve the objectives of each internal audit session. This blog explains those audit techniques in a little more detail, so you know what…
Many organisations adopt ISO Standards because they are recognised and trusted across the world. Standards help organisations trade & collaborate using a common set of rules; and ISO Certification is a way of demonstrating that your organisation meets those requirements.…
In our blog “How Much does ISO Certification Cost?” we discussed some of the factors that influence the cost of achieving ISO Certification, but with the very specific requirements of the standard for Information Security, how much does ISO 27001…
The number of organisations achieving certification for ISO 27001, the international standard for information security has increased dramatically over recent years. But what does it mean, why would you want it and how do you get it? This blog…
There are sure to be many challenges ahead for British businesses in 2019 but I believe there will also be many opportunities. Our services at Assent are designed to help you manage both risks and opportunities. Last year [2018] we…
ISO 27001 is the international standard for an Information Security Management system, but what is the meaning behind the number? This post will give you a brief overview of ISO 27001 Requirements, and some advice on the easiest way…
The second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) affecting Payment Service Providers came in to force for EU member sates in January 2018, and from mid 2019 the associated Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on “Strong Customer Authentication and common and secure communication”. The directive…
ISO 27001 is an international standard developed by ISO, which defines the requirements for an Information Security Management System. You can purchase the ISO 27001 document online in hard copy or downloadable format. ISO 27001 Certification is optional but brings…
Welcome to our “Day in the Life of an ISO Consultant” series. We’ll be exploring our work from a consultant’s perspective to give you an idea of what life working with ISO Standards is like! Today’s Job: Internal Audits…
The terms ‘policy’, ‘process’ and ‘procedure’ might seem interchangeable but they are three distinctly different tools which can be used to support your organisation in different ways. Where you find them referenced in management system standards, they are important…
