At Assent Risk Management one of our main activities is undertaking projects for clients to help them achieve ISO Certification, manage risk or improve some other area of their business. Projects can easily suffer from scope-drift or other delays if…
From time to time ISO, the International Organisation for Standardisation, update or develop new standards which can help our clients. At Assent Risk Management we want to be at the forefront of international standards, applying industry best practices and that…
Even the best management systems can pick-up findings during an internal audit and it shouldn’t be seen as a negative. Our auditors are committed to supporting the resilience and improvement of your organisation through our audit programmes. This article describes…
Assent Risk Management is committed to providing internal audits to the highest standard and level of impartiality. To achieve this aspiration we undertake a detailed Report Review Process for every audit report we issue to a client. Impartial Review…
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…
