In February 2022 a revised version of ISO 27002:2022 “Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security controls” was published with some significant changes. This is relevant because Annex A of the ISO 27001 standard is based on this…
There are many benefits to implementing international standards into your organisation including their ability to support global trade and drive improvement! Achieving ISO Certification adds another layer of assurance through an impartial external audit of the requirements. However it’s important…
ISO 31030 is the international standard for Travel Risk Management, and while its guidelines can be implemented through a stand alone risk process, any organisation can get more benefits by integrating it with ISO 45001 for Occupational Health & Safety…
Co-working spaces have changed the way we work, as people look for more flexibility in lease terms and choose to work closer to home. Often they don’t just provide workspace but also other supporting services such as mail handling, connectivity…
I recently saw a list of questions someone suggested asking potential ISO Consultants before selecting one to help them achieve their ISO Certification. It’s always interesting to see the other side of the procurement process and attempt to understand what…
After all the hard work and dedication you have put into achieving your ISO certification and improving your business, you should be maximising the benefits by promoting not just the certification itself but also how ISO Standards have helped improve…
Last week we were pleased to welcome ISO Certification Body SGS and the national accreditation body UKAS to present at our #GrowWithISO event organised together with our peers at Aviso Consultancy. The event, held at the iconic Shard building in…
CG Fry & Son Ltd is a highly experienced and reputable building contractor operating in the southwest of England from its offices near Dorchester and Taunton. Quality Management to ISO 9001:2015 CG Fry & Son Ltd approached Assent in November…
There are many companies offering ISO Certification services but only UKAS Accredited bodies carry the recognisable ‘Crown & Tick’ logo, and benefit from the additional assurance this brings. We often hear from companies who have used the services of a…
The international standard for information security, ISO 27001, was an early adopter of the risk-based approach to management systems. Since then, influenced by Annex SL, all modern management systems include risks and opportunities in clause 6. But why is risk…
