ISO 27002:2022 introduces several new information security controls including A5.23 – Information security for use of cloud services. This blog takes a brief look at what is required. Information security for use of cloud services in ISO 27002:2022 The new…
Does my Organisation need Trained Fire Marshals? Employers have a responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of your employees, and one of the key aspects of workplace safety is fire safety. Having trained fire marshals is an essential part of…
Does my Organisation need a Trained First Aider? As an employer in the UK, you have a legal obligation to ensure the health and safety of your employees. This includes having appropriate first aid provision in place and you may…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots in ISO Consulting The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has picked up pace in recent months with advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools leading to the ability to produce high quality AI…
As part of Assent’s mission to champion the consultancy industry, Jess from Assent Risk Management has been interviewing experts from all sectors of the consulting profession. In this interview, Jess talks to Jaz Taylor, Head of Client Services at Assent…
As ISO Consultants we recommend our clients use accredited certification bodies to help ensure that, after all the hard work, you and your customers, can rely on the integrity of the certificates issued. Part of that trust is built in…
Risk Management Consultancy Assent has taken a further step in the journey to managing its carbon footprint by calculating the carbon emissions generated per internal audit and including that data on each client-facing report. This forms part of the wider…
Lexcel Lexcel is a standard targeted at legal practices and departments, which looks to distinguish services, sustain regulatory compliance and improve profitability. While for many businesses who follow a standard is seen as being an onerous task that doesn’t aid…
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 for Law firms As we move into 2023 many law firms will hopefully be looking ahead to October 2023 and the introduction of a whole new raft of Fixed Recoverable Costs across matters with a…
