The international standard for information security management, ISO 27001:2022, takes a risk based approach and covers both digital and physical assets. The 93 controls contained in Annex A of the standard includes those for physical security, human resource security…
As we start 2018 it’s interesting to look ahead at the risks that might resonate in the tech scene this year. Here are some of our thoughts: Blockchain & DLT Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, gained a lot of headlines towards the…
The translation industry provides specific, often invisible, but absolutely crucial services for companies, small and large, to be able to successfully sell into foreign markets. The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) has been representing the interests of translation companies across…
The International Standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management has been eagerly awaited as an update and replacement to OHSAS 18001, but suffered a setback in May 2016 when the first draft was rejected by ISO Members. The Final Draft…
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.…
Staying up to date with changes to legislation and guidance is important for an organisation to manage its Governance, Risk and Compliance exposures effectively. Assent has long provided a monthly email to clients highlighting key developments that could affect them.…
Save The Children Save the Children is a charity which aims to stimulate breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to ensure that they get a better future. Assent are taking part in the Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper…
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…
A Summary on: Explanatory Memorandum to The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017, The Motor Vehicles (Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 and The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2017.…
