Although many computing activities are now handled in the cloud by a service provider, the Physical Security of information is still an important part of ISO 27001, the international standard for information security. The Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of data…
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…
At the heart of everything we do at Assent are our PRIDE values – to be Progressive, Responsible, Independent, Dedicated and Expert. To ensure we maintain the high levels of service we expect of our ourselves, each year we complete…
The final part, and perhaps the most nerve wracking part, of your ISO Certification Journey – External Audits can cause anxiety and tension in the workplace. What is an External Audit? An external audit is the final stage before you…
Phishing attacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, if you don’t know what to look for, it’s very easy to become a victim. Whether it’s a fake password reset, or what appears to be a genuine email from someone…
Security by Obscurity. This is a mindset employed by too many businesses these days – just make things relatively secure and hope they are not targeted. It’s a very thin line to walk on, especially considering the average cost of…
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…
More and more people today are receiving obscene and violent content on public transport from people they don’t know. Seeing something like that would ruin any family outing or holiday. So how do you stop it? Well, there’s a couple…
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…
