2013 Update for ISO 27001 (ISMS)
The international standard for Information Security ISO 27001 is due for an update this year (2013). entry130813-174453
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Implementing ISO 39001 for Road Traffic Safety
Risk management consultancy Assent is embarking on the double challenge of not only developing consultancy resources for a new management system standard, but also seeking certification in it’s own business. ISO 39001 is the new global standard for a road…
Why do so many Cleaning Firms Implement ISO Standards?
ISO standards are renowned for their flexible approach, allowing any business to implement a management system regardless of their size, type or complexity. However, some industries seem to take up ISO standards faster than others and one sector that is…
Managing Social Media Use
Social Media has changed how people communicate and express opinions on the internet. In many ways legislation and business is trying to catch up. There are a huge variety of issues to carefully consider around social media, here we look…
Assent use Twitter to raise ISO 27001 Awareness
Risk Management Consultancy Assent have used twitter to raise awareness of ISO 27001 the Information Security Management System Standard. On 20th May 2013, over the course of the day, Assent’s Lead InfoSec Consultant & Auditor will be tweeting snippets about…
New Standard for Road Traffic Safety Management – ISO 39001
If your business operates a fleet of vehicles or has a workforce that is regularly using the roads as part of their job, you’ll recognise how important it is to improve road safety.Having a good road safety records is not…
The Financial & Reputation Benefits of Managing your Carbon Footprint
The term ‘Carbon Footprint’ has been around for a while but to many it’s lost in the fog of environmental buzzwords that are banded about for a variety of motives. However, if used properly, Carbon Footprinting is a valuable tool…
Six Risk Strategies to Consider
What to do with Risk? You may not have to take action to reduce every risk facing your business or project but there are other risk strategies you can adopt: Reduce The obvious and instinctive action might be to reduce…
Winter’s gone but the Environmental Impact Remains
Winter’s gone but the Environmental Impact Remain. It’s finally happening; the snow is melting and the sun is starting to shine. But have we really considered the cost of such a long and arduous winter? No matter what organisation you…
