One year after the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force the UK regulator, has issued two multi-million pound fines. GDPR updated the 20-year-old Data Protection Act for today’s data environment and increased the maximum fines…
What is a USB Drop Simulation? A simulated USB drop attack is where you place a USB stick with tracking software installed in a commonly travelled area in the workplace, and see if employees follow company policy by handing it…
Defeating Encryption: Are popular messaging apps REALLY that secure? Texting has become a large part of all our lives – in fact, texting is the most prevalent form of communication for under 50’s. We trust in the security of these…
PLEASE NOTE: ISO 27001:2013 was revised in 2022. The new standard has 93 controls, 11 of which are new. Read more about the new ISO 27001:2022 Standard: What Has Changed in ISO 27002:2022? ISO 27001:2022 Consultants. Unlike other management system…
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…
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 February 2019 we were pleased to get the opportunity to co-host an event about ‘The Hidden Benefits of ISO: #GrowWithISO’, at The Shard in London with AvISO Consultancy and BSI. It gave us a great opportunity to meet face-to-face…
As organisations grow and evolve it’s important to maintain the core values that set the foundations for success in the first place. At Assent we face the same challenges, which is why we have reaffirmed our commitment to building an…
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…
