CMMC: The Logical End of ISO 27001, SOC 2 & HITRUST Certifications

In the not-too-distant future, I can clearly see how ISO 27001, SOC 2 and HITRUST certifications could become a diminished, legacy activity, viewed as a rarity left over from marketing efforts to distinguish an organization’s security posture fro… Continue reading CMMC: The Logical End of ISO 27001, SOC 2 & HITRUST Certifications

6 of the best reports for your ISO 27001 audit

ISO 27001 audits can be intimidating, especially if it’s the first time that your ISMS (information security management system) has been audited. So how can you make sure you’re doing everything that you should? This blog helps you settle y… Continue reading 6 of the best reports for your ISO 27001 audit

Paving the Way to Security Compliance

When rolling out a new security strategy, there are several factors you need to consider to ensure compliance For a business to survive amid ever-evolving security threats, it’s essential to adopt a proactive approach. Research from Thales highlights … Continue reading Paving the Way to Security Compliance

ISO 27001: Security as Part of Your Business Strategy

How ISO 27001 certification can help your business beyond security With the myriad types of cyberthreats and ways for hackers to breach organizations, security has never been more essential to your business. According to Hiscox’s 2018 Cyber Readiness … Continue reading ISO 27001: Security as Part of Your Business Strategy

A third-party supplier has breached the GDPR – am I liable?

Third-party suppliers are a common concern for organisations getting their GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance in order. When the Regulation was first introduced, the issue of third-party suppliers and their relation to organisations&#… Continue reading A third-party supplier has breached the GDPR – am I liable?

3 things finance professionals need to know about the GDPR

Are you part of an in-house finance team? Or do you work for a finance provider – an accountancy firm, perhaps, or a financial advisory company? Like professionals in any other sector, you are subject to the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protecti… Continue reading 3 things finance professionals need to know about the GDPR

Why does GDPR Matter in the Tech and Media Industry?

Robust have never been so high-profile. The introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018 put personal data protection firmly in the public consciousness. Cybercrime continues to grab headlines, with attacks causing massi… Continue reading Why does GDPR Matter in the Tech and Media Industry?

Vigilant Software’s most wanted: Data Breach Bulletin (May 2019)

According to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), more than 14,000 data breaches were logged in the first year since the introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which is almost four times the number reported in 2017… Continue reading Vigilant Software’s most wanted: Data Breach Bulletin (May 2019)

Why are so many CIOs leaving the NHS?

Last November, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told NHS chiefs: “If you haven’t got your CIO on board then you need to be asking serious questions of yourself.” Hancock argued that CIOs were vital to developing the necessary systems an… Continue reading Why are so many CIOs leaving the NHS?