ISO 27001

Businesses are waking up to the benefits of being ISO certified This year feels like it has been littered with more high profile hacks and attacks than ever before...

As a universal security standard, ISO 27001 shows the world that your organisation is serious about keeping its data safe Effective data protection is as essential to modern business..

In any legal proceeding, evidence is key – and digital data lies at the heart of the evidence in many cases today. In order to preserve this crucial information,..

An evolving tech landscape requires defences that don’t fall behind. That’s where ISO 27001 comes in. The relationship between technology and security is complicated. Digital innovation across all kinds..

In an era of growing cyber threats and increasingly sophisticated digital attacks, businesses and public sector organisations must bolster their cybersecurity efforts to protect sensitive data and ensure operational..

Just as accountants moved over time from physical book-keeping to spreadsheets and on to cloud-based software, so the cyber security landscape is moving towards SaaS (Software-as-a-Solution) products that help..

Is your ISO 27001 implementation project gathering dust? Are deadlines slipping, resources stretched thin, and momentum waning? Don’t let your commitment to security standards stall! At SRM, we understand..

Collaborating in the business world is about more than a handshake…   No business is an island. Working in harmony with supply chains, customers and even competitors is essential to..

Using both standards together helps your business manage risks and improve resilience ISO 27001 and PCI DSS are powerful tools for establishing and maintaining comprehensive, robust security practices. While..

There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and software updates rearing their heads at the most inconvenient time! We all know that feeling of preparing..

Having recently renewed our ISO27001 certification, we wanted to take this opportunity to explain why the globally recognised framework is so important to our own business and what it..

The globally recognised security standard is updating, and bringing a few key changes with it Since its last update in 2013, ISO27001 has become recognised around the world as..

It’s a core tenet of responsible information security to avoid scaremongering – even though the stories of damaging hacks, data breaches and system meltdowns can be powerful indeed. Instead,..

The Internet of Things can provide freedom and flexibility to businesses across all industries, but effective data protection and identification of vulnerabilities is vital The term Internet of Things..

A digital spring clean via third party risk assessments is a great way to ensure your organisation’s defences are up to scratch across your entire supply chain Spring is..

It’s a simple question asked by many organisations hoping to gain this internationally recognised accreditation: How much does ISO27001 cost? And while arriving at a figure is never quite..

Even auditors feel the pressure to impress when they get audited! Although it’s part of our consultants’ remit to live and breathe audits and compliance, it never stops being..

We are all now probably familiar with the concept that, when it comes to technology in general and cyber security in particular, humans are the weakest link. But this..

Sometimes in business, simply doing the right thing isn’t enough; there are times an organisation needs to prove its credentials to the world. This is certainly the case when..

ISO27001 risk assessments: knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your organisation from cybercrime Protecting your business from a cybersecurity breach requires a lot of vigilance on your..

You could be a service provider, supplier, vendor, distributor or retailer but regardless of your role, you are almost certainly in a mutually beneficial relationship with other businesses. This..

The headline figures for the Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) sector in 2020 are nothing short of impressive. In fact, with an estimated 23% year-on-year growth (UK) in an..

Here’s how IoT devices like the smart doorbell can act as entry points for cyber criminals, and how to safeguard the data security of remote workers It may be..

ISO 27001 accreditation is a big plus for any organisation, and a qualified consultant can help you achieve it. No one likes a show-off. In fact, in the UK..

You’ve fallen and broken your leg. As you lie there, three strangers offer to help. One has received basic first aid training; the next has had some experience in..

Recent events have caused a seismic shift to the way businesses work. Those that have been able to transition to remote working have, in the most part, done so..

The protection of data is vital for businesses in 2020, and achieving ISO 27001 accreditation represents a seal of approval for any organisation prepared to put in the hard..

A recent study looking at companies across key regions, concluded that the risk of insider threats has risen dramatically within organisations. Cybercrimes, data breaches, viruses and malware – all..

ISO 27001 certification brings considerable value to a business, in a number of ways. Not only does it provide an excellent framework for good information security practice, it also..

What does the process of ISO27001 accreditation have in common with learning to drive? More than you might think. Both are concerned with safety and whether you meet a..

Katie McMillan stands out in the world of Information Security. Not only does she represent one of the growing number of women working in the sector, she also gained..

These days, you don’t have to look very far to find the latest data breach story to hit the news. At the same time, we are also seeing more..

By Katie McMillan – Senior Information Security Consultant   “Life is more fun when you treat its challenges in creative ways” – Bill Gates There is nothing more frustrating..

We are sometimes asked the question, why get ISO27001 certification? The answer is that the ISO standard, and ISO 27001 compliance in particular, demonstrates that your organisation takes information..

by Tom Fairfax, Managing Director It is not often that EU-wide legislation is likened to a children’s story. Consider, however, the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. When..

May 2018 is a big month for cyber security. Not only will the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) come into effect but a new UK Data Protection Act..

As Britain navigates its way through the choppy waters of Brexit, there is a great deal of uncertainty about exactly what form our new relationship with Europe will take...