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ISO 42001 and AI Perspectives
Published
17
May
2024
URM’s blog explores ISO 42001, its intentions and structure, and the AI perspectives that will need to be considered by organisations implementing the Standard.
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ISO 27001:2022 Transition
Published
7/11/2023
Transitioning to ISO 27001:2022
If your organisation is looking to transition to ISO 27001:2022, URM’s blog provides practical and invaluable guidance on meeting the new requirements.
DSAR
Published
17/10/2023
Is AI the Answer to Managing DSARs?
Some organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help respond to DSARs. But can AI provide a full and robust solution?
Penetration Testing
Published
18/9/2023
What Role does Penetration Testing Play in Preventing Unauthorised Access?
The consequences of unauthorised access are varied. Apart from financial losses, there is a loss of customer confidence. Can penetration testing prevent this?
DSAR
Published
9/8/2023
Everything You Need to Know about DSARs
We are answering questions: what is a GDPR DSAR, what information can a data subject request, what should you do when you receive a DSAR, and many more.
Information Security
Published
10/7/2023
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2 - Part 3
3rd part of question and answer session where URM compared and contrasted 2 of the world’s leading information security standards, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Information Security
Published
3/7/2023
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2 - Part 2
2nd part of question and answer session where URM compared and contrasted 2 of the world’s leading information security standards, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Information Security
Published
21/6/2023
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2 - Part 1
URM delivered a question and answer session where it compared and contrasted 2 of the world’s leading information security standards, ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Information Security
Published
22/5/2023
Top Tips For Implementing an Effective ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS)
URM provides some top tips for achieving an effective and successful information security management system implementation
Business Continuity
Published
27/4/2023
10 Ways COVID Has Impacted Business Continuity
In this blog, we are discussing the top 10 ways in which URM believes COVID-19 has impacted, influenced or affected business continuity (BC).
Data Protection
Published
6/4/2023
Chatbots and Personal Data: Benefits and Risks
This blog considers at high-level various possible legal ramifications of using Chatbots, especially ChatGPT, concerned with data protection risks.
Information Security
Published
14/3/2023
Preparing For a PCI DSS v4.0 Assessment
URM is sharing its experiences on how the changes to the PCI DSS v4 affect the assessment process and how organisations can best prepare for the differences.
Information Security
Published
15/2/2023
PCI DSS v4.0 and Multi-Factor Authentication
After the recent changes to PCI DSS v4.0 we're examining factors behind the greater utilisation of MFA, and what the key changes are in requirements.
Data Protection
Published
6/2/2023
Analysis of Fines Imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office in 2022
When looking to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it is always a worthwhile exercise....
Cyber Essentials
Published
24/1/2023
Cyber Essentials Scheme being Updated on 24 April 2023
On 23 January 2023, NCSC published an updated set of requirements, v.3.1 for the Cyber Essentials scheme....
Information Security
Published
28/10/2022
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Key Changes
Following the publication of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 on 25 October 2022, this blog will provide you with our high-level analysis of the key changes.
Data Protection
Published
5/10/2022
Avoiding Email Data Security Breaches
For all of us, email can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand you have the speed and convenience of communication....
Social Engineering
Published
6/9/2022
Guide to Phishing and How to Recognise a Phishing Attempt
We are hearing a lot about phishing and phishing attacks currently so, in this blog, we will take a step back....
Information Security
Published
9/8/2022
5 Ways to Reduce Your PCI DSS Scope
Almost all organisations that implement the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) struggle with the scope of the applicability....
Information Security
Published
9/8/2022
PCI DSS: Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
In this blog, we address one of the big questions facing organisations which accept payment cards....
Information Security
Published
9/8/2022
Benefits of PCI DSS Compliance
In recent blogs, we have focused on how best to ensure you comply with the PCI Data Security Standard....
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Do you need any help with your ISO 27001 auditing programme?
Having been involved in over 350 successful ISO 27001 certifications, URM is ideally placed to advise you on the essential activities and tasks you will need to carry out in order to maintain and improve your ISO 27001 auditing function and programme
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