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5 Information Security Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Business

By admin|2024-11-02T11:51:16+00:00November 4th, 2024|Cyber Security, Information Security|

5 Information Security Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Business Information security mistakes can devastate UK businesses of any size. In today's digital landscape, these information security mistakes aren't just IT concerns - they're fundamental business risks that UK organisations cannot afford to ignore. With data breaches costing companies an average of £3.7 million according to IBM's 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, even seemingly minor security oversights can have devastating consequences. 1. Assuming Compliance Equals Security Many UK businesses make the critical error of [...]

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UK Procurement Trends: Why Your Company’s Security Posture Matters More Than Ever

By admin|2024-10-26T10:22:02+01:00October 28th, 2024|Information Security|

UK Procurement Trends: Why Your Company's Security Posture Matters More Than Ever In today's business landscape, UK companies are experiencing a significant shift in how clients evaluate and select their suppliers. A clear trend has emerged: a good security posture has moved from a "nice-to-have" to a critical deciding factor in procurement decisions. Potential clients are reviewing suppliers security requirements to ensure that they have secure practices in place as part of the procurement process. For managers focused on growth and efficiency, understanding this shift could [...]

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Bringing New Blood into InfoSec: Why Mentoring Matters

By admin|2024-08-26T09:10:07+01:00August 19th, 2024|Information Security|

Bringing New Blood into InfoSec: Why Mentoring Matters Let's face it - the information security landscape is evolving faster than ever. With new threats emerging daily, the demand for assurance from clients that their data is secure and the innovative thinking needed to stay ahead of the curve. But how do we nurture the next generation of InfoSec professionals? The answer might be simpler than you think: good old-fashioned mentoring. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Mentoring? Isn't that just extra work for my already overloaded [...]

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Scenario vs. Asset-Based Risk Assessments: Understanding the Key Differences

By admin|2024-08-26T09:14:20+01:00August 12th, 2024|Risk Assessment|

Scenario vs. Asset-Based Risk Assessments: Understanding the Key Differences Risk assessment is a crucial process for organisations to identify, analyse, and mitigate potential threats. Two common approaches to risk assessment are scenario-based and asset-based methods. Each has its strengths and is suited to different contexts. Scenario-Based Risk Assessment Scenario-based risk assessment focuses on identifying potential events or situations that could negatively impact an organisation. It is the one I would recommend for those organisations just starting out looking at the risks faced by their organisation as [...]

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Risk Assessment – What scale should I use?

By admin|2024-08-26T09:11:17+01:00August 5th, 2024|Information Security, Risk Assessment|

Risk Assessment - What Scale should I use? When undertaking a risk assessment process, one of the key things you need to decide upon is the scale you are going to use. I have seen some very complicated risk assessment scales, ones with multiplication of values, a scale of 1 to 10, different areas for reporting risk. It doesn't have to be complicated. Actually the simpler the scale, the easier it is to evaluate risk. Keep it simple Unless your business is complex, multi-million pound and [...]

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Data Classification – How to get it right

By admin|2024-07-22T13:41:51+01:00July 22nd, 2024|Information Security, ISO27001 Certification, ISO27001 Implementation, policies and procedures, Risk Assessment|

Data Classification: How to get it right Not all business data is created equal. Some information is more valuable—and more sensitive—than others. This is where data classification becomes important. It helps separate the low risk information from the highly sensitive and confidential. What is Data Classification? Data classification is the process of categorising business information based on its level of sensitivity and the impact to the organisation should that data be disclosed, altered, or destroyed without authorisation. It's about understanding what data you have, where it [...]

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How do I know my organisation is ready for ISO 27001 certification?

By admin|2024-08-26T09:14:58+01:00July 8th, 2024|Information Security, ISO27001 Certification|

How to Assess If Your Organisation Is Ready for ISO27001 Certification The importance of information security can't be overstated, especially for organisations handling sensitive client data. Achieving ISO27001 certification not only ensures robust information security practices but also builds trust and confidence in your clients. But how do you know if your organisation is ready to pursue this certification? The Problem: Determining ISO27001 Readiness Many organisations struggle with the first step towards ISO27001 certification: assessing their current readiness and how the current practices align with the [...]

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Encryption vs. Password Protection: What you Need to Know

By admin|2024-07-05T16:30:03+01:00June 24th, 2024|Cyber Security, Information Security|

Encryption vs. Password Protection: What Businesses Need to Know As a business owner, you know that protecting your business information is crucial. But with so many cyber security terms floating around, it can be confusing to understand what you really need to protect your business. Today, let's demystify two common security concepts: encryption and password protection. What is Password Protection? Password protection is like putting a lock on your front door. It's a basic security measure that requires users to enter a secret code (the password) [...]

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ISO27001 – Control 5.11 – Return of Assets

By admin|2024-06-14T14:34:48+01:00June 16th, 2024|Information Security, ISO 27001 Controls, ISO27001 Certification, ISO27001 Implementation|

ISO27001 - Control 5.11 - Return of Assets Control Personnel and other interested parties as appropriate should return all the organization’s assets in their possession upon change or termination of their employment, contract or agreement. What this means When a member of staff, contractor or supplier reaches the end of their employment or contract period, there should be a process in place to ensure that all the organisations assets are returned. This includes devices such as laptops and mobile phones as well as business paperwork (held [...]

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What is Threat Intelligence?

By admin|2024-06-10T11:22:40+01:00June 10th, 2024|Cyber Security, Information Security, ISO 27001 Controls|

What is Threat Intelligence? Very simply put, threat intelligence is the ways and means of finding out about new cyber threats globally and working out whether they are relevant to your organisation. We all know that cyber attackers are continually growing new ways to threaten businesses and gain an advantage whether that is through access to data or financial information. All organisations should have methods in place to support their threat intelligence framework. This can be something as simple as signing up for newsletters from respected [...]

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