Cyber blog
Cyber risks in the COVID-19 era – protecting your business when working from home
What are the cyber risks of working from home and how can Cyber Essentials protect your business? As many organisations increase the number of employees working from home, the need for increased vigilance against cyber threat is becoming clear. People are using new...
Britain Thinks – a survey about Cyber Essentials
The Government's "Britain Thinks" survey - how can you help? The UK Government launched Cyber Essentials in 2014 and it was delivered by five different Accreditation Bodies until April 2020. From 1st April this year the scheme will be delivered by just one Cyber...
Cyber Essentials: IASME Consortium reaches a new milestone
Discover how IASME are working closely with the NCSC to begin a bright future for Cyber Essentials.
Dr Emma Philpott, MBE
GUEST BLOG – Cyber Essentials: opening a new chapter with IASME Consortium
At the launch of the Cyber Essentials partnership with IASME Consortium, Anne W reflects on the power of partnerships. Today marks a new chapter in the history of Cyber Essentials, as IASME Consortium take over full responsibility for the delivery of the...
CYBER ESSENTIALS AND THE LAUNCH OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IASME AND THE NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY CENTRE (A PART OF GCHQ)
IASME is the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Essentials PartnerNew beginnings for the Cyber Essentials Scheme and a proud day for the IASME team. Today (1st April 2020) marks the day…
Cyber Essentials for Membership Organisations, Trade Bodies and Trusted Advisors
Cyber Essentials is a Government Approved business certification scheme specifically aimed at helping businesses become more secure against internet born threats.Key reasons why membership organisations, trade bodies and trusted advisers (insurers, banking,...
How cyber secure is your region?
How Cyber Secure is your Region? When it comes to businesses implementing positive measures to protect against cyber threats, several UK regions claim they are the most cyber secure. Without a recognised basis to determine the assertion, it has been difficult to...
What should be driving you to look at the Data Protection Act 2018?
What should be driving you to look at the Data Protection Act 2018? May 25th, 2018 was the day that the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1996 was rescinded and the European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 came in to force. Up to 25th May...
GDPR and Cyber Security : A Perfect Partnership!
GDPR and Cyber Security : A Perfect Partnership! Elizabeth Denham, The Information Commissioner, in a speech to the CBI Cyber Security Conference described data protection and cyber security as being ‘inextricably linked’. In this month’s GDPR Blog we explore...
The Advent Countdown-to GDPR!
The Advent Countdown-to GDPR! For many, at this time of year, the word ‘countdown’ conjures up the excitement of ticking off the days’ towards Christmas. For businesses however, the real countdown is from November 25th ; not just one month from Christmas Day, but...
The Data Protection Bill and GDPR
The Data Protection Bill and GDPR There have been some questions raised regarding the relationship between the Data Protection Bill and GDPR. The Bill is intrinsically linked to GDPR and will bring GDPR into UK law. In the Impact Assessment that was released...
How a Data Protection Impact Assessment can work for your business
How a Data Protection Impact Assessment can work for your business. The first of September marked 185 working days to the deadline for GDPR. By now most organisations should be well on their way to identifying, if not implementing their solutions. By now you should...
Cyber Safe Charities
Cyber Safe Charities To help strengthen the third sector’s resilience against rogue cyber security activity, The IASME Consortium together with participating Certification Bodies and embarking on a week-long campaign to offer discounted Cyber Essentials certification...
It’s holiday time, but the ICO keeps busy
It's holiday time, but the ICO keeps busy. You will either have had your annual summer break by now or be preparing for it. Whichever we hope you have, or had a relaxing time. The period from now to May 25th 2018 is going to be quite busy for most businesses. The...
Holiday season – but not for GDPR preparations!
Holiday Season but not for GDPR Preparations! As we approach the holiday season, it is usually a good time to reflect. What has the business achieved since the start of the year? What do we want to achieve for the remainder of the year? 2017 is an important year. ...
IASME Governance now supports assessments against GDPR
IASME Governance now supports assessments against GDPR Even though GDPR is only a year away, in practical terms it is just around the corner. Despite its imminence, it is surprising how many businesses and business consultants have still not heard of GDPR. If...
Are you GDPR ready? IASME’s new scheme points the way
Are you GDPR ready? IASME's new scheme points the way If the General Data Protection Regulations are not keeping you awake at night then, congratulations, you will be one of the relatively few businesses who have investigated the requirements of the regulations and...
Countdown to GDPR
Countdown to GDPR In the latest of our GDPR Blogs, Peter Loomes, GDPR Practitioner, provides an overview of his recent survey results. When we look at the time businesses think it will take them to prepare against the actual time left, the immediacy becomes very...
GDPR- Where do I start?
GDPR- Where do I start? For the IASME Consortium’s March update on the General Data Protection Regulations, we talk to GDPR Practitioner, Peter Loomes, who will be working part-time with IASME. Peter’s input provides us with another expert angle to our regular GDPR...
GDPR – “The Detail Behind the Headlines”
Last month, The IASME Consortium, launched the first in a series of informative updates on the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulations. Our regular updates, brought to you in collaboration with leading law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR), will run right...
GDPR – Much more than just 4 initials!
GDPR – Much more than just 4 initials! From now until its implementation in May 2018, The IASME Consortium will be running a series of articles around the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Whilst businesses consistently face new legislation, this is arguably...
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