Business Continuity Archive
ISO 27001 is one of the fastest-growing management standards in the world. with the number of awarded certifications increasing by 20% in consecutive years. In 2016 (the last available figures), 33,290 certifications were issued worldwide, and 27,536 certifications were awarded …
Like many European countries, Ireland is currently experiencing some of the warmest weather in recent history. Although many of us are enjoying the heatwave, it also brings with it serious problems. Parts of Ireland have experienced little to no rainfall …
A new study has highlighted the poor state of web application security. Positive Technologies tested various web applications, and found that every single one contained vulnerabilities, with 52% containing high-severity weaknesses. The Web Application Vulnerabilities report also found that: 48% …
The responsibilities of the CISO (chief information security officer) have remained consistent over the years, but big changes in the cyber security landscape in 2018 could spark an evolution of the role. Largely led by the introduction of the EU …
Business continuity is more important than ever. Security incidents are so widespread that it’s impossible to tackle them all, and sooner or later disaster will strike. When that time comes, you’ll need a system to mitigate the damage and ensure that …
So, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is here and the sky hasn’t fallen. Some have reacted with an eye roll and a muttered “what did you think was going to happen?” Others will think it’s Y2K all over …
EU regulators have been concerned about the growing threat to our essential services, particularly in view of the number of successful cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure. As part of their response, they introduced a law in 2016 dedicated to help …
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a big, complex law, and, as is only natural, some elements appear to contradict each other. One of those contradictions involves arguably the most notorious aspect of the GDPR: the right to …
There are many reasons to adopt ISO 27001, the international standard that describes best practice for an information security management system (ISMS). It helps organisations improve their security, comply with cyber security regulations, and protect and enhance their reputation. But implementing …
Article 35 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduces the concept of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). DPIAs help organisations identify and minimise privacy risks in data processing activities. They are essential if you process any high-risk data, …
