Cyber Resilience Archive
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.
DPIAs help organisations identify and minimise privacy risks in data processing activities. They are essential if you process any high-risk data, but they are also relevant when you are introducing a new data collection process, system or technology.
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 …
The UK is set to leave the EU on 29 March 2019. From this date, the GDPR will no longer directly apply to organisations in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Phishing is one of the biggest threats that individuals and organisations face, but do you know what they are, what they look like, and where to look for them?
The Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) aims to achieve a high common level of network and information systems security across the EU. The Directive applies to two groups. The first, operators of essential services (OES), …
An African embassy is understood to have been breached for ten days in February, with cyber criminals gaining access to passwords, emails and data.
What do Microsoft, Verizon, Apple, Google, Intel, and Amazon have in common? As well as all being Fortune 500 companies, they are all ISO 27001 certified. With a global growth rate of 20%, ISO 27001 has become the de facto …
