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What GDPR and Cybersecurity Challenges do Law Firms Face?

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Law firms are likely to have a higher information risk profile compared to organisations in many other sectors – and this needs to be managed accordingly. The question is – how? ... Read More
Data protection – more than just data security

Data protection – more than just data security

Data protection is a major concern for organisations large and small. Recent announcements by the UK data protection authority, the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), of significant penalties for British Airways (more than £183 million) and Marriott (more than £99 million) for breaches of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) make ... Read More
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Risk assessments are essential for GDPR compliance

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Any organisation within the scope of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) must conduct regular risk assessments. This is the only way that you can be sure that you’re properly identified potential security incidents and that your defences measures are appropriate. What is a risk assessment? A risk assessment is ... Read More

ISO 27001 risk assessments: How to identify risks and vulnerabilities

One of the early challenges of conducting an ISO 27001 risk assessment is how to identify the risks and vulnerabilities that your organisation faces. It’s a deceptively tricky task, because although it doesn’t require the practical application of information security knowledge – you’re simply listing threats – you still need ... Read More
A third-party supplier has breached the GDPR – am I liable?

A third-party supplier has breached the GDPR – am I liable?

Third-party suppliers are a common source of confusion for organisations considering their GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance requirements. When the Regulation was first introduced, the issue of third-party suppliers and their relation to organisations’ own GDPR compliance received a great deal of attention. And rightly so – GDPR greatly ... Read More
3 things finance professionals need to know about the GDPR

3 things finance professionals need to know about the GDPR

Are you part of an in-house finance team? Or do you work for a finance provider – an accountancy firm, perhaps, or a financial advisory company? Like professionals in any other sector, you are subject to the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – but there are some nuances for ... Read More
Why does GDPR Matter in the Tech and Media Industry?

Why does GDPR Matter in the Tech and Media Industry?

Robust have never been so high-profile. The introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018 put personal data protection firmly in the public consciousness. Cybercrime continues to grab headlines, with attacks causing massive disruption for airlines, hospitals and entire nation states. Nevertheless, there is still significant ... Read More

Vigilant Software’s most wanted: Data Breach Bulletin (May 2019)

According to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office), more than 14,000 data breaches were logged in the first year since the introduction of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which is almost four times the number reported in 2017/18. Every month we hear about breaches and cyber attacks – from Europe ... Read More

Why are so many CIOs leaving the NHS?

Last November, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told NHS chiefs: “If you haven’t got your CIO on board then you need to be asking serious questions of yourself.” Hancock argued that CIOs were vital to developing the necessary systems and making best use of data, and that trusts should have a ... Read More

Is ISO 27001 accreditation worth it?

Have you ever wondered whether your organisation should become certified to ISO 27001? ISO 27001 provides the specification for an effective ISMS (information security management system) – a framework that offers a structured, comprehensive approach to managing information security risks. An ISO 27001 ISMS addresses the three pillars of information ... Read More
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