Since 2005, URM has provided consultancy and related services in the areas of information security, data protection, business continuity and risk management. and through our branding we are predominately known as URM and, as such, have changed our registered name from Ultima Risk Management Limited to URM Consulting Services Limited. The change of name was in […]
This week’s blog tackles the question of storing cardholder data and why the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is so beneficial. Fundamentally, it is very clear on this topic – if you don’t need it, don’t store it. Furthermore, if you do need it, make sure that you know everywhere it is […]
Definition With this week’s blog, the spotlight turns to internal audit and specifically in the context of ISO 27001, the International Standard for Information Security Management. We will step right back and look at internal auditing from the perspective of those new to the subject or those trying to understand where and why it fits. […]
A question we are increasingly asked is ‘Is there a catch-all international standard that effectively proves external verification of data protection compliance?’ It would be great if the answer to that question was a simple yes, but currently, despite some disingenuous marketing to the contrary, there is no official GDPR certification either centrally or from the […]
