Alastair Stewart
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Senior Consultant at URM
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Published on
24
April
2025

URM’s blog explains the threat quantum computing poses to current encryption methods, how this may impact the PCI DSS, and how these challenges may be overcome.

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Cyber Security
Published on
15/3/2024
Common Cyber Essentials Challenges and how to Overcome Them

URM’s blog discusses common issues we see with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification projects, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes

Data Protection
Published on
14/3/2024
URM Analyses ICO’s Enforcement Actions Since the GDPR was Introduced in 2018

URM’s blog breaks down which Articles of the GDPR have seen the greatest number of enforcement actions by the ICO, and which have gone largely unenforced.

Information Security
Published on
13/3/2024
How to Meet the ISO 27001 Requirements Around Interested Parties

URM’s blog provides advice and guidance on how you can meet the ISO 27001 requirements around interested parties and their needs and expectations.

Information Security
Published on
8/3/2024
Lessons Learnt from Early ISO 27001:2022 Transitions

URM’s blog, produced in collaboration with BSI, discusses common mistakes we have seen in early ISO 27001:2022 transitions, and how to avoid them.

Cyber Security
Published on
6/3/2024
What Do You Do After a Security Incident?

URM’s blog discusses the testing, assessments, exercises and reviews you can conduct following a cyber security incident to strengthen your security posture.

Cyber Security
Published on
5/3/2024
Complying with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

URM’s blog answers key technical questions about Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, what’s in scope, CE compliant use of BYOD, and more.

Other Standards
Published on
1/3/2024
ISO and IAF add Climate Change Considerations to 31 Management Systems Standards

On 22 February 2024 ISO and IAF released a joint statement relating to an amendment to a total of 31 existing Annex SL management system standards.

Information Security
Published on
29/2/2024
The Timeline for Transitioning to ISO 27001:2022

Blog, produced in collaboration with BSI, discusses the timeline for transition to ISO 27001:2022 and what you can expect from your transition assessment.

Data Protection
Published on
28/2/2024
GDPR - Back to Basics

URM’s blog explains the core principles which underpin the GDPR and outlines some key policies that can help organisations achieve and maintain compliance.

Cyber Security
Published on
19/2/2024
3 Top Tips When Approaching CE Certification

URM’s blog provides 3 useful top tips to help your organisation prepare for successful Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification assessment.

Information Security
Published on
14/2/2024
A Comparison of ISO 9001 and ISO 27001

URM’s blog compares the management system clauses of ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 to identify integration opportunities.

Data Protection
Published on
12/2/2024
Deadline Approaches for Updating Contracts Containing Old EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

URM’s blog discusses changes to the SCCs British organisations can use to legitimise restricted transfers of data under the UK GDPR

Information Security
Published on
9/2/2024
The New Threat Intelligence Requirements in ISO 27001:2022

URM’s blog discusses the changes to the requirements around threat intelligence in ISO 27001:2022 and what certified organisations will need to do differently.

Data Protection
Published on
8/2/2024
10 Top Tips for Achieving GDPR Compliance

URM provide 10 actionable top tips that will allow you to take significant steps forward in your compliance journey.

Information Security
Published on
1/2/2024
What is the CIA Security Triad? Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability Explained

URM’s blog explains how the principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) can help align your information security controls with best practice

Data Protection
Published on
26/1/2024
Facial Recognition Technology and Data Protection Compliance

URM’s blog outlines the DP concerns around the use of facial recognition technology (FRT), and offers guidance on making sure your FRT use is GDPR compliant.

Information Security
Published on
23/1/2024
6 Must Do's When Implementing ISO 27001

URM’s blog outlines the 6 of the key steps you can take to successfully implement an ISO 27001 conformant information security management system.

Data Protection
Published on
19/1/2024
Analysis of Fines Imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office in 2023

URM’s blog breaks down the fines issued by the ICO in 2023 for data protection breaches, highlighting emerging trends in their approach to enforcing compliance.

Information Security
Published on
11/1/2024
Developing an ISO 27001-Conformant Integrated Internal Control Framework

URM’s blog provides detailed guidance on aligning an existing control framework with ISO 27001, allowing you to certify and capitalise on previous work.

Data Protection
Published on
14/12/2023
Information Commissioner’s ‘Today’ Interview 13/12/23

URM discusses an interview with the Information Commissioner, John Edwards, and the background of the penalty fine imposed on the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Data Protection
Published on
14/12/2023
Conducting Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs)

URM answers key questions around data transfer impact assessments (DTIAs), providing detailed guidance on the best practice approach to conducting them.

Quality Standards
Published on
8/12/2023
ISO 13485: Medical Devices-Quality Management System

URM explains benefits of implementation and applications of ISO 13485:2016 - standard for Quality Management for Medical Devices.

Data Protection
Published on
7/12/2023
Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

URM answers key questions around data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), providing detailed guidance on the best practice approach to conducting them.

Cyber Security
Published on
30/11/2023
Alternative Approaches to Penetration Testing

Are you getting the best value out of your penetration testing? URM’s blog discusses alternative approaches to penetration testing.

Data Protection
Published on
27/11/2023
Clearview Case

URM details Clearview AI’s successful appeal against the ICO imposing a £7.5 million fine for breach of the UK GDPR and their grounds for reversing the ruling.

Business Continuity
Published on
23/11/2023
Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) as Part of Your Organisation’s Business Continuity (BC) Planning

URM’s provides detailed guidance on how to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) and ensure your business continuity plans are based on a solid foundation.

Information Security
Published on
21/11/2023
How to Meet Key New PCI DSS 4.0 Requirements

Meeting the new payment page requirements in PCI DSS v4.0 may seem tricky. URM provides detailed guidance on implementation and effective payment page security.

Information Security
Published on
14/11/2023
What are the Key New Requirements with PCI DSS 4.0

Everything you need to know about PCI DSS v4.0: With a particular focus on some of the more challenging requirements such as MFA and payment page scripts.

Information Security
Published on
10/11/2023
Pros and Cons of Delaying Your PCI DSS v4.0 Transition

Transitioning to PCI DSS v4.0 sooner rather than later has its advantages and disadvantages, in this article URM explores both sides of the argument.

Information Security
Published on
7/11/2023
Transitioning to ISO 27001:2022

If your organisation is looking to transition to ISO 27001:2022, URM’s blog provides practical and invaluable guidance on meeting the new requirements.

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