Alastair Stewart
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Senior Consultant at URM
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Published on
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June
2026

URM’s blog explains how organisations can unintentionally and without realising fall into scope of the PCI DSS, despite not directly handling card data.

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Cyber Security
Published on
23/10/2025
The Core Functions of NIST CSF: Govern

URM’s blog breaks down the NIST CSF’s new Govern Function, its importance, and the policies, processes and activities you will need to have in place to comply.

Information Security
Published on
16/10/2025
Preparing for a Successful SOC 2 Audit

URM’s blog offers key advice on what to expect from your SOC 2 audit in practice, the types of evidence you will need to provide, how best to prepare, and more.

Cyber Security
Published on
7/10/2025
Building Cyber Security Resilience Against Phishing

URM’s blog explores the different forms of phishing attacks, the strategies used to exploit human vulnerabilities, & how to protect against these attacks.

Cyber Security
Published on
18/9/2025
Impending UK Government Cyber Security Legislation on Ransomware Payments

URM’s blog explains the Government’s new proposed measures around ransomware attacks and payments, which organisations they would affect, & why they are needed.

Data Protection
Published on
17/9/2025
Analysis of ICO Enforcement Action January-June 2025

URM’s blog reviews the ICO’s data protection enforcement actions in Jan-Jun 2025, outlining changes and emerging trends in its approach to enforcing compliance.

Business Continuity
Published on
12/9/2025
7 Key Tips for Communicating in a Crisis

URM’s blog provides top tips for communicating in a crisis & developing an effective communications plan to help maintain business continuity during disruption.

Information Security
Published on
5/9/2025
ISO 27001 Clause 5.1: Leadership and Commitment Explained

URM’s blog explores Clause 5.1 of ISO 27001, what you must do to meet its requirements, and why leadership & commitment are vital to an effective ISMS.

Data Protection
Published on
29/8/2025
The Data Protection Implications of Using Body Worn Video Technology

URM’s blog breaks down the data protection aspects of body worn video cameras, and how to ensure your use of BWV is compliant with the GDPR.

Cyber Security
Published on
14/8/2025
Understanding Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)

URM’s blog explains what DCC is, how compliance with the scheme and the process to certification work, and the benefits to obtaining certification.

Information Security
Published on
8/8/2025
ISO 27001: How Certification Works

URM’s blog breaks down the ISO 27001 certification process, the roles of certification bodies and UKAS, what auditors look for during assessments, and more.

Cyber Security
Published on
5/8/2025
Critical Cyber Security Practices to Defend Against Ransomware Attacks

URM’s blog examines how ransomware occur, and highlights practical cyber security measures you can implement to reduce your exposure and mitigate security risk.

Data Protection
Published on
25/7/2025
Getting Ready for the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs)

URM’s blog highlights the steps PRPs can take to prepare for the introduction of the STAIRs & ensure they are compliant when these requirements come into force.

Information Security
Published on
18/7/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Business Continuity)

URM’s blog explores the ISO 27001 business continuity controls, why they matter, & how they can be effectively implemented to ensure conformance to the Standard

Cyber Security
Published on
11/7/2025
Supplementing Cyber Essentials

URM’s blog outlines the practical measures you can take following Cyber Essentials certification to further enhance your information & cyber security posture.

Information Security
Published on
3/7/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Incident Management)

URM’s blog breaks down the six incident management-related controls in Annex A of ISO 27001, providing key guidance on how to implement each control.

Data Protection
Published on
24/6/2025
DUA Act Finally Becomes Law

URM’s blog explores the practical benefits of by the Data (Use and Access) Act and how they may reduce the data protection compliance burden on organisations.

Cyber Security
Published on
16/6/2025
Lexcel: Deconstructing Your Information Management and Security Policy

URM explains each control law firms must include in an information management and security policy that complies with the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.

Cyber Security
Published on
6/6/2025
Understanding Lexcel and the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM): How Cyber Essentials Can Benefit Your Practice

URM’s blog explores how Cyber Essentials can help your legal practice enhance its security posture and achieve/maintain its SQM or Lexcel accreditation.

Business Continuity
Published on
5/6/2025
Business Continuity Exercising

URM’s blog explores BC exercising, including why it is beneficial, the different types of exercises, when they should be conducted, and who should be involved.

Quality Standards
Published on
29/5/2025
ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.3: Design and Development

URM’s blog explains Clause 8.3 of ISO 9001, its applicability, and the key considerations and practical steps required for conformance to this Clause.

Information Security
Published on
23/5/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Legal, Regulatory and Contractual)

URM’s blog explains the legal, regulatory & contractual controls in ISO 27001 & how they can be implemented in full conformance with the Standard.

Information Security
Published on
16/5/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Information Security Management)

URM explains the 8 information security management controls included within the ‘Organisational controls’ theme and how to prepare for an audit of each control

Information Security
Published on
9/5/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Access Management)

URM’s blog explores why the access controls in ISO 27001 matter, and how to implement each control in full conformance with both the Standard and best practice.

Cyber Security
Published on
1/5/2025
Cyber Essentials Questions Answered: Technical Requirements, BYOD Compliance and the Future of the Scheme

URM’s blog answers key questions about CE, focusing specifically on its technical requirements, use of BYOD, and how the scheme may change in the future.

Information Security
Published on
24/4/2025
Quantum Computing – the Risks to Encryption and the Implications for PCI DSS

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.

Cyber Security
Published on
17/4/2025
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Policy Statement – What to Expect

URM’s blog explains the measures the Bill will introduce, the entities it will bring into regulatory scope & what the Bill could mean for your organisation.

Information Security
Published on
16/4/2025
ISO 27001:2022 - A.5 Organisational Controls (Supplier Management)

URM’s blog explains the importance of the 5 supplier management controls in ISO 27001 & provides practical guidance on how to implement each control.

Data Protection
Published on
3/4/2025
Privacy Policies Explained: Ensuring Transparency Under the GDPR

URM’s blog explains the GDPR’s requirements for privacy policies, the common mistakes organisations make with these policies & how to avoid them.

Information Security
Published on
27/3/2025
ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Physical Controls

URM’s blog offers key advice on implementing the physical controls in Annex A of ISO 27001 and preparing for a successful physical controls audit.

Data Protection
Published on
20/3/2025
Sharing Personal Data With the Police

URM’s blog breaks down the key data protection aspects to consider when sharing personal data with the police to ensure GDPR & Data Protection Act compliance.

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