Blogs

URM’s blog explores artificial intelligence impact assessments (AIIAs) and offers advice on how to conduct these assessments in full conformance with ISO 42001.

URM’s blog explores the data protection considerations for data analytics tools, and how to reap their many benefits while still maintaining GDPR compliance.

URM’s blog dissects the new PCI DSS requirements around targeted risk analysis, what they involve, and how the 2 types of TRA in the Standard differ.

URM’s blog drills down into the PCI DSS v4.0 requirements around forced password changes, with a particular focus on the addition of zero-trust architecture.

URM’s blog discusses how to prevent and mitigate the damage done by ransomware attacks, and how penetration testing can help your organisation avoid them.

URM’s blog explores the first formal European response to the DPDI Bill, and how the Bill may jeopardise the UK’s adequacy status when it reforms the UK GDPR.

URM’s blog explores ISO 42001, its intentions and structure, and the AI perspectives that will need to be considered by organisations implementing the Standard.

URM’s blog discusses the common pitfalls of the ISO 27001 implementation and certification process, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

URM’s blog drills down into ISO 27001 audits, offering advice on how to effectively develop and implement an ISO 27001 conformant audit programme.

URM’s blog discusses the data protection considerations for utilising AI technologies, and how organisations can stay GDPR compliant in their use of AI.

URM’s blog explains the wording changes in Requirement of the PCI DSS v4.0, offering advice on how organisations can select and use the most appropriate NSCs.

URM’s blog discusses the key steps to take in order to develop robust and effective business continuity plans which will enable you to recover from disruption.

URM’s blog discusses the best next steps your organisation can take following Cyber Essentials certification to further enhance its security posture.

URM’s blog discusses how to prevent and mitigate the damage done by ransomware attacks, and how penetration testing can help your organisation avoid them.

URM’s blog discusses the Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill, how it will diverge from the current GDPR, and the impact it may have when passed.

URM’s blog answers key questions about the practicalities of PCI DSS v4.0 transition assessments and how you can best prepare for a successful v4.0 transition.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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