Alastair Stewart
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Senior Consultant at URM
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Published on
26
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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Other Standards
Published on
16/8/2024
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act

URM’s blog breaks down the EU AI Act and discusses its scope, requirements, how it will be enforced, how it may impact the UK & the rest of the world, and more.

Information Security
Published on
8/8/2024
How to Conduct Effective Supplier Information Security Risk Management

URM’s blog provides a stage-by-stage breakdown of the key steps you will need to take to conduct effective supplier information security risk management.

Cyber Security
Published on
1/8/2024
10 Most Common Vulnerabilities Found in Pen Tests

URM’s blog outlines the top 10 most common vulnerabilities we identify when conducting pen tests, the associated risks, and how they can be fixed/avoided.

Quality Standards
Published on
25/7/2024
5 Golden Rules for Implementing ISO 9001

URM’s blog offers advice and guidance on how to implement and maintain an ISO 9001-aligned QMS and receive the maximum benefit from your investment.

Data Protection
Published on
18/7/2024
ICO Enforcement Action January – June 2024

URM’s blog reviews ICO enforcement activities for the 1st half of 2024, highlighting trends & shifts in how it enforces against data protection breaches.

Cyber Security
Published on
12/7/2024
Access Control, Administrative Accounts and Password-Based Authentication in the Cyber Essentials SAQ

URM’s blog offers advice on answering questions in the Cyber Essentials SAQ which relate to access control, admin accounts and authentication methods.

Information Security
Published on
10/7/2024
A Guide to the Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)

URM’s blog discusses everything you need to know about the CISMP, including its benefits, who it’s suited to, the topics the CISMP covers, and more.

Data Protection
Published on
5/7/2024
Oral references now count as processing for GDPR purposes (in the EU at least)

URM’s blog explores a recent ECJ ruling which dictates that oral job references are covered by the GDPR

Cyber Security
Published on
27/6/2024
Getting the Most from Your Pen Tests - During and Afterwards

URM’s blog outlines the key steps you can take during and after a penetration test to improve your organisation’s security posture.

Other Standards
Published on
5/6/2024
ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Impact Assessments (AIIAs)

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

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