Wayne Armstrong
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Senior Information Security Consultant and Consultant Manager at URM
Frazer Grudgings
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Senior Consultant at URM
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November
2026

URM's blog explores how to build an effective ISO 27001 Statement of Applicability, from documenting controls and justifications to audit readiness.

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Data Protection
Published on
25/7/2022
In-house Resource vs Virtual DPO

This blog takes a look at DPOs and considers when to look in-house and when a virtual, external resource or hybrid resource may be a better option.

Data Protection
Published on
25/7/2022
Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) – The Need for Education and Centralised Processes

We discuss the importance of ensuring that your whole organisation can identify a DSAR and the benefits of controlling the entry points of DSARs.

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Verifying the Identity of Someone Requesting Information Under the GDPR

We look at the requirement within both the DPA and the GDPR to verify the identity of an individual making a request before acting or releasing information

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Data Protection and Management System Standards – Which is Best for Me?

Is there a catch-all international standard that effectively proves external verification of data protection compliance?

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Transferring Personal Data Outside of the EEA

This blog looks at a very specific area of the GDPR - Article 28 and data transfer outside of the EEA.

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Supply Chain Compliance with the GDPR

This blog focuses on an aspect of the GDPR which can be particularly challenging for a number of organisations.

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
What is the Difference Between Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data?

There is some confusion about the difference between personal data and sensitive personal data and even whether sensitive personal data exists as a term!

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Tips on Demonstrating UK GDPR Compliance

We provide some questions which should help you in determining your level of compliance with the GDPR

Data Protection
Published on
22/7/2022
Are you adequately covering GDPR within your ISMS?

We have seen an increased focus on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by certification body (CB) assessors when conducting ISO 27001 audits.

Information Security
Published on
22/7/2022
What are the Most Common Insider Threats to Information Security?

Broadly speaking, information security is held up by three pillars – People, Process and Technology. It is widely accepted that humans are the weakest link

Data Protection
Published on
21/7/2022
BS 10012:2017 – What are the Benefits and How Do I Achieve Certification

BS 10012 is a standard which has been developed to enable organisations to implement a personal information management system (PIMS).

Data Protection
Published on
21/7/2022
Gaining Senior Management Buy-In to GDPR Compliance

Why can it still be challenging to gain traction on your GDPR compliance project?

Data Protection
Published on
21/7/2022
THE GDPR – 5 Myths Dispelled

The adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in April 2016 had wide-ranging impacts. These affect all organisations.

Information Security
Published on
21/7/2022
ISO 27002:2022 Update

The purpose of ISO 27002 is to provide organisations with guidance on selecting, implementing and managing information security controls.

Information Security
Published on
21/7/2022
What are the Primary Objectives of the Controls Detailed in Annex A of ISO 27001:2013?  

Annex A of ISO 27001 comprises 114 controls which are grouped into the following 14 control categories.

Information Security
Published on
21/7/2022
Everything You Need to Know About ISO 27001 Certification

As with all ISO standards, it has been developed by a panel of experts and provides a specification for the development of a ‘best practice" ISMS

Information Security
Published on
21/7/2022
How Do You Implement a Successful ISMS?

Executing your decision to use an information security management system (ISMS) to manage the security of your information assets is a project. It is not.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
10 Top Tips for Maintaining Information and Cyber Security When Homeworking

In this blog, we aim to provide 10 top tips to enable you to keep important information assets safe and secure whilst working remotely.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
5 Common Fallacies Associated with ISO 27001 Certification

There are many good reasons to implement an information security management system (ISMS) and get it certified to ISO 27001.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
Information Security Management Systems, ISO 27001 and the Benefits of Implementation

In this blog, we’re going back to basics and looking at some of the fundamentals of information security and ISO 27001.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
How Do You Gain Top Management Commitment?

In this blog, we’ll take a look at management commitment, one of the most significant.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
How do You Develop and Implement an Incident Management Plan?

Due to the increased use of technologies and the ‘human’ involvement, it is inevitable we are all going to face more and more information security incidents.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
How do I Approach Asset Identification Within My Information Security Risk Assessment?

Typically, this question is twofold; which assets to include and the depth or granularity. In this blog, we will look at granularity.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
What Are the Critical Steps When Implementing an Effective Information Security Management System?

URM assisted over 500 organisations achieve ISO 27001 certification, here are the critical steps when implementing an effective information security system.

Information Security
Published on
20/7/2022
Three Tips to Help you Simplify your Risk Management Process

A key role of risk management is helping organisations decide how limited resources can be most effectively used to address the most pressing business issues.

Information Security
Published on
19/7/2022
How Do You Meet the Asset Management Requirements of IS0 27001?

In order to meet the requirements of ‘Asset management’ A.8 from Annex A of ISO 27001, it is necessary to identify organisational assets and define protection

Information Security
Published on
19/7/2022
How do you Categorise Your Assets When Conducting an Information Security Risk Assessment?

‘How do we approach asset identification within our information security risk assessment?’. This blog examines which assets or asset types to include.

Information Security
Published on
18/7/2022
What are the ‘Real World’ Benefits of Implementing ISO 27001?

In this blog, we want to dig a bit deeper into the benefits that are gained from implementing the Standard and from achieving certification...

Information Security
Published on
18/7/2022
Key Things You Should Know About ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is a standard for Information Security Management that provides any organisation with a framework to protect most valuable assets.

Information Security
Published on
21/6/2022
PCI SSC Remote Assessment Guidelines and Procedures

We address a number of key questions: What are the Main Contents? What Led to it Being Published? And others.

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