Category Archives: Information Risk and Technology

Who is Responsible for Information Risk Management?

Information risk is the classic slopey shoulder issue. Where should the ultimate responsibility lie?

De-mystifying Cyber Security Terms

In our business we talk a lot about cyber security, IT security, information risk and information assurance and but what do the terms really mean?

Ascentor’s 5 Minute Guide to IAMM

If you are responsible for implementing Information Assurance for Government or are part of the HMG supply chain then the IAMM should be…

Small firms are easy target for cyber crime, says hacker

BBC article is right to highlight the dangers of cyber crime to small firms as well as large. Find answers to common small business information security questions here.

Protect Your Systems from Cyber Threat with 7 Basic Security Controls

80% of cyber attacks could have been prevented by having basic security controls in place.

Information Risk is NOT Just an IT Issue

When it comes to information risk technology is not the whole story. Although secure information systems are of huge importance, not all information is stored this way. Manage the risk and get the balance right with a mix of physical, procedural and technical controls.

How Much Security is Enough for Government Systems?

For government organisations, getting the balance right with an appropriate level of information security is very hard to do.

BT’s Major Broadband Outage and Being Prepared For Information Risk

When BT suffered a major broadband outage in October this year, hands up who didn’t have an effective business continuity plan in place and dearly wished they had?

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