Jun 03, 2019 09:45 am
Unlike other management system standards, ISO 27001 for Information Security, provides a lengthy annex of 114 controls and control objectives.
It is mandatory to address the controls within Annex A of the standard, and while you aren’t required to implement EVERY control, you do need to justify their inclusion or exclusion from your management system.
Usually justification for inclusion falls within one of several categories including:
- to treat a risk
- it is a legal requirement
- it is a contractual requirement
- it’s best practice
While justifying the exclusion of controls must be for a valid reason, for example excluding the control for ‘Outsourced Software Development’ because you do not outsource your software development.
Continue reading What are the ISO 27001 Controls? at Assent Risk Management.
May 30, 2019 02:00 pm
ISO certification enables your business to adopt a globally recognised standard which not only largely improves efficiency and profits – but functions as excellent business tender too.
One of the great benefits of implementing ISO Standards within your organisation is that they are recognised and respected all across the globe.
With this in mind – it’s not unusual for organisations to extend the scope of their ISO Certification to cover their locations around the globe.
Continue reading How do I Audit a Management System for my International Business? at Assent Risk Management.
May 29, 2019 09:30 am
Just achieved ISO Certification? Congratulations! You’ve put in heaps of dedication and hard work, now it’s time to show it off!
How can you promote your ISO Certification? Our marketing team discuss multiple methods to show off your new ISO Certification.
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Let your followers know on social media!
Posting out on social media can be a great way to promote your ISO Certification to a wide audience in a short space of time.
Continue reading How to Promote Your ISO Certification! at Assent Risk Management.
May 28, 2019 10:38 am
Blog written by Arif Karim, specialist consultant in Supply-Chain.
Successfully ISO accredited organisations can further increase productivity, profits, customer satisfaction as well as regulatory adherence by working towards having excellent enterprise performance management systems across the end-to-end supply chain.
This should include external suppliers across the supply chain with a pre-requisite of leadership engagement and a collaborative approach for continuous improvement for systems supporting KPI’s (key performance indicators) of 100% right first-time.
Continue reading Good End-to-End Supply Chain management: Extended Quality Management Systems (QMS) at Assent Risk Management.
May 28, 2019 10:00 am
There are a lot of ways to keep track of your ISO implementation – but did you know you already have one of the most effective solutions right at your fingertips?
Advantages of using Office 365 to manage your ISO System
- Everyone already knows how to use it, so no training is required.
- Ease of access for both you and ISO consultants.
- A simple, universal, and effective method.
Continue reading Using Office 365 to build your ISO Management System at Assent Risk Management.
May 15, 2019 11:03 am
Global attitudes towards climate change are evolving with many of us expecting businesses to do more to reduce their impact on the environment.
We can also affect change through our choices as consumers, for example choosing unpackaged food or buying from companies who measure and manage their carbon footprint.
And there are many other ways we as individuals can contribute to reducing global warming, for example going meat-free.
What is the Environmental Impact of the Meat Industry?
Continue reading Does going meat-free reduce carbon? at Assent Risk Management.
May 09, 2019 02:25 pm
In May 2019 the UK Government’s Climate Change Committee released a report recommending the UK cut greenhouse gases to nearly zero by 2050. This, combined with a change in public opinion on the matter means businesses can not ignore their contribution to climate change.
Whatever your size or business activity, you can contribute by reducing your Carbon Footprint.
Sustainable Energy
All businesses use energy either in the manufacture of their product, the provision of their service or the support of their business activities.
Continue reading Businesses Can’t Ignore Climate Change at Assent Risk Management.
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