ISO 9001, a quality management standard, is the most popular of the standards, with over 1 million organisations worldwide currently certified to the standard. But what makes it so popular and how can ISO 9001 help your business? What is…
Over the years Assent Risk Management has worked with many startups to establish a management system that scales as the business grows. One of the most challenging stages of a startup is the initial seed funding rounds, however ISO Certification…
There has been a lot of talk about the new version of the quality management system standard, expected to be ISO 9001:2026; and at the end of August 2025 the Draft International Standard (DIS) was published for public comment. But…
Is giving everyone the same thing always fair? At first glance, equality seems like the ideal—we treat everyone the same, offer the same opportunities and resources, and expect this to be the fairest way to act. But in the real world, people…
ISO 20252, the international standard for Market, Opinion and Social Research, has been gaining traction in the industry. However, unlike the management system standards you might be familiar with, ISO 20252 operates slightly differently. In addition to the core Quality…
Navigating the language of ISO standards can be challenging, especially when interpreting terms like “shall,” “should,” “can,” and “may.” Understanding these terms is crucial for ensuring compliance and effectively implementing management systems. In this blog, we’ll break down these key…
The anti-bribery management system standard ISO 37001 has had its first revision as the 2025 version is published (Feb 2025). Here we take a fresh look at the international standard. What has Changed in ISO 37001:2025? The changes in this…
Compliance software is becoming a common way to manage your ISO management systems. They bring many benefits but it’s important to remember the internal audits are still required, and this requires human input. Luckily, our internal auditors are well-versed in…
The term “Cyber Hygiene” appears in several guidelines and regulations including NIS 2 (the Network and Information Systems Directive) but what exactly is cyber hygiene, and why is it so important? What is Cyber Hygiene? Cyber hygiene forms part of…
