For many industries the role played by compliance is increasing, whether through legislation and regulation, or by more competitive and demanding supply chains mandating conformance to international standards. Although everyone in an organisation has some responsibilities for compliance, there will…
The cyber security framework championed by the UK Government, Cyber Essentials, is changing to v3.3 (Danzell). Existing certifications aren’t affected, but as of 27th April 2026 all assessments will be against v3.3. Here’s what it means to you. What is…
The publication of ISO/IEC 27701:2025 marks a significant shift in how organisations approach privacy information management, and the transition process is now firmly defined through guidance from both UKAS and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). For organisations already certified to…
Assent provides support to any-3 Ltd with the maintenance of their ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, ensuring continued compliance and effective risk management. Who are any-3 any-3 offers advanced solutions for employee engagement, employee lifecycle (including 360s), customer experience…
A-LIGN provides valuable insight into audits and the key differences between SOC2 and ISO 27001. A-LIGN is an information security and cybersecurity audit and certification firm doing audits like SOC2 or certifications like ISO 27001. We delve into SOC2’s purpose,…
We’re excited to share that Assent Risk Management has been featured in Best Risk Management Consulting Services in the UK by Digital Reference. The article highlights leading risk management consultants and firms helping UK organisations navigate compliance, governance, and resilience…
During the Spitalfields Conservatory in London, November 2024, Robert Clements, Founder and CEO of Assent Risk Management, was joined by Paul Stevens from AvISO and Kevin Shiners from A-LIGN to explore the power of an integrated approach to NIS2, DORA,…
New regulations come into effect from 16th October 2025 which place mandatory Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements on aviation organisations. Assent’s expertise and track record across ISO 27001, AS9100 and the aerospace industry puts us in a perfect position to…
The international standard for a privacy information management system (PIMS) has been revised, and it’s more than just a 2025 update! ISO 27701 PIMS is now a Stand-Alone Standard! Previously the ISO 27701 standard provided additional controls to be applied…
