Category: Compliance
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More tenders, supply chain checks and insurance renewals now ask the same question: can you prove your business keeps data safe? For many small firms, the answer decides whether they get shortlisted. A certificate gives buyers a simple, trusted sign that the basics are in place. Without one, you can lose out before anyone reads…
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Renewing your Cyber Essentials certificate soon? The rules changed in April 2026, and two of the changes are automatic fails. If you passed last year, you could still fail this time. New to the scheme? Start with our guide to what small businesses need to prepare for Cyber Essentials. 📅 What changed 🔐 Change 1:…
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Most law firms treat Lexcel renewal as a case management and file-handling exercise. It often receives only a passing mention in policy documents that Lexcel has not been updated in two years. That’s a mistake. Lexcel v6.1 explicitly requires evidence of information security and risk management. Assessors want to see it working, not just written…
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Short answer: Every security decision comes back to three principles. Confidentiality means only the right people can see your information. Integrity means that information is accurate and nobody has altered it. Availability means your systems work when your staff need them. Get all three right and you are secure. Get two right and you have…
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If you’ve been asked about ISO 27001 by a client, partner, or insurer and weren’t sure what to say, you’re not alone. Here’s what it actually means and whether it’s something your business needs to pursue. What Is ISO 27001? ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard for information security management. In plain English, it’s…