ICT

    ISO 14001 updated for 2015

    ISO 14001 is set to change this year. Businesses that are currently certified to ISO 14001 will have three years in which to transfer their existing EMS to the updated standard.

    Published date:

    30/01/2015


    Cloud computing gets the ISO treatment

    A series of new standards have been developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to simplify and secure cloud computing for users.

    Published date:

    29/01/2015


    Guidelines for developers to increase cyber-security

    A set of guidelines has been produced advising developers on how to increase levels of security when writing applications and infrastructure.

    Published date:

    22/01/2015


    Risk-based thinking included in the ISO 9001 revision

    In the ISO 9001 revision, the concept of risk is explicitly being built into the management system. But how is it being incorporated in the standard?

    Published date:

    19/01/2015


    Is the EU too quick to bow to anti-regulation pressure?

    The EU is well known for the comprehensive regulations it puts in place concerning everything from health and safety and employment rights to the environment. They are put into place to keep us safe and are often hard-fought issues.

    Published date:

    16/01/2015


    How safe is your data?

    Data security is rarely out of the headlines, often for the wrong reasons, and involves far more than a straight-forward daily back up. The safety of personal and sensitive data is something that businesses are all too aware of, not least because it is often their most valuable asset.

    Published date:

    16/01/2015


    Employees slow to take up flexible working opportunities

    It was 30 June 2014 when legislation was passed allowing UK workers to request flexible working. However less than a quarter (23%) have taken advantage of this opportunity so far, according to research conducted by digital communications company O2 Business.

    Published date:

    15/01/2015


    What’s new in the ISO 14001 revision?

    ISO 14001 is currently undergoing revision – it’s first since 1996. It is due for publication in 2015.

    Published date:

    16/12/2014


    Three top tips for SMEs to stay safe in cyber space

    Small and medium sized enterprises are at risk from cyber-security attacks. Published guidance from the Government gives you the top three tips on maintaining your basic cyber-hygiene.

    Published date:

    15/12/2014


    Can standards keep up with cloud computing?

    Research highlights that cloud computing is a problematic area rendering standardization a challenge. Read our top five solutions.

    Published date:

    16/11/2014