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6 steps to deal with a GDPR subject access request (SAR)
A Subject Access Request (SAR) is the Right of Access allowing an individual to obtain records to their personal information, held by an organisation. GDPR, which became applicable in May earlier this year, provides individuals with the right of access to information. It is essential that your[…]
Cyber Essentials Network Firewalls Explained 🔥
One of the five major controls for the Cyber Essentials Scheme is to configure and deploy a network firewall. A firewall is a network security system that creates a buffer zone between your company’s network and external networks. In the simple terms, a secure zone is created[…]
Free Information Security Policy for Startups
A major challenge for startups is figuring out how to invest in cybersecurity. Despite the financial constraints, it is essential for startups to keep their online security in check, because the consequences are frightening. Statistics show that about 50% of all cyber attacks target small businesses and[…]
4 Ways to Get Your Information Security Policies Under Control
An information security policy is a set of rules and guidelines that an organisation issues for securing its confidential data. Employees of the organisation should understand and follow the information security policy. In this article, we list effective ways that you can use to develop a information[…]
What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials Vs. ISO 27001 Vs. PCI DSS
Cyber security is a growing need for SMEs, particularly because of the regulatory demands that enforce information protection. Regardless of their size or industry, SMEs face similar risks. Governments and regulating bodies come up with various standards such as Cyber Essentials to make sure that everyone has[…]
Understanding GDPR Data Controller in 5 easy steps
Understanding GDPR Data Controller in 5 easy steps We’ve all heard of GDPR but in case you haven’t, it is a piece of legislation enacted by the European Union which strengthens and prevent the misuse of data of EU residents. If you have failed to adequately make[…]
9 Secrets To Make Your Medtech Startup Compliant
Running a startup is hard especially in a heavily regulated sector like MedTech and because of the nature of the industry and the types of data Medtech startups typically handle it’s even more important to do compliance the right way. While you may be compliant with CQC[…]
Case Study: Livesmart
Your Company Why is data protection important to LiveSmart? LiveSmart aims to create a better world through health analysis and behaviour change. With great power comes great responsibility and we put our clients at the centre of everything we do – including protecting them and their data. We[…]
How could Cyber Essentials certification benefit your customers?
Cyber Essentials is a UK-Government-backed cyber-security scheme which encourages businesses to take steps in order to prevent and protect themselves against the threat of cyber-attack. What you might not be aware of, however, is how beneficial a Cyber Essentials certification can be for you and your customers.
Who’s ready for GDPR?
In this podcast, our co-founders Jamie Akhtar and Mariella Thanner had a chat with James Gill from GoSquared about the topic of the month: GDPR! And CyberSmart’s story 🙂