How do you know your security controls are right?

Welcome to this week’s Security Spotlight, in which we shine a light on:???

• Selecting the security controls you need without breaking the bank?

• How to protect your organization by building a security-minded culture?

• Transitioning to ISO 27001:2022?

• Our free case study about Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex,?plus papers on GDPR compliance for the US, and data protection officers?

• Our free webinars on starting a career in data protection and privacy, and starting a career in cyber security?

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Blog | How to select effective security controls?

Are you looking to mitigate your information security risks but aren’t sure how to choose effective controls while staying on budget??

Damian Garcia, our head of GRC consultancy, explains the importance of:?

• Risk-benefit analysis?

• Defense in depth?

• Leadership support and information security objectives?

• Control selection?

• Proportionality?

Read the full interview?

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Blog | Protect your organization by building a security-minded culture?

We all have a responsibility for security. However, to ensure that all staff apply the knowledge gained from staff awareness training, security should be embedded in your organization’s culture.?

We explain:?

• What a security culture is?

• The difference between security culture and security awareness?

• The benefits of a strong security culture?

• What a good security culture looks like?

• How to build a strong security culture?

• How to test the strength of your security culture?

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Blog | How can organizations transition to ISO 27001:2022??

Organizations with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification must transition to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 by 31 October 2025.?

The biggest change for organizations is Annex A, which has been overhauled and includes 11 new controls.?

How can organizations best approach this new control set? What changes to the main clauses of the Standard tend to get overlooked? And what are common mistakes to avoid when transitioning??

Our head of GRC (governance, risk and compliance) consultancy, Damian Garcia, explains.?

Read the full blog?

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Free case study | Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex?

Download our case study with Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex to understand how a thoughtful approach to data protection compliance has enabled its team to innovate in an extremely regulated industry.?

Find out how our bespoke consultancy service can be the perfect, flexible solution for organizations that require extra support for a wide range of data protection-related projects.?

Download now?

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Free paper | General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – A compliance guide for the US?

The EU’s GDPR heralds the most significant change to data protection law in Europe – and globally – in recent years. Every organization that processes EU residents’ personal information must comply with the Regulation, including organizations in the US.?

Download this free green paper to receive compliance advice from the GDPR experts and understand the core elements of the Regulation that are subject to the higher-tier fines, and what you need to do to comply with them.?

The guide covers:?

• Who must comply with the Regulation?

• The benefits of achieving compliance?

• The Regulation’s core principles and rights?

• How to lawfully transfer personal data between the EU and US?

• Tips on how to write your privacy notice?

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Free paper | The Data Protection Officer (DPO) Role – A beginner’s guide?

The GDPR requires many organizations to appoint a DPO. Are you one of them? Find out what a DPO does, whether you need to appoint one, and how to fill the role in this easy-to-read guide.?

This guide explains:?

• What a DPO does?

• When organizations are required to appoint a DPO?

• Where they should appoint their DPO?

• How the DPO fits into the organization?

• The experience and qualifications a DPO needs?

• The benefits of outsourcing the DPO role?

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Free webinar | Start strong: leveraging your experience to start a career in data protection and privacy?

If you have some responsibility for data protection, could you do more? Is this a specialism and a career path worth investing in? Whether you’re transitioning from compliance, law, HR, IT or another field, this webinar is designed to help you leverage your existing experience and gain the skills needed to launch a successful career in privacy.?

Join us for practical guidance on the knowledge, certifications and career pathways that can position you as a valuable asset in this growing field.?

Thursday, 20 February, 15:00 – 16:00 (GMT)?

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Free webinar | Start strong: how to launch or transition into a career in cyber security?

If you are starting out, have IT experience without certifications, credentials without hands-on experience, or are transitioning from another industry, this webinar will help you bridge the gap and position yourself for success in this dynamic field.?

Join us to learn the steps to build your profile, understand skills and qualifications employers value, and explore proven pathways to start your cyber security career.??

Thursday, 27 February, 15:00 – 16:00 (GMT)?

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Set your organization up for success?

This year brings many new challenges, including:?

• Unsanctioned Cloud-based applications?

• Ongoing privacy compliance?

• Increasing regulatory pressures?

• The double-edged sword of AI?

Whatever 2025 brings, at least you can control your cyber risks. If you’ve put off major projects because of recent challenges, now is the time to revisit them and implement the actions necessary to help your organization thrive.?

Find out more?

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With 20+ years’ experience in information security and data privacy, we understand risk management.???

Our experts have implemented security and compliance programs for hundreds of organizations across a multitude of industries in both the private and public sectors.???

New to the world of information security and data privacy, and need advice on how to get started????

Or updating an existing programme????

Our experts are here to help.???

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