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What is ‘zero trust’ and how does it relate to compliance?What is ‘zero trust’ and how does it relate to compliance?
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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What is ‘zero trust’ and how does it relate to compliance?

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity approach built on one core assumption, “Never trust, always verify.” It operates on the principle that no user, device, or system, either internal or external, should be inherently trusted to access resources.

SecurityCompliance
Why compliance shouldn’t be treated like an annual eventWhy compliance shouldn’t be treated like an annual event
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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Why compliance shouldn’t be treated like an annual event

Compliance can be difficult, there’s no getting around that fact. After all of the hard work and effort put into getting a business compliant, passing an audit can give teams a feeling of being “done”, causing awareness to wane and attitudes less vigilant.

SecurityBest PracticesCompliance
Why startups shouldn’t ignore compliance (even if no-one is asking for it yet)Why startups shouldn’t ignore compliance (even if no-one is asking for it yet)
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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Why startups shouldn’t ignore compliance (even if no-one is asking for it yet)

Compliance might seem like an unnecessary distraction when you’re still small, but leaving it too late can slow you down when it matters most.

Best PracticesCompliance
What businesses can learn from the rise of shadow ITWhat businesses can learn from the rise of shadow IT
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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What businesses can learn from the rise of shadow IT

The rise of shadow IT is largely driven by employees who are frustrated with slow or restrictive IT processes. Often, employees may feel that the tools provided by the businesses don’t meet their needs, or that the approval process for introducing new technology takes too long, prompting them to seek out their own solutions.

SecurityBest PracticesCompliance
How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?
Jamie Clarkson

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How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?

Secure configuration refers to the process of setting up your IT systems in a way that minimises vulnerabilities and protects against unauthorised access. This process involves adjusting various settings on devices and software to enhance security, ensuring that only the most necessary features are enabled, and that outdated, unused, or unsupported services are disabled.

Standards & FrameworksBest PracticesSoftwareSecurity
What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?

Cyber Essentials Plus is an expansion on the regular Cyber Essentials standard. It requires an external audit by a verified auditor, who will test to see that all processes and controls that were declared in the self-assessment, have actually been implemented into the organisation. However, many businesses struggle during the auditing process, and miss certification due to various factors.

ComplianceStandards & Frameworks