Security often feels like an uphill battle. Let’s say your organisation has done the basics – you’ve got Cyber Essentials certification, and also started regular penetration testing. Firstly, congratulations – you’re well on your way to stopping the majority of opportunistic attacks. But after the pen test comes the report, and for business who aren’t prepared, a whole new problem emerges: how do you tackle the remediations effectively?

Every business that collects personal data via a website, app, or even via the phone/post will find that they need the skills and expertise of a Data Protection Officer at some point to ensure safe and confidential data processing. But what is a DPO exactly? Do you really need one? And what if you don’t want to hire someone full time? Read on to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of the DPO and when to hire one to secure your data.

Information security is a major concern for many businesses for two reasons. Firstly is persistent threat of cyber attacks and data breaches. That’s why strong information security is a requirement to ensure the security of business and personal data. Secondly, it’s a key business enabler, with a push in recent times for all parts of a supply chain to become ISO 27001 certified.