What is a RoPA?
Record of Processing Activities is a requirement of data protection laws that organisations must record all their processing activities
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Articles
Some light reading on cyber security, data protection and resilience
May 1, 20232 min read
Performing a DPIA
A Data Protection Impact Assessment is a process used to identify and assess the potential risks associated with the use of personal data
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Responding to a DSAR
Data Subject Access Requests are requests made by individuals for access to personal data that an organisation holds about them.
Apr 17, 20233 min read
Complying with Privacy Laws
Compliance with data protection laws can be a complex process, but there are steps that organisations can take to become and stay compliant.
Apr 10, 20232 min read
What is XDR?!
XDR is an approach that combines multiple technologies and data to provide a comprehensive view of an organisation's security posture.
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Why you should Classify your Data
Classifying data, and information, is an essential step for organisations to understand and protect their sensitive information.
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Defining a Security Operating Model
An operating model is a framework that outlines the processes and roles to maintain your security posture.
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Managing Privileged Users
PAM refers to the process of controlling and monitoring access to sensitive systems and data.
Mar 13, 20233 min read
Managing Third-Party Security Risk
Managing third-party security risk is critical for all businesses.
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Improving your Security Culture
People are both your first line of defence and your weakest link. Improving your security culture can dramatically improve your security
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Rehearsing your Incident Response
Practicing your response to a cyber incident ensures you remain effective during a real security incident.
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Defending against Ransomware
Ransomware is big business, for the threat actors, and a serious risk for businesses.
Feb 13, 20232 min read
What is Security Hygiene
Security hygiene refers to the basic practices that must be implemented to maintain your security posture.
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Responding to a Security Incident
These steps for responding to a security incident can help manage risks and impacts.
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Cyber Security in 2023
We are not going to refer to these as “Predictions” for cyber security in 2023.
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Reducing the Attack Surface
Weaknesses will exist within your technical estate, that’s an unavoidable fact.
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Assessing your Cyber Maturity
Assessing your current cyber security maturity will help identify gaps and prioritise areas for improvement.
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Developing a Cyber Strategy
The cyber strategy outlines your company’s approach to managing cyber risks.
Mar 18, 20201 min read
COVID-19
People First is the most important company value we uphold at ICA Consultancy.
Jun 7, 20191 min read
Hampshire Trust Bank
ICA Consultancy supported the definition of an Enterprise Security Strategy.
Jan 25, 20186 min read
Securing Small Businesses
It seems a day doesn’t go by without the media reporting the impacts of cyber attacks
Jan 20, 20184 min read
Security Awareness
Educating staff about the dangers they face in and outside of work can improve your security posture.
Oct 16, 20172 min read
Lifting the fog on security: CISOaaS
CISOaaS is a service-based engagement that is tailored to your cyber security needs.
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