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The information security sector continues to evolve rapidly, with organisations and individuals forced to frequently re-evaluate their understanding of security threats and how to manage them. One trusted way to ensure professionals are equipped to manage these threats is to look for the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) qualification. It’s one of the most widely recognised and respected credentials in the field and has often been cited as a proven pathway to senior roles in information security. But does this qualification still hold its value today? Let’s take a look at how CISM stacks up in terms of career progression, The post Is CISM Worth It? Salary, Career Value & Employer Demand in 2025 appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Most GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) breaches arise from everyday slip-ups, such as missing DSAR (data subject access request) deadlines, picking the wrong lawful basis for processing, failing to enforce retention periods, keeping inadequate records or misreporting incidents. However, fall short of your compliance obligations – for whatever reason – and you face complaints, investigations, reputational harm, legal action and regulatory enforcement, including fines of up to £17.5 million under the UK GDPR or €20 million under the EU GDPR, or 4% of your annual global turnover – whichever is greater. This blog post sets out five common GDPR compliance The post 5 common GDPR mistakes – and how training can fix them appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Most ISMS (information security management system) implementation projects don’t fail because of ISO 27001 itself but because of poor planning and execution. Achieving certification to the Standard requires more than policies and procedures: it demands leadership, integration and discipline across the business. Without them, projects stall, resources are wasted and certification is delayed or, worse, unattainable at all. This blog post discusses five of the most common pitfalls organisations face when implementing ISO 27001 – and explains how to avoid them. Pitfall 1 – Poor scoping One of the most frequent mistakes is failing to define the scope of the The post 5 Reasons ISO 27001 Implementations Fail (and How to Avoid Them) appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) was forced to halt production across its three UK plants on 1 September 2025 following a major cyber attack that struck the night before. The disruption affected sites in Solihull, Wolverhampton and Halewood, stopping work for around 30,000 employees and leaving many of the 100,000 people in its supply chain without orders or pay, with some companies warning they were on the brink of collapse. Smaller suppliers in particular have struggled with cash flow, layoffs and workers placed on zero-hour contracts. A survey by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce suggested one in six businesses The post Our Experts’ Views on the Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

This country’s post-Brexit data protection regime, the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), requires non-UK organisations that process UK residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the UK. In the same way, the EU GDPR requires non-EEA organisations that process EU residents’ personal data to appoint a representative in the EU. This blog post explains who this requirement applies to – and what they need to do. Who does the EU GDPR apply to? When it took effect in 2018, the EU GDPR significantly reshaped European data protection law. One of the most notable changes it introduced is its The post A Guide to the EU GDPR’s Requirements for an EU Representative appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

ISO 27001 training isn’t just for auditors or security consultants. Indeed, many roles need baseline knowledge of the Standard. If you help to protect information, support audits or manage suppliers, you will benefit. Foundation training teaches you the structure of an ISMS (information security management system), the core requirements in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and what the Annex A controls cover in practice. It’s short, accessible and accredited, you can study in person or online, and there’s an exam and a recognised certificate on completion. What the Foundation course covers Outcomes Who needs ISO 27001 Foundation training? 1. IT administrators moving into The post Who Needs ISO 27001 Foundation Training? appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

According to Verizon’s 2025 DBIR (Data Breach Investigations Report), some 60% of data breaches now involve “the human element” – in other words, errors and non-malicious activity. Failing to use the bcc function when emailing groups of people, accidentally emailing spreadsheets full of unencrypted personal data to entire mailing lists without checking, mistakenly misconfiguring an AWS bucket… each of these simple errors can expose personal information and damage reputations. Recent years have seen several large–scale incidents where accidental disclosure has had significant consequences. These examples show how even organisations with extensive resources and responsibilities can fall victim to basic human The post Human Error and Accidental Data Breaches: Lessons from Recent Cases appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Are you thinking about becoming a DPO (data protection officer)? You’re not alone. It’s one of the fastest-growing privacy roles in the UK. For many organisations, appointing a DPO is a legal obligation under the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). For others, voluntarily appointing a DPO enables them to demonstrate accountability and manage the growing complexity of privacy regulation. For mid-career professionals, the DPO role represents an attractive career move. It draws on compliance, risk management, IT and legal expertise, but positions the individual as an independent voice reporting directly to senior management. Salaries are competitive, the role is The post How to Become a DPO (Data Protection Officer) in the UK appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Cyber Essentials certification remains one of the most effective and affordable ways for UK businesses to strengthen their cyber security in 2025. The scheme is government-backed, developed by the NCSC and delivered through IASME, and it is increasingly required in tenders, insurance policies and supply chain contracts. This year brings new requirements: from 28 April 2025, a new Question Set, known as Willow, applies to all certifications. Organisations must also confirm they have read the updated Cyber Essentials Requirements for IT infrastructure document as part of their application. In this blog, we explain what has changed, outline the two certification The post How to Get Cyber Essentials Certified in 2025: Updated Steps and Key Changes appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organisations that process personal data to ensure staff are appropriately trained. But how do you know which training option you need? Choosing the wrong course inevitably leads to poor outcomes – overspend on certificates some staff don’t need or undertraining of those with real accountability. This guide explains the difference between Certified GDPR Foundation training and GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 staff awareness e-learning, who each is for and how to choose with confidence. Who each course is for Most organisations need both. Awareness training builds everyday competence across the workforce, whereas The post GDPR Foundation vs Awareness Training: Which is Right for Your Team? appeared first on IT Governance Blog.