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9001: articles from OUR ISO EXPERTS.
ISO 9001 Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)
Adhering to international standards is not just a benchmark but a necessity for success and sustainability. Among these, ISO 9001 stands out as a pivotal framework for quality management systems, driving organisations towards excellence.
How to define roles and responsibilities for your ISO 9001 QMS
Clause 5.3 of ISO 9001:2015 requires top management to ensure that roles and responsibilities and authorities for your Quality Management System (QMS) are assigned, communicated, and understood, but what exactly are these roles and responsibilities? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your organisation?
How to maintain a Legal Register for your ISO 9001 QMS
ISO 9001:2015 requires top management to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, but what exactly are these legal requirements? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your Quality Management System (QMS)?
14001: articles from OUR ISO EXPERTS.
ISO 14001 Management Reviews: how to streamline the process with software
The ISO 14001 standard requires organisations to conduct regular management reviews of their Environmental Management System (EMS). These reviews ensure that the EMS remains effective, aligns with the organisation's strategic direction, and continues to meet environmental objectives.
ISO 14001 Gap Assessment – how software can help
ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to manage their environmental responsibilities effectively. For businesses aiming to achieve ISO 14001 certification, a gap assessment is an essential first step.
How to define roles and responsibilities for your ISO 14001 EMS
Clause 5.3 of ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to ensure that roles and responsibilities and authorities for your Environmental Management System (EMS) are assigned, communicated, and understood, but what exactly are these roles and responsibilities? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your organisation?
How to maintain a Legal Register for your ISO 14001 EMS
Clause 6.1.3 of ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to determine and have access to the compliance obligations related to its environmental aspects; but what exactly are these compliance obligations? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your Environmental Management System (EMS)?
27001: articles from OUR ISO EXPERTS.
The Value of a Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) Model in Risk and Compliance: Focus on Information Security Standards
In the dynamic landscape of information security, organisations face multifaceted risks that demand a robust governance framework. The Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) model is an established approach to risk management and compliance, aligning with various industry standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, TISAX, NIST, and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This white paper explores the value of the 3LoD model, detailing how each line contributes to a comprehensive security posture.
Top 5 benefits of ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems
Clause 4.4 of ISO 27001 requires you to establish, implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This needs to include the processes need and their interactions in accordance with the ISO 27001 standard, but what exactly are the processes? And what’s the benefits of an Information Security Management System?
How to define roles and responsibilities for your ISO 27001 ISMS
Clause 5.3 and Annex A6.11 of ISO 27001 requires top management to ensure that roles and responsibilities and authorities for your Information Security Management System (ISMS) are defined, allocated, communicated, and understood, but what exactly are these roles and responsibilities? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your organisation?
How to maintain a Legal Register for your ISO 27001 ISMS
ISO 27001 requires all relevant legislative statutory, regulatory, contractual requirements related to information security to be identified and kept up-to-date, but what exactly are these legal requirements? And what’s the most effective way to define these for your Information Security Management System (ISMS)?
