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InfoSec Insider

URM Consulting
PCI DSS
ISO 27001
URM
Artificial Intelligence
Information Security
Risk Management
NIST CSF
Dsars
Ransomware
United Kingdom
Phishing
ICO
BYOD
Risk Assessment
DSAR
Information Security Management System
GDPR
Cyber Essentials
Data Subject Access Request
Identity and Access Management

The InfoSec Insider podcast brings you weekly interviews with practicing senior consultants, who draw upon their extensive experience to provide detailed and practical guidance on all things information and cyber security, data protection compliance, risk management, and more. In each episode, one of our experts takes a deep-dive into a particular aspect of their area of specialism, whether that b... more

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In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Tibor Laczko and Alastair Stewart, both Senior Consultants and Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) at URM, explore scoping in the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Alastair and Tibor leverage ... more

In this episode of InfoSec Insider, George Ryan and Jack Woods, both Consultants at URM, break down the key steps to establishing control over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within organisations.  Jack and George leverage their extensive exp... more

In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk DP, Rachael Salter and Aimee Brown, both Consultants at URM, consider emerging trends in the field of data protection and privacy, and the practical implications for organisations that need to maintain compli... more

In this episode of InfoSec Insider, Alastair Stewart and Tibor Laczko, both Senior Consultants and Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) with URM, explore some of the most misunderstood areas of PCI DSS scoping, focusing on service providers, merchants... more

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Chris Heighes
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Episode: Business Approaches to Risk Management
Wayne Armstrong
Senior consultant at URM, discussed supplier risk and governance
URM
Episode: Business Approaches to Risk Management
Aimee Brown
URM consultant focusing on DSAR training and guidance
URM
Episode: The DSAR Reviewer’s Toolbox
Rachael Salter
URM consultant providing expertise on DSARs and redaction best practices
URM
Episode: The DSAR Reviewer’s Toolbox
Neil Jones
Senior consultant at URM
URM
Episode: Clause 6.3 of ISO 27001: The Importance of Planned ISMS Change Management
Stuart Moran
URM consultant, cybersecurity expert
URM
Episode: Cyber Security Expectations in the Medical Supply Chain
Jack Woods
URM consultant introduced as a guest expert
URM Consulting
Episode: Minimising the Impact if a Breach Occurs
Alastair Stewart
QSAs at URM, episode guest
URM
Episode: PCI DSS: Standards vs. Reality
Tibor Laczko
QSAs at URM, episode guest
URM
Episode: PCI DSS: Standards vs. Reality

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Valuable source of knowledge

    Thoroughly enjoyable and informative podcast delivered in an easy-to-digest format. I find it to be a highly educational resource. In my opinion, it is suitable for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field. Highly recommended for anyone aiming to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in the info sec area.

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    Jarred James
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Supplementing Cyber Essentials
Q: How can smaller organizations enhance security without pursuing heavy frameworks?
Focus on the core concepts shared by major standards—asset management, risk management, incident management, supplier oversight, training, and regular audits or monitoring—and implement practical detection and AI policy controls tailored to their size and budget.
Supplementing Cyber Essentials
Q: What frameworks or standards could organizations put in place after Cyber Essentials?
A logical next step is Cyber Essentials Plus for an independent audit and vulnerability scan, followed by more advanced frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST 2.0 for those needing stronger controls or external assurance.
Getting Ready for STAIRs
Q: Any final thoughts on how organizations can prepare now before the standard comes into force?
Start with a gap analysis to identify information within scope, set up a publication scheme on the website, categorize information, engage tenants about the new rights, coordinate with suppliers who hold information, establish a request handling process, and prepare standard wording for potential exemptions to avoid last-minute pressures.
Getting Ready for STAIRs
Q: And what's likely to be included in a publication scheme?
A model publication scheme will likely mirror FOI model schemes, covering categories such as who we are and what we do, finances, priorities and performance, governance and decision-making, policies and procedures, lists and registers, and the services offered, with specific emphasis on housing stock management, performance, and tenant guidance.
Getting Ready for STAIRs
Q: So Martin, my first question for you is, what are the STAIRS and how did they come about?
STAIRS is intended to fill a gap where tenants of private registered providers of social housing lack a right to information about the management of their housing that is currently available to public authorities under FOI. It limits requests to tenants or their representatives and focuses on information about housing management, with predefined response timelines and exemptions similar to FOI but tailored to tenants.

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Frequently Asked Questions About InfoSec Insider

What is InfoSec Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-led series focused on information security, governance, risk management, and compliance. Episodes center on turning complex standards and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for boards, security teams, and procurement, with deep dives into risk governance, PCI DSS, GDPR/BYOD, IAM, Zero Trust, DSARs, and NIST CSF. The show consistently features URM consultants and seasoned practitioners who share concrete frameworks, real-world examples, and step-by-step approaches to implementing controls, evidence collection, and ongoing oversight. Noteworthy is the emphasis on moving beyond checkbox compliance toward ongoing governance, and the willingness to tackle emerging topics like AI supplier risk, cloud archit... more

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2. Wayne Armstrong
3. Aimee Brown
4. Rachael Salter
5. Neil Jones
6. Stuart Moran
7. Jack Woods
8. Alastair Stewart

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