October 06, 2025
The housing sector’s cyber risk profile is rising fast. Recent research by RSM UK found that one in four housing associations experienced a cyberattack in the past year. From phishing and data breaches to supply chain compromises, attackers are exploiting the sector’s complex, interconnected environments where personal data, resident services, and third-party systems meet every day.
September 25, 2025
Data is one of your organisation’s most valuable assets, but without the right rules and structure it can quickly become a liability. We explore what data governance is, why a framework matters, and how you can put one in place to manage data securely, responsibly, and effectively.
September 10, 2025
In today’s regulatory climate, UK organisations must meet legal and practical duties to protect personal data and maintain strong cyber security. This requires clear data protection and IT security policies. In our experience, these policies are often mixed up, which is a pitfall that undermines compliance and effective governance.
August 19, 2025
Local government organisations are increasingly relying on digital services to deliver essential functions - from public services to internal operations. With this growing reliance comes a higher risk of cyber threats.
August 14, 2025
As organisations continue to adopt AI, it's very important to follow approved IT policies and processes to ensure that deployment is secure, reliable, and compliant. What are the essential controls every team should implement when deploying AI systems?
July 10, 2025
IT policies play a critical role in guiding technology use, keeping data safe, and ensuring compliance. However, developing effective and sustainable IT policies requires not only technical expertise, but also meaningful stakeholder engagement. Stakeholders can range from end users and IT staff to HR, legal, governance officers, and in some cases external third parties.
June 25, 2025
A well-crafted IT policy is more than a compliance document. It’s a roadmap for how your organisation manages technology, protects information, and supports staff in using IT systems safely. Poorly written policies can create confusion, leave security gaps, and make it harder for teams to follow correct procedures.
June 05, 2025
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) become more embedded in business operations, organisations must prioritise their data and information governance arrangements that is the policies, procedures, and processes that ensure responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence systems within the organisation.
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