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Neupart transforms into NorthGRC

info@northgrc.com (NorthGRC) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:30:00 GMT

In the ever-evolving world of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), adaptation is key. We at NorthGRC (formerly Neupart) have recognized the need to evolve and expand our horizons to better serve you, our valued partners. Today, we're thrilled to introduce our new name NorthGRC. A name that reflects our growth, innovation, and commitment to providing best-in-class GRC solutions.

Do you need to explain what ISO 27001 is?

info@northgrc.com (NorthGRC) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:30:00 GMT

We've produced this video to help you communicate the main components of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), as described in ISO 27001. You may need this information when talking to your company's management team, and getting onboard in securing your business.

Watch the video explaining what ISMS and ISO27001 are.

These four facts about ISO 27001 and an ISMS are vital in your work as someone who deals with information security, risks, or IT in general. Understanding the fundamentals and getting started the right way is the biggest step of them all.

The four facts about ISO27001 are:

ISO27001 is an international standard about how to manage your information security
You must know your risks!
You need an Information Security Policy
It is a process, not a project!

We are experts in information security (ISO 27001/-2) and GDPR, and our ISMS is an intuitive cloud-based platform where you can handle everything you need in regards to both ISO27001/-2 and GDPR.

Get deeper into information security, GDPR, and our ISMS either by browsing our knowledge base or visiting the main ISMS page here.

How will NIS2 impact an information security manager?

info@northgrc.com (NorthGRC) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:00:00 GMT

NIS2 will have practical significance for you as an information security manager, as the requirements of the directive are directly aimed at the administration of information security.

If you need further information about NIS2, click here to get a handle on the NIS2-basics.

GDPR Compliance: Bridge the Gap

Jakob Holm Hansen — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:15:00 GMT

Even though GDPR is right around the corner, it makes a lot of sense - practically and financially - to maintain your traditional information security measures, because compliance with the Data Protection Regulation both can and should build upon your existing security measures.

Choosing the Right Business Continuity Scenario | NorthGRC

Jakob Holm Hansen — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 01:15:00 GMT

Our most recent blog post dealt with The three golden rules of a business continuity plan. This time, we continue in the world of business continuity planning and take a closer look at scenarios and strategies.

Secure ISMS Version 6.0

Jakob Holm Hansen — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:30:00 GMT

Learn about some of the news in Secure ISMS version 6.0

Risk assessments must align with business goals

Jakob Holm Hansen — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:00:00 GMT

It is not just a huge help for general management when company risk assessments are based on concrete business goals. Business-based risk assessments also help information security managers to prioritize what scarce resources they have.

How does the ISO 27001:2013 affect your risk management process?

Jakob Holm Hansen — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:30:00 GMT

ISO / IEC 27001 was introduced in 2005 and has become a very popular international standard. Now ISO 27001 is being revised and a new version is due later in 2013. I’ve looked at the changes before and outlined the main differences between the old and the new version.

Here's how to get management support for information security initiatives

Jakob Holm Hansen — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:30:00 GMT

It is gradually becoming more and more necessary to actively secure management support for any new business initiatives – not least when it comes to information security. The support of decision makers is absolutely essential for the successful operation and development of a compliance programme. But how can we go about getting this support? Our CEO cuts through the rhetoric and offers up five pieces of advice to those responsible for information security.

A compliance planning tool gives information security managers an automatic plan

Jakob Holm Hansen — Wed, 01 May 2019 03:00:00 GMT

There used to be many unknown factors for information security managers to take into account when implementing and maintaining a security standard. That is no longer the case. A compliance planning tool creates a well-arranged plan for the compliance work and automatically combines all the tasks in a single annual plan.