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ISO 27001 and NIST both involve establishing information security controls, but the scope for each vary on how.....

ISO 27001 vs NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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What is Chain of Responsibility, is there a Management Plan and do I need one?

ISO 27001 establishes the requirement that information security risk management is a critical component of an .....

ISO 27001: 6-Step Guide to Risk assessment and treatment

A quality management system exists to help a company coordinate and direct their systems and processes in orde.....

10 ideas to improve your Quality Management System

ASD's Essential 8

What is the Essential 8 In the recent years, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Australian Si.....

What is Penetration Testing? In 2020, we had over 40,000 reported cyber-attacks in Australia. The average cost.....

What is a Pentest?

ISO 45001 OHS Management System

ISO 45001 is the first international occupational health and safety standard. With the most recent update in 2018 – commonly referred to as ISO 45001 – this internationally recognised standard governs Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).

ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security. With the most recent update in 2022 – commonly referred to as ISO 27001:2022 – this internationally recognised standard governs Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).

Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) Scheme Overview

The Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) Scheme was designed to ensure that the delivery of projects by consultants and contractors to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) are conducted to the standard that TfNSW expect and to ensure that the assets that TfNSW then operate and maintain meet the requirements of the organisation and other stakeholders.

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management. With the most recent update in 2015 – commonly referred to as ISO 9001:2015 – this internationally recognised standard governs Quality Management Systems (QMS).

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A recent survey by the ACSC found that that 62% of SMEs had experienced a cyber incident. In Australia the ave.....

10 most important items that all businesses should be reviewing to improve their information security today

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Client Spotlight - Landscape Solutions

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Behind The Scenes at Hello Sunday Morning

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“Not if but when” - is the unofficial motto of cyber security professionals. This quote truly demonstrated its.....

A Wake-Up Call - Channel 9 hacked

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Compliance problems can come at you from all the sides. For instance, a customer may request evidence of certi.....

5 Common Compliance Issues (and How to Overcome Them)

The Australian federal government is requiring ISO 27001:2013 certification for all providers of employment sk.....

ISO 27001 and Right Fit For Risk

Avoid injuries during holiday break The lead-up to Christmas is the most demanding period of the year for many.....

Industry News, December 2020

By Kayvan Ahmadi Kayvan Ahmadi is the Senior Consultant at Compliance Council “Aviation is proof that given th.....

The top 5 lessons I learnt from Aviation

Supply chain changes affect businesses, large and small, all across Australia. In October 2018, Chain of Respo.....

What is Chain of Responsibility (CoR)?

NSW Government announces major spending on infrastructure The NSW government will push ahead with its mammoth .....

Industry News, November 2020

Firms with Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) status can take advantage of the notable surge in NSW rai.....

How a Consultant Can Help with Achieving AEO Status

Now more than ever, businesses feel a need to improve their ability to operate in the wake of a crisis. Whethe.....

What is ISO 22301?

By Jason O'Grady Jason O'Grady is the General Manager at Compliance Council "Learning how to learn is absolute.....

The top 5 lessons I learnt from Jiu Jitsu

Certain accreditations open up a world of opportunities. Take AEO, for instance. Becoming an Authorised Engine.....

Is Your Business Ready for AEO Accreditation?

Above Scaffolding Office with a view! This month, our Consultants supported team Above Scaffolding by attendin.....

Behind The Scenes,  Above Scaffolding, October 2020

By Steve Webb Steve is the Senior Consultant, HSEQ at Compliance Council I am the kind of guy who fills his li.....

The 9 Principles I live by

What is a Hazard? - It is a source or situation with a potential for harm. Example: Circling sharks are a Haza.....

Risk Management

Here is what is happening on our end! The NSW Government is currently delivering the largest transport infrast.....

AEO Business Unit News, October 2020

Recently Compliance Council went through the process of moving our management system documentation from a clou.....

10 steps to setup a cloud-based management system for $10 a month

Northern Fencing Office with a view! Our team of Consultants accompanied our long time client, Northern Fencin.....

Behind The Scenes, September 2020

ISO 45001 helps organisations improve their health and safety performance by creating safer work conditions, w.....

Occupational Health & Safety Analysis & Gap Analysis Tool

By Matthew Allport: “To reach a port we must set sail – Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” Franklin D......

6 aspects of Sailing that crossover into a good Business

A SWOT analysis is a simple and highly effective planning tool for your business. It is something you may have.....

How to conduct a SWOT Analysis

Guide to Getting Certified to ISO 9001 Companies that want to define the rules and systems they use to consist.....

Guide to getting certified to ISO 9001

ISO 27001 and COBIT 2019 are both frameworks dealing with the way organisations manage and oversee their IT sy.....

ISO 27001 vs Cobit 2019

ISO 27001 is a standard from the International Organization of Standardization. SOC 2 (Service Organization Co.....

ISO 27001 vs SOC 2

ISO 27017 is a relatively new publication from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) dealin.....

What is ISO 27017 and why should cloud customers and providers care?

An information security risk assessment is a method that helps organisations identify risks to their operation.....

What is a risk assessment in ISO 27001?

Part of ISO 27001 compliance is establishing the scope that the Information Security Management System (ISMS) .....

What is the ISO 27001 ISMS scope?

ISO 27001 vs. ISO 27002 - What's the Difference? For organisations that are exploring information security man.....

ISO 27001 vs. ISO 27002 - What's the difference?

What are the Information Security Requirements of CPS 234? The Prudential Standard CPS 234 sets out a strict a.....

What are the information security requirements of CPS 234?

What is Web Application Security? Web application security means designing web applications to keep users’ dat.....

What is web application security?

ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System is the international standard for information security, bas.....

How to create a Statement of Applicability as required by ISO 27001

5 Benefits for Having Your Next Internal Audit Conducted by an External Consultant The truth doesn’t hurt. In .....

Benefits of having your internal audits conducted by a consultant

ISO 9001 Quality Management System All others things being equal, customers are going to choose the item with .....

5 myths about implementing a quality management system

ISO 9001 ISO 9001 is one of the best-known operational standards in the world. The quality management system i.....

Myths about ISO 9001 certification

What are the main keys to business success? Many, of course, vary from industry to industry and according to t.....

Benefits of implementing ISO 9001

Background An organisation is responsible for ensuring that it minimises the risk of harm to the people that m.....

A New Standard which affects almost everyone: ISO 45001

Background GDPR After four years of preparation and debate the GDPR was finally approved by the EU Parliament .....

A Simple Comparison: GDPR vs. Privacy Act 1988 in Australia

Most construction contractors recognize the benefits of doing business with government related agencies. Yet m.....

How Construction Operations Management Software Can Help Contractors

Coming May 2018, any company that is operating within EU or outside its boundaries, which has access to person.....

What are the main requirements of GDPR?

The information security management system is going to see a change in EU countries after General Data Protect.....

What are the penalties for not complying with GDPR and how can they be enforced?

Data compliance is the need of the hour, especially if your organization conducts business with clients, indiv.....

How can ISO 27001 compliance help with GDPR?

The European Union’s data regulation initiative, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), seeks to provi.....

5 Tips for Preparing for the GDPR

You recently opened an email attachment that you shouldn’t have, and now your laptop or desktop has slowed dow.....

You've Just Been Hacked. Now What?

The data protection system in Australia is going to witness a drastic change with the GDPR, General Data Prote.....

How does GDPR apply to a business in Australia?

The current data protection system in practice in UK, Data Protection Act 1998, is soon going to be replaced b.....

All you need to know about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Cybercrime has greatly evolved over the past few years, and it’s costing businesses in all industries. A recen.....

Should You Test Your Employees for Phishing Awareness?

Data breaches are on a steady rise, and businesses across all industries are affected. Despite this, an Ernst .....

Just 24% of Australian Companies Have a Data Breach Response Plan

Unpreparedness in case of an emergency can subject a construction company to lawsuits, insurance increases, an.....

What Should Be Included in an Emergency Plan?

A person conducting business or undertaking (PCBU) is required to provide the information, training, and instr.....

How to Conduct a Construction Site Induction (Free Template)

An action request form in quality management is used to originate a corrective action. Its purpose is to inves.....

How to Use an Action Request Form in Quality Management

Organisations today are vulnerable to a wide array of threats, but information security is emerging as one of .....

What is an Information Security Management System (ISMS)?

An Integrated Management System (IMS) integrates a company’s systems and processes into one governing framewor.....

6 Software Options for Your Integrated Management System

Secure data storage is essential for any business holding valuable information. Whether it be employee records.....

10 Essential File Encryption Tools

Under a new cyber security initiative, Australian small businesses employing less than 20 people are to have p.....

Australian Government to Fund the Ethical Hacking of Small Businesses

Data security has become such a problem in Australia that the government recently passed the Privacy Amendment.....

10 Ways Your Company Data Could Be in Danger

How can ISO 9001 certification help your small business? It’s a good question and one that every small busines.....

The ISO 9001 Standard: Essentials for Small Businesses

Running a business means evaluating priorities and deciding on the best use of your limited time and resources.....

How Important is ISO 9001 Certification?

From converting measurements to keeping projects on track, today’s builders are using mobile apps to boost the.....

10 Apps Builders Can Use to Boost Productivity

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems. ISO 27001 outlines the cr.....

Information Security Management Systems Explained in Plain English

In 2016, more data breaches were reported in Australia than anywhere else in the Asia-Pacific region. Ransomwa.....

8 Office Habits That Could Be Risking Your Data

Information security management systems are essential for Australian businesses of all sizes to meet diversify.....

Information Security Management System: How to Know When You Need One

On-site safety should be a priority for all businesses in high-risk industries. Failing to meet compliance wit.....

10 Ways to Improve On-Site Safety

ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish whether a revision is necessary for the marketplace. .....

When Do I Need to Update My ISO Certification?

Many business owners are surprised to learn that information security breaches are most often an internal occu.....

5 Office Habits to Prevent Data Loss

According to The Global State of Information Security Survey 2015, released by PwC, cybercrime rates are risin.....

Information Security Strategies for eCommerce Businesses

Information security is an often-overlooked consideration in business travel. However, travelling staff may be.....

6 Ways Travelling Staff Can Protect Their Data

When compliance is working, it often flies under the radar unnoticed. However, the value of compliance cannot .....

The Competitive Advantage of Compliant Australian Businesses

Today’s construction businesses operate in a competitive market. Even the most well-established and reputable .....

The Simple Truth to Winning Better Tenders

Compliance certification is an important investment, especially for businesses within high-risk industries. As.....

3 Ways Compliance Certification Can Win You Work

On January 17, 2017, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that online fashion retailer, Showpo, was suing a form.....

Showpo Lawsuit Exposes Need for Tighter Information Security Measures

Online marketing is essential for builders in today’s highly mobile, digital environment. When customers are r.....

5 Online Marketing Basics for Builders

There are over 22 000 ISO standards, but a lot of people know only one: ISO 9001. ISO 9001, or the internation.....

What’s ISO 9001 and Why Do I Need It?

What is the ISO 9001 standard? - Do I need to be certified? - What are the benefits of certification? - What..

ISO 9001 Standard: Where to Start

Reaching compliance provides a number of benefits to all kinds of businesses. By the same token, non-compliant.....

4 Ways Non-Compliance is Costing You Money

Is your company information safe when you store it in the cloud? This is a question that is being asked by bus.....

Is Moving to the Cloud a Data Security Risk?

ISO 9001, the international standard for quality management, is the most widely-followed standard in the world.....

What Australian Companies Should Know About ISO 9001

A former manager at Toll Transport who allegedly passed sensitive company information onto their competitor ha.....

Penalties for not complying with GDPR and how they can be enforced

Anyone who has worked as a construction project manager can attest that having the right tools can make all th.....

The Builder's Guide to Affordable Project Management

Construction professionals work in an industry at the forefront of technological innovation. Whether it be har.....

Inspection and Test Plans in Construction Quality Management

According to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), industry standards contribute heavily t.....

How Australian Businesses are Driving Growth Through Compliance

Reaching compliance can benefit just about any business, of any size, in any industry. However, not every busi.....

10 Common Compliance Questions Answered

Widespread product recalls, underperformance, and even fatal oversights – the automotive industry is no strang.....

Preventing Financial Disaster With a Quality Management System

For every piece of work your business does, you need to be sure it’s done correctly and to the highest standar.....

What’s an ITP and Why Should I Care?

Project managers want to know two things above all else; if the project is on budget and if the project is on .....

Project Burndown Charts for Better Project Management

In construction, quality control can be the difference between buildings that stay up and those which fall dow.....

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