6.2 Competence Training and Awareness – ISO Explained
2020 Update: Managing a company requires more than just making sure processes move smoothly and outputs reach quality standards. It also requires the careful and considerate oversight of your personnel – the individuals who are responsible for making sure your...
5.3 The Quality Policy – ISO Explained
2020 Update: Understanding the ISO Quality PolicyTo develop a quality management system that works toward effectiveness and positive results, organizations must clearly define their purpose, context, strategic direction, and quality policy and objectives. Together,...
4.2.2 The Quality Manual in ISO 9001:2015
2020 Update: As you dig into the development of your company’s quality management system and the requirements of the ISO standard, you may find yourself asking the question that the 2015 revision brought to organizations in pursuit of certification – should we create...
ISO 9001 in a Small Business: What’s required for certification.
Small business success hangs on one major factor – customer and client trust. The ISO 9001 Standard for Quality helps organizations create, implement, and maintain a high-functioning Quality Management System (QMS) that guides the day to day function of the...
Here to Stay — ISO 27001
The risk-based, top-down approach of ISO 27001 has taken a back burner to CMMC/NIST conversations over the past few months. With headlines and news focusing on the requirements of the DoD for contract security, some organizations have been forced to shift focus in...
CMMC 1.0 vs. NIST 800-171 – What’s the Difference?
The release of the newest cybersecurity compliance program, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC v. 1.0), provides new and updated guidance that helps companies work toward the same overarching goals stated in the NIST SP 800-171 standard – to...
Cybersecurity Tips for Small Business
The risk of cyber-attack in small businesses increases with each passing year. As we make our way into the new decade, it’s no longer optional to employ security practices for your networks and data – it’s now a requirement of the times. A recent report by CNBC...