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In here you’ll find a collection of SKC and industry news, articles plus other resources.
Don’t Sell, Serve
How do we measure what good customer service looks like? We all have our own stories about good or bad customer service, and often businesses will have metrics that measure customer satisfaction. But the one thing I value most [...]
Sarah Knowles achieves Cyber Leadership certification
We're delighted to share the news that our Co-Founder Sarah Knowles has achieved certification in the CLI/ISC2 Cyber Leadership Program from Cyber Leadership Institute. The Cyber Leadership Program is designed to strengthen the skills and capabilities of cyber leaders [...]
Do Not Build Your Security On A Foundation Of Sand
When a house is built it needs to have strong foundations so that it can stand the test of time, meaning the risks to its overall structure are small. So why when we build our security programs do we not [...]
The difference between ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials? We are frequently asked this question by existing and potential customers, along with, if I have one, do I need the other? So how do we answer? It very much [...]
Cyber Security: Back To Basics
I’ve attended a number of conferences over the last few months, and the start of a new year also brings a raft of different vendors predicting the top threats for the year ahead. And whilst these are all valid, [...]
Practice The Pause
Last week I needed to find a replacement washing machine, so after some researching, I found exactly what I wanted and at the price band I wanted to pay. I went into a shop to enquire if they [...]
Implementing ISO 27001
You’ve made the decision to implement ISO 27001 or at least align to the standard. Now what… When we begin an engagement, we always look to understand why an organisation wants certification and to ensure that they have full [...]
The Importance Of Communities
When we started Shift Key Cyber, it was because we wanted to make security accessible to everyone regardless of industry or budget. 3 years later that vision has not changed, in fact if anything it has got stronger. We [...]
Does certification mean better security?
As businesses, we are surrounded by an abundance of choice when it comes to gaining certification. But how do we know which is the right one for us and when the time is right to go for it? When [...]