Business – CFE Certification

What is IAF ID 17:2025?

IAF ID 17:2025 is the International Accreditation Forum's (IAF) new Informative Document, which provides a framework for managing the risks associated with counterfeit certificates. Released on August 6, 2025, it aims to harmonise risk policies across IAF members, offering accreditation bodies

Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)

Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) are formal regulations that set out the technical and operational rules that organisations operating in specific sectors must comply with. In the European Union, these standards are developed by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and approved

NIS2: Key Cybersecurity Requirements for EU Operators and DSPs

NIS 2, or the Network and Information Systems Directive 2, is a European Union directive aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of critical infrastructure operators and digital service providers. Compliance with NIS 2 involves adhering to a set of cybersecurity

World Accreditation Day

9 June 2024 marks World Accreditation Day, a global initiative established by ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum). This special day is organised to highlight the value of accreditation in areas such as certification, inspection, testing

Resilience Through Certification: Business Continuity and Information Security

In today's fast-changing business landscape filled with uncertainty, companies must implement robust risk management practices to anticipate and withstand disruptive events. Without proper planning, unexpected incidents like cyber-attacks, supply chain disruptions, and natural disasters can inflict severe operational and financial

Managing Risk to Protect Enterprise Reputation and Resiliency

Major security failures put shareholder value and corporate reputations at risk. However, organizations can minimize danger through governance frameworks optimizing security and risk management. Often called “cyber-risk management,” these programs involve continuously monitoring threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and improving defenses over

Boosting Incident Response Effectiveness Through Certification

When unexpected incidents disrupt operations, mobilizing an effective response is crucial for business continuity. However, many organizations remain unprepared despite high stakes. Research shows companies with robust incident response plans suffer 35% less financial loss from cyber attacks. Certification through

Using Certification to Protect Shareholder Value

Major cyber incidents result in statistically significant stock value declines according to research, evaporating shareholder equity. Firms experiencing substantial breaches average 7.5% lower market valuation relative to industry peers amid profit setbacks, lawsuits, and reputation damage. Clearly, ineffective security governance

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