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Updated ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 giving confidence in certification
BS EN ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, giving requirements for bodies that provide audit and certification of information security management systems, was published in March this year. Steve Watkins, Chair of the BSI technical committee IST/33 for information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection standards, and co-editor of the standard, talks through its key points.
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Planning audits using Quality 4.0
Divine Ashu, an IRCA-certified Lead Auditor in Cameroon, looks at the importance of Quality 4.0 in auditing.
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How to write clear and effective requirements
Principal auditor and Security Assurance Manager Dale Rollinson outlines the need for writing clear and effective requirements.
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What are we going to do with artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is integral in many sectors, and quality management systems are no exception, says senior auditor Pedro Mejias.
![Quality management systems offering sustainable solutions to reduce waste Murugesh Siva examines how quality management systems can assist in the key areas of managing both industrial and metal waste](/sites/default/files/styles/block_listing_mobile/public/2023-07/murugesh_siva_copy.png?itok=1fdX83Ml)
Quality management systems offering sustainable solutions to reduce waste
Murugesh Siva examines how quality management systems can assist in the key areas of managing both industrial and metal waste.
![Adding value to audits of management systems Senior auditor Pedro Mejias outlines five ways in which the audit process can create value to the auditee](/sites/default/files/styles/block_listing_mobile/public/2023-07/gettyimages-1211578175_lq.jpg?itok=uUtmweDC)
Adding value to audits of management systems
Senior auditor Pedro Mejias outlines five ways in which the audit process can create value to the auditee.
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Preparing for unannounced audits of medical devices
ISO 13485 internal auditor Karandeep Singh Badwal, explains what to expect and how to prepare for unannounced audits of companies with a UKCA or CE-marked medical device.
![Supporting climate change with audit and assurance Climate change is a focal point for organisations around the globe and audit has a key role to play in ensuring businesses embrace the challenge.](/sites/default/files/styles/block_listing_mobile/public/2023-02/audit_climate_change_gettyimages-1289221226_1.jpeg?itok=nsarTQKY)
Supporting climate change with audit and assurance
Climate change is a focal point for organisations around the globe and audit has a key role to play in ensuring businesses embrace the challenge. Gillian Karran-Cumberlege, Head of Board Advisory and co-founder, Fidelio Partners, explains why.
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Threat to a Ministry of Defence contract
In our latest dilemma, a small business is subjected to an inappropriate ISO 9001 certification audit.
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Avoiding auditing pitfalls
Stanley O'Donnell IRCA Principal Auditor, has conducted audits globally in a variety of industries including aerospace, medical, oil and gas, to name a few. He has experienced many pitfalls when auditing and shares some of the obstacle’s auditors should avoid.