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The sea is calm, until it isn’t. One click, one phishing email, one overlooked software update, and suddenly, you’re in a storm. In today’s digital landscape, threats are invisible until they strike. And when they do, reaction time is everything. That’s why we see cybersecurity as the modern lighthouse, not a wall of defence, but a beacon of awareness, guidance,

(AI-powered phishing: The growing threat that can’t be ignored) Cybercrime is evolving faster than ever and artificial intelligence is accelerating the pace. One of the most alarming developments for 2025 is the rise of AI-powered phishing and deepfake social engineering. Traditionally, phishing emails were littered with spelling mistakes or suspicious formatting, making them easier to spot. Today, cybercriminals are using

Much of our work to date has focused on supporting police forces and other public sector organisations with achieving and maintaining compliance against ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice. Whilst this continues to be at the centre of our offerings, it’s certainly not the whole picture. Compass QMS has a wide-ranging portfolio of services in both

Quality management in forensic science enables laboratories to demonstrate that they operate competently, are able to generate valid results and minimise the risk of quality failures.  With the complexities of scientific analysis and the high stakes involved, robust quality management operations are essential to maintaining trust in forensic processes.  Here we offer a summary of our 10 top tips to

Internal auditing plays a critical role in ensuring organisational compliance, process improvement and effective risk management.  However, the delivery of internal audits can be susceptible to pitfalls which have the potential to undermine the effectiveness and value of the whole audit process.  Building awareness and understanding of these common issues can help organisations to remain mindful of the risks: 1.

When an organisation identifies the need to accredit their operations, they embark on a lengthy journey of learning, self-evaluation and development.  This includes rigorous independent assessment to demonstrate their operational competence, impartiality and ability to generate valid results.  Starting preparations early for the accreditation process can significantly progress this undertaking and bring about several invaluable benefits.  Here is why we

We believe that one of the key advantages of Compass QMS consultancy offerings is our ability to take a high-level and impartial view of our client’s requirements.  This enables us to provide objective and independent advice and support, focused on the needs of the organisation, without any distractions from day-to-day business operations. Compass QMS successfully delivers a wide range of