Once again, W2 makes the RegTech100 list; a select bunch of tech companies transforming compliance, risk management and cybersecurity. The world’s most innovative technology solution providers that address the challenges and opportunities of dealing with regulatory issues within financial services, were announced today by RegTech Analyst, a specialist research firm. Over $14bn has been invested …
With the ‘dress rehearsal’ stage 1 ISO 27001:2013 audit behind you, stage 2 is upon you all too quickly. Following the stage 1 audit, you may still have further work to do. If the auditor found any major or minor non-conformances, observations or opportunities for improvement – you must have put a corrective action plan …
Although the idea of an all-day workshop might seem time-consuming and demanding to some, we find the benefits of employing such a collaborative environment between a few our key clients and our product & sales teams invaluable. Not only can they contribute to more effective collaboration, but these sessions also have a deciding impact on …
As a part of their Agile Nation 2 Business Programme, W2 were awarded the Chwarae Teg Leading Fair Play Employer Award in early 2019; the highest possible award. Working with Chwarae Teg, W2 were looking to further improve the working environment for all our people. Chwarae Teg is a UK based charity working in Wales …
Little did we know how much there was to gain from getting an updated perspective from the entire company at our recent Simplithon; especially given the informal way in which it was done. Capturing what problems, issues, and pains arise for others gave us a much better understanding of our entire company and the problems …
Sitting through the Stage 1 of a ISO 27001 certification audit is pretty daunting; even as a seasoned Information Security Management (ISM) professional. Although often referred to as a ‘documentation review’ or ‘Desktop audit’, the auditor is there to review your documentation to establish whether your ‘Information Security Management System’ (ISMS) meets the requirements of …
Most modern organizations operate in a state of constant competition. In order to maintain your market position, business continuity and high availability of your organization’s products, goods or services is paramount. The way that businesses handle the effects of a disaster primarily depends on how well they are prepared for it and how quickly any …
Sporting their new T shirts (with support from True Form UK) commissioned for the day, the ‘W2 Warriors’ have chosen to take up the challenge presented by Augusts ‘Tough Mudder’ event; all in support of the charity Adult CP Hub. W2 is proudly supporting both the team and the charity as they raise awareness on the issue …
We have carefully selected relevant news stories that you should be aware of from July 2019. Retailers Unprepared For Upcoming SCA Regulations 23rd July 2019: The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its intent to implement Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) in online retail. This will apply to online shoppers whose purchase is of more …
The concept of a hackathon is simple – anyone can participate; developer, analyst, technical architect, project manager etc. Hackathons are about creating a new system / idea / solution in a clever and skilful way. It’s called hacking because you are, in fact, clearing as many obstacles as possible to allow teams to focus on …
