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Alan Parker

Alan Parker is an ISO 27001 certified lead auditor and consultant of over 10 years and founder of Iseo Blue Limited. He helps UK SMEs achieve certification in 90 days or less - often without a dedicated security team or a large budget. With over 30 years in IT governance and information security, Alan works with software companies, IT service providers, managed service providers, and professional services firms across the UK, Europe, and internationally. Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) Information Systems, CISMP certified, ITIL Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner. Named IT Project Expert of the Year (2024, UK). ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ANAB accredited certifier issued. Alan writes in plain English for busy teams who need to get things done. Connect on LinkedIn, or explore his free ISO 27001 tools and templates at iseoblue.com.

Standard Change Catalog

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to standard change catalog, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

ITIL

The CIA Triad of Information Security

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

This guide looks at the CIA of security - Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. This triad is commonly used to define what good security looks like.

Information Security

The Value of ISO 27001 Templates for Your Information Security Management System (ISMS)

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Plain-English guidance on the value of iso 27001 templates for your information security management system isms for organisations working towards ISO 27001, with practical examples, checklists and templates for smaller teams.

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Understanding the Basics of Information Security Frameworks

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to understanding the basics of information security frameworks, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

Information Security

Understanding the Project Complexity Matrix for Effective Project Management

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

How to calculate project complexity using tools and techniques. Use my project complexity matrix.

Project Management

Why ISO 27001 Isn’t Just for Big Businesses

28 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Plain-English guidance on why iso 27001 isn t just for big businesses for organisations working towards ISO 27001, with practical examples, checklists and templates for smaller teams.

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Analysis Paralysis: The Perils of Overthinking in Management and Projects

27 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Practical project management guidance on analysis paralysis the perils of overthinking in management and projects, focusing on simple tools, templates and conversations that keep delivery on track.

Project Management

What Are The 3 Types of Security Policies?

27 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to what are the 3 types of security policies 2, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

Information Security, ISO 27001

A Comprehensive Guide to RAG Ratings in Project Management Reports

27 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Discover how RAG ratings enhance project visibility and status tracking. A complete guide for effective project management and templates you can use.

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What is GRC in Cyber Security?

27 April 2025

By Alan Parker

Read this practical guide to what is grc in cyber security, written in plain English with examples and tips for busy managers and teams.

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