Exploring Standards with Assent
Assent Risk Management is a progressive Risk and Resilience Consultancy built for the digital age. We pride ourselves on Championing International Standards and in this podcast we will be talking to experts from the consultancy industry, discussing standards, ISO’s, consulting and everything in between, to bring you industry knowledge and updates.
Episodes
What does an ISO 27001 or SOC 2 assessment actually involve, and how can organisations prepare for it?
In Part 2 of this two-part discussion, we take a closer look at the assessment process for both ISO 27001 and SOC 2. Sam Mather from Assent and Rob Hall from Tempo Audits explore what auditors look for, the differences between an ISO 27001 audit and a SOC 2 assessment, and the role...
ISO 27001 and SOC 2 are two of the most in-demand information security frameworks, but how do they actually compare, and how do you know which one your organisation needs?
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Sam from Assent Risk Management and Rob Hall from Tempo Audits to break down the similarities and differences between these two frameworks. They cover the shared risk-based approach and overlapping co...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Derek Geyer from DHG Quality Consultants to break down BS 99001, the quality management standard built specifically for the construction and built environment sector.
Derek explains why ISO 9001, while valuable, simply wasn't designed for the complexity of construction, with its temporary teams, long supply chains, changing designs, and overlapping trades. BS 99001 step...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess sits down with Kit Wells, lead assessor for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001, and an implementer, auditor, and trainer for ISO 55001, to demystify asset management and explore how this standard is driving real business results across industries.
Kit breaks down what ISO 55001 actually means in practice, from creating a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) that links company-wide ...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess sits down with Tony Allen, Chief Executive of the Age Check Certification Scheme, to unpack the world of age assurance and the international standard ISO 27566.
Tony explains the critical difference between age verification, age estimation, and age inference, and why the rise of the internet has transformed what was once a straightforward check at a shop counter into a complex, glob...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Rob Clements and Danny Lee to discuss the launch of Vaelo Aerospace and the growing opportunities within the aerospace and defence sectors.
The conversation explores why Vaelo was created, the gap it aims to fill in the consultancy market, and why aerospace requires a specialist approach to quality, compliance, and supply chain management.
Rob and Danny share their back...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Rob Clements, CEO and Director of Assent Risk Management, for a fascinating discussion on how ISO consultancy has evolved over the past 20 years.
Rob shares how he entered the industry from an IT background during the rise of ISO 27001 and information security management systems, a very different route from the traditional quality management pathway. Together, Jess and ...
This episode of Exploring Standards is a recording of a webinar hosted by Assent Risk Management in partnership with ISOQAR, exploring the upcoming changes to ISO 14001:2026 and what organisations need to know to prepare.
Featuring Robert Clements from Assent Risk Management and Natalie Walker from ISOQAR, this session brings together both consultancy and certification perspectives to cut through the speculation and focus on what i...
This episode of Exploring Standards is Part 2 of a live recording from the in-person event, “ISO 9001: Now and Into the Future,” hosted by Assent Risk Management in collaboration with Interface NRM.
Featuring Rob Clements from Assent Risk Management and Ryan Stevens from Interface NRM, this session continues the discussion from Part 1, bringing together both implementation and certification perspectives on one of the wo...
This episode of Exploring Standards, is a recording from an in-person event, “ISO 9001: Now and Into the Future,” hosted by Assent Risk Management in collaboration with Interface NRM.
Featuring Rob from Assent Risk Management and Ryan from Interface NRM, this session brings together both implementation and certification perspectives on one of the world’s most widely used standards.
The episode begins with a clear ...
- What ISO 14001 is and why it matters
- The key changes in the 2026 update (spoiler:...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess sits down with Tobias Mielke, Global Product Manager at TÜV Nord, to explore one of the most overlooked dimensions of information security - culture. While many organisations treat ISO 27001 as a compliance checkbox, Tobias makes the case that the standard is actually a powerful framework for embedding security into the DNA of your organisation. From phishing emails to access contro...
- What ISO 7101 is and why it's a landmark standard for global healthcare
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In this episode, host Jess sits down with Gary Beales from UTAC, an expert in management systems and certification implementation for the automotive sector, to explore IATF 16949, the international quality management standard designed specifically for the automotive industry.
What You'll Learn:
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What IATF 16949 is and why it matters for organisations in the automotive supply chain
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How the standard builds on ISO 9001 and the ...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess sits down with Frances Gordon, a content strategist and plain language expert who has been a contributor to ISO 24495 - the international plain language standard. With nearly three decades of experience, Frances shares insights from the recent Brussels Plain Language Experience and breaks down what plain language truly means beyond just "simple words."
We explore:
- What ISO 22000 is and why it matters in today's global food supply chain
- How climate change and globalisation are creating new food safety challenges
- The difference between ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, and SALSA standards
- How small...
Welcome to Exploring Standards! In this episode, host Jess sits down with Dan Sampson, a GRC consultant and certified lead auditor specialising in ISO 27001 and ISO 42001, to explore the intersection of information security and AI governance.
What You'll Learn:
- The key differences between ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 42001 (AI governance)
- How these two standards complement each other and where they overlap
- Critica...
In the final episode of Season 3 of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by two special guests: Kirsty Wakefield, Information Security Sector Manager at ISOQAR, and Rob Clements, CEO & Director of Assent. Together, they explore one of the most talked-about topics in today’s business world, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the emerging international standard ISO 42001.
Kirsty Wakefield is the Information Security Mana...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Jay Riddler, Co-Founder and Director of Dynamic Consultancy Solutions, to dive into ISO 39001, Road Traffic Safety Management and its impact on the haulage and logistics industry. With over 20 years of frontline and management experience in transport, Jay brings a wealth of knowledge on compliance, accreditations, and safety standards.
Jay provides a clear overview of I...
In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Ben Moulds, Risk, Assurance & Compliance Manager at Whistl, one of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whistl recently completed its first year of outsourced internal audits across five ISO standards, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, all certified with UKAS-accredited certification body LRQA.
Ben shares Whistl’s ISO journey, st...
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