Alan Calder

Alan Calder

Alan Calder is an acknowledged international cyber security guru and a leading author on information security and IT governance issues. Alan founded IT Governance in 2002. Since then, the company has grown to become a global provider of comprehensive solutions and a recognised authority on ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance. He has written more than 20 books on cyber security , most recently revising Nine Steps to Success: An ISO 27001 Implementation Overview as well as tackling the GDPR with EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – An Implementation and Compliance Guide and EU GDPR: A Pocket Guide. Alan’s work draws on his experience leading the world’s first successful implementation of BS 7799 (now ISO 27001), and is also the basis for the UK Open University’s postgraduate course on information security.

He is an an acknowledged international cyber security expert and a leading author on information security and IT governance issues. 

Articles by: Alan Calder

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How to implement a secure hybrid workforce

By Alan Calder published

A new approach to hybrid working requires careful consideration – and one of an organization's biggest concerns should be its security and compliance postures.

Cyberattacks and data breaches spike in uncertain climate

By Alan Calder last updated

IT Governance's Alan Calder explains how today's political and economic climate is leading to a rise in attacks and data breaches.

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