Find out how an award-winning recruitment company has fortified their cybersecurity and overall business resilience by incorporating skill & technology investments into their business.
About the company
Rent a Recruiter is a renowned, award-winning monthly subscription recruitment service that revolutionises the recruitment process. By offering a flat monthly fee, clients benefit from end-to-end recruitment support.
They proudly employ a tech-enabled, data-driven ‘recruitment-as-a-service’ model, which aims to significantly reduce time to hire and cost per hire by up to 50% compared to traditional agencies. As a digital-first company, they operate across multiple countries and diverse industry sectors, serving a global clientele.
Read more about Rent a Recruiter (opens in a new tab)The Challenge/Project
Rent a Recruiter embarked on a crucial Digital Discovery project with the primary objective of bolstering their cybersecurity infrastructure. Given their status as a digital-first company, heightened awareness of cyber threats and targeted attacks on Western businesses, especially since the Ukraine war, became a pressing concern.
Their company handles a substantial amount of data, which they are committed to safeguarding. While stringent data privacy measures were in place, they sought to establish a robust data privacy and cybersecurity strategy to ensure compliance as they entered their next phase of growth. Instilling confidence in the security and resilience of their digital systems against cyber threats was imperative.
What did they do?
The Digital Discovery project led to significant enhancements in information management processes, complemented by the introduction of comprehensive training programs. This programme addressed various crucial aspects, reinforcing the company’s commitment to cybersecurity and data management, while also recognising the paramount importance of technology investments to ensure security and compliance.
These investments have not only fortified their cybersecurity but have also contributed to increased operational efficiency, data protection, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Incorporating skill & technology investments, Rent a Recruiter are poised for sustainable growth while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and data management.
How did it help?
The Digital Discovery project has been instrumental in fortifying their cybersecurity stance and overall business resilience. Their commitment to cybersecurity was further underscored by thorough cyber risk assessments, data storage and sharing scrutiny, vendor governance, and adherence to privacy requirements in different regions.
Rent a Recruiter remains confident in GDPR compliance, which serves as the gold standard in data protection. Expert advice obtained through the Enterprise Ireland Digital Voucher program, in partnership with ITUS Technologies, enabled the company to devise bespoke cybersecurity solutions to suit their business needs.
Conclusion and future outlook
“Looking forward, we aim to achieve ISO 27001 certification, the international standard for information security management, further bolstering our commitment to data security and demonstrating our capabilities to handle stakeholder information effectively.
Additionally, we conducted disaster recovery exercises to retain the capability to log in employees on alternative devices during unforeseen disruptions. As we explore the potential of AI, we are committed to safeguarding datasets from compromise. Finally, we are also conscious of our environmental impact, practicing ‘clean data’ by eliminating unnecessary documents and emails, contributing to a low-carbon approach.
In partnership with ITUS Technologies, all these initiatives were seamlessly executed remotely, ensuring the security and resilience of our digital operations. By embracing digitalisation and stringent cybersecurity measures, Rent a Recruiter is poised for continued success, capable of meeting evolving business challenges and ensuring data protection for our clients worldwide.”