IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

If you’re an SME, cyber security might feel seem impossibly complex and filled with endless pitfalls. In this blog, we explain everything that small business owners need to know about protecting their organisations and reducing the risk of security breaches. Why cyber security presents unique risks for SMEs.

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IT Governance

MAY 5, 2022

In this blog, we look at the advice that World Password Day has to offer and explain why now is the time to review your password security. By doing this, you mitigate the risk of password compromise. How to create a strong password. For many of us, the answer is no. Layer up. Source: xkcd.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 26, 2021

When employees were asked to work from home at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some people struggled to adapt. A report published by Microsoft Surface and YouGov found that 87% of organisations have adopted hybrid working, in which employees divide their work time between the office and home. Protecting employees’ privacy.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought a wave of email phishing attacks that try to trick work-at-home employees into giving away credentials needed to remotely access their employers’ networks. A typical engagement begins with a series of phone calls to employees working remotely at a targeted organization. Image: urlscan.io.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In our latest round-up of phishing scams, we look at how and why the rise in remote working has made us more susceptible to fraud. We also explain why you should be careful if you receive an email telling you to complete a staff awareness training course, and discuss a new SMS scam that offers you an iPhone 12.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

Yet, the heart of retail operations - point-of-sale (POS) devices - are constantly on the radar of scammers, and when it comes to digital interactions, the retail sector is ranked as one of the most vulnerable industries to cyber-attacks. Customers must be aware of retail cyber threats.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You need to alert your employees, friends and family. Unfortunately, this type of scam is the worst kind of phishbait, and it is a very good idea to inoculate people before they get suckered into falling for a scam like this. Anything you receive about this recent earthquake, be very suspicious.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 25, 2021

Related: Digital certificates destined to play key role in securing DX. Remember how the WannaCry and NotPetya worms signaled the trajectory of ransomware, which has since become an enduring, continually advancing operational hazard ? The threat actors, it was noted, were careful not to tamper with Orion’s source code.

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IT Governance

APRIL 15, 2020

Perhaps you’re able to get out of bed and shower before logging on instead of lying in bed until 8:55 am and crawling to your desk. Maybe you feel less guilty about having a mid-morning video chat with a colleague in lieu of your normal coffee break. Cyber attacks. With scams like these netting cyber criminals more than £1.6

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

During a phishing simulation, employees receive simulated phishing emails (or texts or phone calls) that mimic real-world phishing attempts. During a phishing simulation, employees receive simulated phishing emails (or texts or phone calls) that mimic real-world phishing attempts. How do phishing simulations work?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Cyber criminals continued to wreak havoc, with the likes of Twitter , Uber and Neopets all reporting mammoth data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2022

Given the insane security environment we are in, it may seem weird to suggest that a tech company is too good at security. How can you be too good at something that is critical to the safety and operational resilience of companies and nations? Security is weird that way. I worked as a security auditor.

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2020

We can’t do anything about the company you keep, but we can help you manage the difficulties you face in the workplace. Cyber crime. It’s no surprise to learn, then, that cyber criminals have created more than 700 fake websites mimicking the streaming platforms in an attempt to harvest people’s personal information.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. That’s a 29.1%

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

A ransomware outbreak that hit QuickBooks cloud hosting firm iNSYNQ in mid-July appears to have started with an email phishing attack that snared an employee working in sales for the company, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. And that posed risks based on what we did say publicly while the ransom negotiations were going on.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Even if your company issues you a locked-down smartphone, embracing best security practices remains vital Our smartphones. Don’t look now, but evidence is mounting that the mobile threats landscape is on the threshold of getting a lot more dicey. Here are a few key developments everyone should know about. Why did they go there?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How Payloads Get Executed. The perennial vulnerability of users to email threats makes tools like employee training and email gateways essential cybersecurity defenses – see our picks for the best employee cybersecurity training programs and best secure web gateways. Payloads and Reverse TCP Shell.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 23, 2019

Anyone looking for guidance on the basic steps they should take to keep their organisation secure should follow Cyber Essentials. This UK government scheme sets out five controls that can protect organisations from the most common types of cyber attack. The five controls of Cyber Essentials. Secure configuration.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

People were shocked to discover that a long-trusted product had been compromised, creating vulnerabilities that bypassed thousands of its customers’ carefully built security.”. How can a partner truly say they are risk-free in this day and age? How can a partner truly say they are risk-free in this day and age?

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Armstrong Archives

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll talk more about the HIPAA, the importance of compliance, some common HIPAA violations, and more! In this article, we’ll talk more about the HIPAA, the importance of compliance, some common HIPAA violations, and more! Other penalties include legal and criminal charges, depending on how bad the violation is.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

A Guide to Key Management as a Service madhav Thu, 06/15/2023 - 11:29 As companies adopt a cloud-first strategy and high-profile breaches hit the headlines, securing sensitive data has become a paramount business concern. The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2019

It’s no wonder security analysts toiling in security operations centers (SOCs) are depressed. There’s a widening security skills shortage , the complexity of company networks is going through the roof, cyber attacks continue to intensify and now regulators are breathing down their necks. We spoke at Black Hat USA 2019.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

While the internet and social media have been very positive for businesses, there remains an inherent risk when it comes to how brands manage their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. 1 : Cybercrime Businesses should always be very aware of the threat of cybercriminals, and social media also poses very real cyber-security risks.

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IT Governance

JULY 24, 2018

You’ll no doubt be taking measures to protect yourself against sunburn, but don’t forget that your organisation needs to apply its own SPF (security protection factor) to protect itself from data breach damage. Organisations must also notify individuals if the breach poses a high risk to their rights and freedoms, and keep a breach log.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

The essential overlooked step of enforcement of email authentication protocols is a big reason why phishing emails remain the root cause of the overwhelming majority of cyber attacks and fraud. A real reduction in impersonated emails will only happen when customers push the financial consequences of impersonation onto their vendors.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. IBM Security X-Force found the most common threat on organizations is extortion, which comprised more than a quarter (27%) of all cybersecurity threats in 2022. Where do data breaches originate?

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are among the most common forms of cyber crime that organisations face, so it’s crucial that you learn how to prevent scams. Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer.

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IT Governance

JUNE 13, 2019

Cyber attacks are stronger and more prevalent than ever, wearing organisations down until attackers locate and exploit points of weakness. Are you armed to defend your organisation from cyber attacks? They will instruct you on how to: Cover the basics. So far, so good, but now isn’t the time to get complacent.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When that happens, all isn’t lost; it’s possible to recover from most cyber attacks with tools and techniques available to average users. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected. Frequent freezes can be a sign that something is amiss too.

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OneHub

JANUARY 3, 2019

With 2019 upon us, many businesses are beginning to consider their data security practices for the new year. Whether your company operates primarily in the online space, or simply uses a secure cloud storage platform to manage and share your business files, data security is incredibly important.

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Collibra

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Data governance is about managing data and processes so data can be used as a consistent, secure and organized asset that meets policies and standards. As businesses collect more information and consumer concern about data protection grows, data governance in healthcare becomes even more integral.

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Verizon Enterprises’ 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) can seem imposing to get through. The 78-page report , based on 41,686 cyber incidents, contains enough charts, graphs and numbers to make even the most number-hungry nerd blush. This means security awareness managers cannot exempt executives from training.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It’s therefore essential that you understand the requirements of a DPO, what a DPO does and how you can get the most out of one. A DPO is an independent data protection expert who is responsible for advising an organisation on how to comply with its regulatory requirements. Can we assign one of our employees as a DPO?

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Many of your new initiative’s provisions could serve to move privacy and data security law in a positive direction. Greater transparency on uses of data and profiling helps people understand how their data is used and how it may affect their choices and daily lives. In this vein, we note the following: Transparency.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Even discounting the significant increase during the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees opt to work remotely over the holidays to avoid using vacation days or falling behind on communication. Follow these tips to keep your online holiday shopping secure: Avoid clicking on links in marketing emails and social media posts.

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CGI

AUGUST 11, 2015

Cyber dashboards demonstrate value to executives. Cyber threats are constantly changing, which means toolsets are changing as well, and cyber professionals need constant training. They also need ample time to participate in cyber communities where information about ever-more sophisticated threats is shared.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

She talks about the various ways criminal hackers hide their work, what happens after ransomware hits on a system, how investigators go about looking for recovery information, and what type of skills those practitioners need t o succeed. But how does something like that map to the digital world?

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