IT Governance

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Organisations are facing a war on data breaches, so it’s imperative that ‘know your enemy’ becomes part of their battle tactics. Data breaches come in various forms and sizes – not all incidents are caused by sophisticated cyber attacks. Unauthorised access. Are you prepared for a data breach?

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Cyber attacks and data breaches are on the rise, and it’s easy to believe they’re all caused by criminal hackers out for financial gain. Last quarter, it was found that four of the five leading causes of data breaches are because of human or process error. Data is often taken by insiders looking to profit from it.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

1 Root Cause of Data Breaches Verizon's DBIR always has a lot of information to unpack, so I'll continue my review by covering how stolen credentials play a role in attacks. So, what does the report say about the most common threat actions that are involved in data breaches? million simulated phishing security tests.

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2018

The UK is getting significantly better at preventing data breaches and mitigating the damage caused by them, a new report has found. Gemalto’s 2017 Breach Level Index Report observed a 40% decrease in the number of breached records among organisations in the UK compared to 2016. Accidental breaches.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million and implement a series of data security practices in response to a data breach the company experienced in 2014. We previously reported on a settlement Home Depot reached in 2017 to resolve a putative class action brought by financial institutions impacted by the 2014 data breach.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #08 | February 21st, 2023 [Heads Up] Reddit Is the Latest Victim of a Spear Phishing Attack Resulting in a Data Breach There is a lot to learn from Reddit's recent data breach, which was the result of an employee falling for a "sophisticated and highly-targeted" spear phishing attack.

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Verizon Enterprises’ 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) can seem imposing to get through. The report is a treasure-trove of data just begging InfoSec professionals of all types to pore over and analyze with the hope of applying this knowledge to their own efforts. The lesson for security awareness managers?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

It maximizes resource usage by investing in products that target specific security needs, hence improving your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2018

A knowledge-base that’s understandable and accessible to all staff. Well thought-out protocols related to access control, breach management, and device usage. Training and security awareness initiatives that get people interested in and passionate about cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This includes scanning data in transit between devices or networks, as well as data at rest stored on servers, endpoints, or in the cloud, to ensure comprehensive coverage for detecting and preventing potential data breaches or illegal access. Why Should Companies Invest in Data Loss Prevention?

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Generative AI attacks Social engineering attacks, which involve tricking users into giving attackers access to systems, will also increase in sophistication. million in data breach costs compared to organizations without an IR team or IR plan testing. Other regions around the world have similar cyber mandates.

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OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

Challenges for organizations in adopting AI While enterprises like to move to adopt AI faster to drive growth, automation, and security, there are a few concerns that CISOs and their enterprises are struggling with. Strategizing Integrating AI risk management into the overarching security strategy is of paramount importance.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

that resolves the states’ investigation into a 2019 data breach that compromised approximately 34 million payment cards used by consumers at Wawa stores and fueling locations. . The data breach affected approximately 850 Wawa locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2018

The breach was doubtless caused by human error and is a reminder that an organisation’s employees can pose a significant threat to data security. It is only a matter of months before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is enforced. Find out more >>

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2019, RCCA reported two separate data breaches, in total involving the protected health information of more than 105,200 individuals, including 80,333 New Jersey residents. put in place security measures sufficient to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. RCCA disputed these allegations, but agreed to settle the matter.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Group your data according to various categories for easy access when needed. The third and final way to label your knowledge assets is through their security-related access levels. You must make it easy for people to access the info they need to do their job effectively. Cover all the bases. Scary, right?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

There is no escaping the threat of data breaches. Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. Use secure networks. Watch out for phishing. Patch, patch, patch.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 6, 2023

A new, HUGE, very important, fact has been gleaned by Barracuda Networks which should impact the way that EVERYONE does security awareness training. of all email-based attacks according to Barracuda's data but are responsible for 66% of all breaches." Everyone needs to know about this fact and react accordingly.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

On the plus side, over 80% said that they had taken steps towards becoming compliant, mostly in the form of updating policies, training staff, appointing a DPO (data protection officer) or carrying out a data audit. Mandatory breach recording and reporting. Staff training can significantly reduce these risks. The GDPR.co.uk

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #24 | June 13th, 2023 [The Mind's Bias] Pretexting Now Tops Phishing in Social Engineering Attacks The New Verizon DBIR is a treasure trove of data. Password complexity, length, and rotation requirements are the bane of IT departments' existence and are literally the cause of thousands of data breaches.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 14, 2023

"'There was this big migration of data from on-prem to cloud, and the next big shift is going to be the migration of data into these generative apps," he says. Your employees need to be stepped through new-school security awareness training so that they understand the risks of doing things like this.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Deploying security technologies can only go so far in protecting an organisation and helping maintain compliance. Nearly 1 in 5 data breaches caused by human error. Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report identified that almost 1 in 5 data breaches (17%) were the result of human error.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Technology can only do so much to protect an organisation from data breaches. That’s why Requirement 12 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) instructs organisations to implement policies and procedures to help staff manage risks.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CONTINUED] at the KnowBe4 blog: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. He wrote the book on it, literally – "A Data-Driven Computer Security Defense." Fortunately, the company's security solutions prevented this.

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KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

In second place, with an average ranking of 3.63, is low security awareness among employees – something only addressed by creating a strong security culture with new-school security awareness training at the center of it all. Blog post with links: [link] [Free Tool] Who Will Fall Victim to QR Code Phishing Attacks?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Technology can only do so much to protect an organisation from data breaches. It provides a detailed outline of information security responsibilities for all staff, contractors, partners and third parties that access the CDE.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2022

You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts. Robert Siciliano is CEO of Credit Parent , Head of Training & Security Awareness Expert at Protect Now , #1 Best Selling Amazon author, Media Personality & Architect of CSI Protection Certification.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

Organizations face the constant need to protect these APIs from attacks so they can protect organizational data. Organizations are rapidly opening their ecosystem through Application Programming Interfaces (API) by ensuring seamless access to data and interaction with external software components and services. Conclusion.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

According to statistics on insider threats, these threats may originate from employees, business contractors, or other reliable partners with simple access to your network. Third-Party Vendors and Contractors Companies with access to sensitive data or systems may be at risk of insider threats from third-party suppliers and contractors.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. That’s because when a criminal hacker discovers a password, they’ll often try to link it to other accounts to gain access to more information. The benefits of cyber security training. Your staff.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 14, 2018

The fact remains, though, that fostering a risk-aware corporate culture through security awareness has never been more important. Human-caused data breaches are still making headlines, and phishy emails are still letting the bad guys in. How access to data can make you a target for cybercriminals. –

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the simplest sense, a cybersecurity threat, or cyberthreat, is an indication that a hacker or malicious actor is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a network for the purpose of launching a cyberattack. For example, a disgruntled employee may abuse access privileges for monetary gain (e.g.,

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erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Do you know where your data is? What data you have? Who has had access to it? Add to the mix the potential for a data breach followed by non-compliance, reputational damage and financial penalties and a real horror story could unfold. Who has access and permissions to the data? Happy Halloween!

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Worried that you or someone in your organisation will be responsible for a data breach? Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Worried that you or someone in your organisation will be responsible for a data breach? Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure?

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