eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

From analyzing attack methods and suggesting defense tactics to doing vulnerability assessments, it provides users with the knowledge to improve their security posture. The free subscription offers access to the WhiteRabbitNeo 33B parameter model, a fine-tuned version of LLaMA 2, with a restriction of 50 usage per day.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Education Privacy Access 111

IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Some are quick fixes that you can sort out before you go away for the holidays, whereas other require a refined, systematic approach to information security. A simpler and more secure technique is to create a mnemonic or cipher, such as taking the first character from each word of a sentence. Weak passwords. Poorly configured devices.

Access 96

Access Passwords Education Information Security 96

IT Governance

JULY 4, 2023

IT Governance found 79 publicly disclosed security incidents in June 2023, accounting for 14,353,113 breached records. You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents.

Data breaches 96

Data breaches Ransomware Government Insurance 96

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to our November 2022 review of data breaches and cyber attacks. We identified 95 security incidents throughout the month, accounting for 32,051,144 breached records. The first was a data breach at Twitter, in the latest PR disaster for the social media giant. Data breaches. Cyber attacks. Ransomware.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Personal data Insurance 115

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

Security 117

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 117

IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2021

Welcome to our first quarterly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. For several years, we’ve produced a monthly list of security incidents , comprised of publicly disclosed breaches from mainstream publications. How security incidents are occurring. There has also been an upward trend so far in 2021.

Data breaches 137

Data breaches Passwords Education Phishing 137

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. But those aren’t the only laws or regulations that affect IT security teams. Location Matters.

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

Despite increased public awareness of cybersecurity risks and safe browsing practices, the impact of phishing has increased exponentially – IBM’s 2021 Cost of Data Breach Report found phishing to be the second most expensive attack vector for enterprises. companies rising to $14.8 million in 2021 , compared with $3.8 million in 2015.

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Phishing Cybersecurity Cloud Education 277

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. Additionally, there are circumstances in which schools must report breaches to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) within 72 hours of their discovery.

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Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 105

OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

Some of these AIs include machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP) in the AI category, which makes AI more inclusive. AI trends – what is the role of AI in the security market? As AI development and usage continue to evolve, the security landscape is bound to evolve with them. billion by 2030.

Artificial Intelligence 86

Artificial Intelligence Security awareness Security Risk 86

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

Security 130

Security Phishing Compliance Cybersecurity 130

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. This week, we’re taking a slightly different approach with the ‘publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks’ category, presenting the most interesting data points in a table format.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Welcome to our second quarterly review of cyber attacks and data breaches for 2023. In this article, we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of security breaches , and delve into the infosec landscape over the past three months.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Each MFA option suffers vulnerabilities and creates user friction, so IT managers need to select the MFA option that best suits their users and their security concerns. Yet if someone wanted to enable MFA, which option should they use? MFA Basics.

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Authentication Passwords Phishing Access 128

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

One bit of good news: Even widely used email services like Gmail have gotten much better at filtering out spam and malicious email, and businesses have a range of email security tools that can help. Paranoia is a very good thing with web security in general. Be Alert to Phishing: Develop a sharp eye for phishing emails.

Passwords 120

Passwords Encryption Authentication Phishing 120

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Elevate Security.

Cybersecurity 131

Cybersecurity Security awareness Phishing Education 131

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

Security 98

Security Cybersecurity Cloud Access 98

IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this blog, we provide an overview of the security landscape in the past three months, and look at key statistics and observations.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Step 5: Secure Valuable Knowledge. 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. Step 1: Determine What you Need to Know.

Sales 137

Sales Data breaches Marketing Access 137

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2023, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

IT Governance

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. We’re also introducing two new categories this week: ‘AI’ and ‘Key dates’. According to its breach notification , Mr. Cooper detected suspicious activity on its network on 31 October.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Energy and Utilities 52

Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

In recent weeks, Connecticut passed An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches (“The Act”), and the Uniform Law Commission approved and recommended the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (“UPDPA”). Connecticut: An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Privacy Personal data Data Privacy 88

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Related: The dire need to security-proof APIs. Many companies are failing to adequately address the security risks of GitHub, Office 365, Salesforce, Slack, SuccessFactors, Zoom and many more SaaS app. Security teams are tasked with ensuring security configurations for each app are set correctly, yet no two are the same.

Privacy 235

Privacy Cybersecurity Ransomware Insurance 235

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Third, it creates a new category of businesses: those that voluntarily agree to be subject to the CCPA. Even so, with these and other new requirements, the CPRA does not go as far as some consumer privacy advocates had hoped it would. A Closer Look at Key CPRA Provisions. Changes to the Definition of Businesses Subject to the CPRA.

Privacy 122

Privacy B2B Sales Data breaches 122

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 14, 2021

During the week of October 4, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law bills amending the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), California’s data breach notification law and California’s data security law. Genetic Data: California Data Breach Notification and Data Security Law Amendment Bill.

Privacy 98

Privacy Insurance Security Data breaches 98

IT Governance

JULY 6, 2023

Quishing on the rise Cyber security researchers have discovered an extensive phishing campaign that uses QR codes as bait. This includes things such as links to adverts, commercial tracking, augmented reality systems and anything else that might otherwise require an individual to access a specific webpage or resource.

Phishing 98

Phishing Education Government Personal data 98

IT Governance

AUGUST 6, 2018

Welcome to the new education sector blog series. In our first blog ( sign up to the series here ) , we explore data breaches. We will consider why they happen, what you can do to reduce their likelihood and impact as well as which breaches need reporting to the supervisory authority and what information they will need from you.

Data breaches 67

Data breaches Education GDPR Risk 67

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing. Cyber Insurance is Booming.

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Insurance Ransomware Cybersecurity Marketing 117

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

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Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Communications 130

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Then you want to add extra protection around your most critical data, in the form of zero trust access tools and high-integrity data backups. Knowing these can help you understand if you are at a higher risk than others, requiring further security measures. Lack of Security Infrastructure. Valuable Data.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Risk Cybersecurity Education 130

eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Vulnerability scanning is critically important for identifying security flaws in hardware and software, but vulnerability scanning types are as varied as the IT environments they’re designed to protect. To centrally launch vulnerability scans or establish an automatic schedule, this approach requires administrator-credentialed access.

Cloud 98

Cloud Compliance Authentication Access 98

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The ICO found that Interserve had failed to put appropriate technical and organisational measures in place to secure personal data (in contravention of Articles 5(1)(f) and 32 GDPR) for a period of ~20 months. Interserve took no further action to verify this, and the threat actor continued to have ongoing access to the workstation.

Security 52

Security GDPR Personal data Insurance 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

Security 98

Security Encryption Cloud Communications 98

KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

Share with friends, family and co-workers: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. With 30+ years of experience as a computer security consultant, instructor, and award-winning author, Roger has dedicated his life to making sure you're prepared to defend against quickly-evolving IT security threats like ransomware.

Passwords 76

Passwords Phishing Ransomware Security awareness 76

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. This year's Data Breach Investigations Report has nearly 1 million incidents in their data set, making it the most statistically relevant set of report data anywhere.

Data breaches 72

Data breaches Phishing Security awareness Ransomware 72

IT Governance

AUGUST 2, 2019

The Regulation treats charities in much the same way as any organisation, because although they’re not using personal data to make a profit, they still run the risk of data breaches and privacy violations. The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 found that one in five charities suffered a cyber attack last year.

GDPR 56

GDPR Compliance Personal data Risk 56

Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

AB 375 goes beyond the ballot initiative by adding requirements for businesses that collect personal information (as defined in the bill) from consumers to delete such information on request as well as to provide access to specific pieces of personal information collected. Specific categories defined as personal information include.

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GDPR Privacy Sales Data breaches 79