IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Here’s another, this one offering four pieces of advice for security awareness training managers based on the findings of the DBIR. This means security awareness managers cannot exempt executives from training. The lesson for security awareness managers? Educate the Execs. Know your audience.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

Related: Managed security services catch on. Companies now reach for SaaS apps for clerical chores, conferencing, customer relationship management, human resources, salesforce automation, supply chain management, web content creation and much more, even security. Here are the key takeaways: Shrugging off security.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

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. When your team can’t do their work because they don’t have access to the systems or these are unavailable, everything gets delayed and projects fall behind.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Also read: SANS Outlines Critical Infrastructure Security Steps as Russia, U.S. Given its broader availability combined with the right exploit, wiper malware could cause massive destruction in a short period of time, said Derek Manky, chief security strategist and VP of global threat intelligence at FortiGuard Labs. Trade Cyberthreats.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

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. APIs are the gateway to providing the high security of data in an organization. Prioritize Security.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

New research shows the attackers behind one such scheme have developed an ingenious way of keeping their malware from being taken down by security experts or law enforcement: By hosting the malicious files on a decentralized, anonymous cryptocurrency blockchain. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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KnowBe4

MARCH 17, 2023

New data looking back at the cyber attacks observed in 2022 shows that phishing continues to dominate as initial access brokers seem to be growing their business using backdoors.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? But when it comes to cyber security, you can never be as sure that the person behind the mask is as benign. Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind. Has the security of these devices gotten better, or remained the same?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Quick response (QR) codes are a convenient format for storing all kinds of information in a readable and secure way, at least when correctly implemented. While QR codes offer a great way to store and access information, they come with a fair amount of risk. Also read: How to Defend Common IT Security Vulnerabilities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Some fresh evidence of this encouraging trend comes to us by way of shared intelligence from WhiteHat Security. Based on 17 million application security scans carried out in 2018, WhiteHat found a 20% increase in vulnerabilities found in the applications that organizations tested for security flaws.

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OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

AI trends – what is the role of AI in the security market? 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. billion by 2030. is a resounding YES!

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. 6, some two days after the attackers gained unauthorized access. Andy Oehler, VP of Product Management, Zentry Security .

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. High-ranking staff, people with access to sensitive information, or those involved in confidential projects are often targeted by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. The malicious Word documents contained fake security notices that invited the victims to “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content,” which executes malicious VBA code.

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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. com) aimed at siphoning credentials for a target organization’s access to the software development platform Github. Image: urlscan.io.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Users worldwide are experiencing problems while accessing Facebook services, including Instagram and WhatsApp. Users worldwide are not able to access Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp services due to a BGP problems. We’re aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products. Relax everyone.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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? Use a secure Internet connection. After all, should cyber criminals gain access to it, they will probably try to link it with sensitive information.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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? Use a secure Internet connection. After all, should cyber criminals gain access to it, they will probably try to link it with sensitive information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2018

We caught up with Graham Day author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , to find out more. Drawing on Graham’s extensive experience, this book provides accessible tips, advice and guidance to help you better protect yourself in the evolving digital world. Learn how to protect yourself in the digital world.

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Organizations are wrestling with a pressing concern: the speed at which they respond to and contain data breaches falls short of the escalating security threats they face. Incorporating an effective attack surface management tool into your security strategy can significantly help you mitigate the risks of data breaches.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Online customers were not impacted by the security breach. Home Depot also agreed to implement and maintain additional security practices in the future to prevent similar attacks. million settlement over 2014 data breach appeared first on Security Affairs. ” . . Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

OWASP security researchers have updated the organization’s list of the ten most dangerous vulnerabilities – and the list has a new number one threat for the first time since 2007. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Along with celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month, several exciting events are taking place across the world, aiming to educate people on the latest trends in cybersecurity and privacy. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 29, 2023

AI Technology Available For Script Kiddies As AI becomes more accessible and cost-effective, the likelihood of advanced AI tools falling into the wrong hands increases. AI in Cybersecurity and the Arms Race While AI advancements provide tools for cybercriminals, they also empower more effective AI-driven security systems.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

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. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task. Use secure networks.

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erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Who has had access to it? Now, as Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close – and ghosts and goblins roam the streets – we thought it a good time to resurrect some guidance on how data governance can make data security less scary. That knowledge is critical to supporting efforts to keep relevant data secure and private.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

Microsoft has hardened security following a Chinese hack of U.S. Even as the threat has passed, Microsoft officials are still analyzing how a Chinese threat group was able to access U.S. “The actor exploited a token validation issue to impersonate Azure AD users and gain access to enterprise mail.” to 5 p.m. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The attackers targeted the internal servers by gaining administrator-level access through compromised credentials. Ensure copies of critical data are not accessible for modification or deletion from the system where the data resides. Disable unused remote access/RDP ports and monitor remote access/RDP logs.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

The capacity to craft compelling, well-formed text is in the hands of anyone with access to ChatGPT, and that's basically anyone with an internet connection." Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Is the email enticing you to click on a link?' I'm being asked to do something here.'"

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Filling these vacancies has become a security imperative, and several global compliance mandates have been established to tackle the issue. Generative AI attacks Social engineering attacks, which involve tricking users into giving attackers access to systems, will also increase in sophistication.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

million people – just under a third of the country’s population – with criminal hackers accessing patients’ names, dates of birth, NRIC (National Registration Identity Card) numbers, and details of their gender and race. The incident affected 1.5 But patches only work if the organisation applies the update. We will learn’.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

IBM Security X-Force researchers discovered similarities between a component used in the Raspberry Robin malware and a Dridex malware loader, which was part of the malicious operations of the cybercrime gang Evil Corp. Initial access is typically through infected removable drives, often USB devices. ” reported IBM.

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