IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In yet another controversial policy move, Twitter announced this week that it’s removing text-based 2FA (two-factor authentication) for non-paying users. It has focused on the costs that Twitter incurs as a result of SMS-based authentication, when the real threat is to users. Twitter has instructed users to remove SMS authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Poor patch management. Weak passwords.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It marks the Biden Administration’s most comprehensive action on artificial intelligence policy, building upon the Administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights (issued in October 2022) and its announcement (in July 2023) of securing voluntary commitments from 15 leading AI companies to manage AI risks. New standards.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2024

40% of 2,280 official government email addresses from the British, European, and French Parliaments were exposed, including passwords, birth dates, and other details. Many of these MPs, MEPs, deputies, and senators hold senior positions, including heads of committees, government ministers, and senior opposition leaders.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

First, the identities of any two digital entities – a sensor and a control server, for instance, or even a microservice and a container — must be authenticated, and, second, the data exchanged between any two such digital instances must be encrypted. Nelson: The Japanese government, the U.K., Can you frame where things stand?

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IG Guru

MAY 20, 2020

This article does a good job of explaining two-factor authentication, covers how-too’s and the risks. The post Two-Factor Authentication – What Is It and Why You Should Use It via PixelPrivacy appeared first on IG GURU. Article here.

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2020

Let’s take a look at some of the cyber security risks that come with working from home, and the steps organisations should take to mitigate them. Online work increases cyber security risks. Control the risk. Any organisation with employees working from home must create a remote working policy to manage the risks.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Under the revised Payment Services Directive (2015/2366) (PSD2), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Commission were required to develop and adopt regulatory technical standards on strong customer authentication and common and secure open standards of communication. STRONG CUSTOMER AUTHENTICATION. What is SCA?

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For federal and state governments and agencies, identity is the crux of a robust security implementation. Numerous individuals disclose confidential, personal data to commercial and public entities daily, necessitating that government institutions uphold stringent security measures to protect their assets.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 5, 2020

It can be tricky to know where to begin, which is why our Cyber Security Risk Scorecard contains a simple guide to help you secure your systems. Conduct a cyber security risk assessment. A cyber security risk assessment helps organisations evaluate their weaknesses and gain insights into the best way to address them.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Rebecca Krauthamer , Co-founder and CPO, QuSecure Krauthamer As new standards for quantum-resilient cryptography come into effect, many government agencies will move toward quantum-readiness.

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Rocket Software

MAY 15, 2020

For systems such as the IBM Z, which is used by the healthcare industry, financial institutions and governments, maintaining data security is of the utmost importance. Below, we’ll outline different authentication options on the IBM Z and on other work devices, and how to keep them secure. Single-Factor Authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

Two of the largest government security agencies are laying out the key cyberthreats to Kubernetes, the popular platform for orchestrating and managing containers, and ways to harden the open-source tool against attacks. “Then they need a plan to prioritize and mitigate this risk. ” Containers, Kubernetes Take Over. .”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. The risks of quantum computing and the potential to break existing cryptographic algorithms concern global organizations. 15% are not concerned about the quantum computing risks. 15% are not concerned about the quantum computing risks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nonprofits are equally at risk, and often lack cybersecurity measures. Given the risk involved, small businesses and nonprofits must consider prioritizing cybersecurity policies and practices to stay protected, retain customers, and remain successful. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

These Russian cyber actors are government organizations and include other parties who take their orders from the Russian military or intelligence organizations – while not technically under government control. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The report issued by the Inspector General’s office details several basic lapses in security protocols at five separate locations, including: A lack of multifactor authentication to access BMDS technical information. exposed to greater risks unless actions are taken to improve security and reduce the. No physical locks on server racks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Throughout this period, the risk level of the acquirer is much higher than the acquired company, creating a major cybersecurity gap as they merge their tech stack and security tools together. They can be divided into two categories: Pre-Close Risks. Post-Close Risks. Lack of documented evidence. Hybrid Integration.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 7, 2020

The FBI warned in a private industry notification published August 3 that companies and organizations still using Windows 7 are at risk. According to the FBI notification, continued use of the platform “creates the risk of criminal exploitation.”. Use two-factor authentication where possible.

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OpenText Information Management

JUNE 7, 2024

This blog explores the transition of cybersecurity strategies from a reactive approach to enabling actionable visibility, for proactive protection across the expanding attack surface, and reducing risk in today's digital enterprises. Ensures comprehensive governance through regular assessments and certifications.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Perhaps it’s time we finally push for the widespread adoption of two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication? This may sound complicated, but anyone with a bank card has been using two-factor authentication for years. Authentication factor examples. Why you should use two-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2023

” Ivanti states that an attacker can chain this vulnerability with CVE-2023-35078 to bypass administrator authentication and ACLs restrictions (if applicable). older versions/releases are also at risk. NCSC-NO observed possible vulnerability chaining of CVE-2023-35081 and CVE-2023-35078.” continues the advisory.

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Data Matters

MARCH 24, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has created significant cybersecurity risks for organizations across the world, particularly arising from remote working, scams and phishing attacks, and weakened information governance controls. And such unofficial communication channels may also be less secure and at higher risk for cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2023

“CVE-2023-35081 enables an authenticated administrator to perform arbitrary file writes to the EPMM server.” ” The company states that an attacker can chain this vulnerability with CVE-2023-35078 to bypass administrator authentication and ACLs restrictions (if applicable). older versions/releases are also at risk. .”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2024

The Bill allows the transfer of personal data outside India, too, except to nations restricted by the central government through notification. Exemptions and Penalties: Certain exemptions for government agencies exist, while penalties for non-compliance range up to Rs 250 crore. Continuous monitoring is crucial, too.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. There are so many more ways to subvert authentication.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This follows the FCA’s announcement in its 2020-21 business plan that payment services were one of its main supervisory priorities 1 and its temporary guidance of July 9, 2020, on prudential risk management and safeguarding in light of the COVID-19 pandemic ( Temporary COVID Guidance ). Prudential risk management.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The entire passenger process, from check-in to boarding, involves multiple stakeholders, including government regulators, airport management, airline personnel, and on-premise security teams, working together to maintain a robust and secure environment. Airports are high-risk locations and more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than airlines.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These findings underscore a pressing need for organizations to reassess their digital interfaces and authentication processes. This dichotomy, coupled with AI governance regulations being discussed by various governments, challenges companies to harness the benefits of AI innovations while ensuring responsible and secure usage.

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Information Management Resources

MARCH 13, 2019

Risk appetite statements, governance frameworks and password-less authentication are among the growing trends that will impact security, privacy and risk leaders, says Gartner.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Threat actors exploited this vulnerability to hijack existing authenticated sessions and bypass multifactor authentication or other strong authentication requirements. The attacks observed by Mandiant aimed at professional services, technology, and government organizations. states Mandiant. states Mandiant.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

The advisory was promptly endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre, a division of Government Communications Headquarters (“GCHQ”), a UK intelligence agency. government, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. and Russia in Ukraine.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2024

OpenAI’s Altman Sidesteps Questions About Governance, Johansson at UN AI Summit Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Threat actors exploited this vulnerability to hijack existing authenticated sessions and bypass multifactor authentication or other strong authentication requirements. The attacks observed by Mandiant aimed at professional services, technology, and government organizations. ” states Mandiant.

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OneHub

MAY 10, 2021

It creates a serious cybersecurity risk that could cost your company millions. It’s chilling to realize your employees may be putting intellectual property and other sensitive data at risk. government trusts to protect top secret files ). Two-factor authentication. What does shadow IT look like in action?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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