IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

All team members need to be aware of the basic requirements of ISO 27001 and educated to at least an introductory (foundation) level. IT Governance created the world’s first certificated ISO 27001 education programme , which offers training courses from foundation to advanced level.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

How do you start your cyber security education? As a member of the UK Cyber Security Council, IT Governance is committed to using CyBOK as a guide to develop its portfolio of cyber security training courses. The post How CyBOK Can Help You Develop Your Cyber Security Career appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Most courses are also available as Self-Paced Online versions which offer you the chance to work at your own pace and at a lower cost.

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Bill Schmarzo - Dell EMC

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

We have historical experiences and references to revisit in discerning what the government can do to nurture our “Analytics Revolution.” Notably, the Industrial Revolution, holds many lessons regarding the consequences of late and/or confusing government involvement and guidance (see Figure 1). Industrial Revolution Learnings.

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AIIM

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In several recent posts, I’ve talked about professional development options for information management professionals and provided guidance on how to determine whether a particular course or certification is a good fit. For the most part, I’ve stayed away from blogging about AIIM's training for two reasons.

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2022

It’s not simply a case of sitting your employees down on a training course and considering it ‘job done’. Fortunately, the creator of the forgetting curve, Hermann Ebbinghaus, explained that when training courses are done correctly, they can improve learners’ retention levels. Personalise training courses.

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IT Governance

MARCH 15, 2019

Watch the video below to hear what Geraint had to say about educating employees, the ever-changing threat landscape, and the importance of information and cyber security awareness at all levels of an organisation. You can find out more about our e-learning courses and how they can help improve employee awareness within your organisation here.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Education is the key to ransomware prevention. As such, employees are often the last line of defence, and it’s why we recommend enrolling them on regular staff awareness training courses. With IT Governance’s Ransomware Staff Awareness E-learning Course , you’ll receive all of this information and more. Get started.

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IT Governance

MAY 11, 2021

Regular readers of this blog will have seen us lament the growing number of ransomware attacks in the past year. The author, Alan Calder, is IT Governance’s founder and executive chairman. author on information security and IT governance issues. Protect your organisation with our training course. Find out more.

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AIIM

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In a couple of recent blog posts, we’ve talked about important skills every modern records manager must have right now and the best certifications for records managers. As the Association for Intelligent Information Management, it's our duty to connect you with the best fit for your education. Where do you start?

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IT Governance

MAY 7, 2019

Staff should be educated about the possible consequences of sharing their activities or location. By educating staff members on the dangers of social media, your company assets (including your employees) are likely to stay safe. Course contents. Mitigate social media risk. It is possible to prevent such incidents from occurring.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In 2017, Cambridge became the fastest-growing city in the UK , with businesses attracted to its proximity to London and the North, as well as its highly educated workforce. Cambridgeshire’s susceptibility to cyber attacks is particularly disheartening for us to hear at IT Governance, given that we’re based in the region.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This month, we look at a UK government warning about a resurgence in Russian cyber attacks and concerns that the much-discussed AI programme ChatGPT could be used for fraud. UK government warns of Russian-sponsored phishing campaign The UK government has issued a warning amid an increase in phishing attacks stemming from Russia and Iran.

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IT Governance

MAY 14, 2019

Educate your employees on information security and cyber security with staff awareness training, which will teach them the basics of data security and how to deal with threats. Interactive e-learning courses are a cost-effective way to educate staff on key issues in a structured manner.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Also note that this blog only accounts for the data from 2020–2022, because these are the only years the ICO has released its full data set on. Shockingly, the top two sectors – local government and legal – have more reportable data breaches attributable to human error than not, and the third sector – regulators – isn’t far behind.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It offers ease of integration and scalability for analytics and AI workloads using your company’s data, and offers guardrails for ensuring governance, security and compliance. ” It’s a valid concern, which is why IBM empowers small businesses to train, tune and govern their AI using reliable data and governance capabilities.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2023

In this blog, we look at seven ways you can avoid physical security threats in the workplace – whether that’s in a traditional office or a remote location. It’s why educating your staff on the importance of physical security is essential. In fact, remote working has created new problems that organisations must address. Get started.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance with more than ten years’ experience performing penetration tests for clients in various industries all over the world. In my research work for IT Governance, I’ve noticed a pattern where the same names repeatedly crop up. Presumably, this isn’t a coincidence?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Across the UK, the education sector was the most frequently targeted, with 24 incidents. You can find all the guidance you need with our Ransomware Staff Awareness E-learning Course. The post UK Suffers Third Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks in the World appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Get started.

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IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

If you’re wondering why your employees pose such a big risk and how staff awareness can protect you, we explain everything you need to know in this blog. These are the day-to-day rules that employees should follow in addition to the guidelines outlined in your awareness training courses. Cyber security awareness best practices.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. As such, the only way to protect your organisation is to educate staff on phishing attacks and teach them what to look out for. Data breaches. The website is simply designed to look like the real thing.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

For the same reason, the education sector and public services are often targeted. It’s why the figures for data breaches continue to soar each year, with IT Governance identifying more than 1,200 publicly disclosed incidents in 2021. There are, of course, measures you can implement to reduce the risk of falling victim.

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IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2021

IT Governance discovered 351 security incidents in the first three months of 2021, which accounted for 3,222,491,299 breached records. IT Governance can help you navigate to cyber safety with our range of tools and resources. The education sector is the other major contributor, with 58 security incidents (16%). Find out more.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In this blog, we take a look at some of the problems you will encounter and provide tips to help you address them. Educate employees on their responsibilities. So how should organisations approach employee education? This one-day course provides a full introduction to developing a cyber incident response plan.

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IT Governance

MAY 10, 2022

It doesn’t matter that the hole is small, it will still sink the boat eventually,” Inky wrote in a blog post. But, of course, those credentials can be recycled in subsequent attacks with more dangerous results.”. Indeed, IT Governance recommends Simulated Phishing Attacks as part of an organisation’s staff awareness training regime.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

That’s hardly a surprise, given how few resources organisations dedicate to educating their staff on how to handle sensitive information. It’s for these reasons that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organisations to conduct regular training courses. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

That’s hardly a surprise, given how few resources organisations dedicate to educating their staff on how to handle sensitive information. It’s for these reasons that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organisations to conduct regular training courses. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between January and March 2022, which accounted for 75,099,482 breached records. If you are facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. million) Indonesian government (6 million) Harbour Plaza Hotel (1.2 Which sectors are most vulnerable? Download now.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. Educate employees to not use untrusted wireless networks, such as those in public spaces, for work-related tasks, unless a VPN is enabled. Could you talk us through some different VPN technologies?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

IT Governance discovered 266 security incidents between July and September 2021, which accounted for 185,721,284 breaches records. If you find yourself facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. The post Data breaches and cyber attacks quarterly review: Q3 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

So, as ever, this blog series examines recent phishing campaigns and the tactics criminals use to trick people into compromising their data. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. The alternative is to build an internal security team and encourage employees in security-adjacent roles, such as IT, to take cyber security training courses.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Accidental loss and negligence can be mitigated by providing your staff with regular awareness courses that remind them of their security obligations. Educate your employees on cyber security risks. Educate your employees on cyber security risks. A version of this blog was originally published on 1 December 2017.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

IT Governance identified 285 publicly disclosed security incidents between July and September 2022, which accounted for 232,266,148 compromised records. If you are facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2020

PaloAlto Networks experts warn of malicious Coronavirus themed phishing campaigns targeting government and medical organizations. Recently organizations in healthcare, research, and government facilities have been hit by Coronavirus-themed attacks that deployed multiple malware families, including ransomware and information stealers (i.e.

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2023

Patrick Schläpfer, a malware analyst at HP, told TechTarget that his team has observed sustained quishing activity over the course of several months. The message appeared to come from the Chinese Ministry of Finance, and told recipients they were eligible to receive a new government-funded subsidy.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2022

A government spokesperson said: “We are aware that South Staffordshire Plc has been the target of a cyber incident. Education is the key to ransomware prevention. As such, employees are often the last line of defence, and it’s why we recommend enrolling them on regular staff awareness training courses. Get started.

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