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). Cyber security focuses on protecting computer systems from unauthorised access or being otherwise damaged. Build your cyber security career.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 19, 2018

I was chatting to some folks at a bank just the other day about a bunch of modern web security standards. Whilst this blog post is about a Pluralsight course I created with Lars Klint , it only really hit me during that bank conversation just how much there is to take onboard when it comes to securing things in the browser today.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2023

I work hard every day to provide updated news to students, passionate readers, and of course, cyber security professionals. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini appeared first on Security Affairs.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million more workers are required to meet the global cyber security skills gap. This is a huge employment opportunity, but do you know what knowledge and skills you need to develop your career as a cyber security professional? What is cyber security? What do cyber security professionals need to know?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. It’s also enabling manufacturers to respond faster to security vulnerabilities, market demand, and even natural disasters. Device Security is Hard. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39. They're attractive targets.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

While I no longer concern myself with seeking professional recognition for doing this, it’s, of course, always terrific to receive peer validation that we’re steering a good course. The recognition comes from Cyber Security Hub, a website sponsored by IQPC Digital. webroot.com/blog. krebsonsecurity.com.

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IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s an issue among many industries, but it’s particularly acute in the cyber security sector – where the growing use of technology has propelled a demand for expertise that far outstrips the number of people entering or advancing their position in the field. We have already seen a 12.7%

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IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. 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.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. 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, organisations must be sure that effective security measures are in place.

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2020

Organisations often fall into the trap of lumping cyber security together with their other IT functions. Although they are obviously connected – anti-malware, firewalls and a host of other technologies are a core part of cyber security – there is a lot more to it. What they need is a wider understanding of cyber security.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 15, 2020

Of course it's virtual because let's face it, nobody is going anywhere at the moment. I want to talk about 3 upcoming events which Scott Helme and I are going to be running our Hack Yourself First workshop at starting with this one: NDC Security Australia, 26-27 March, AU$800 This is an extra special event that we've only just decided to run.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DORA’s supply chain security requirements IT Governance’s research for November 2023 found that 48% of the month’s incidents originated from the supply chain (i.e. It can be challenging to secure your supply chain – organisations tend to simply trust that the products and services they use are safe. were third-party attacks).

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Troy Hunt

MAY 24, 2018

This is why the discussion around bug bounties confounds me because every time I raise them as being a rather good thing for your security posture, I inevitably get a response along these lines: But doesn't a bug bounty mean hackers will try and break into our things?

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2021

Although employees and employers may rejoice at the flexibility that hybrid working affords, you must understand the cyber security risks associated with it. In this blog, we look at three things you must consider before implementing a hybrid work model. The post What are the cyber security challenges of hybrid working?

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If your marketing agency is under the impression that cyber security is strictly an IT issue, you should think again. Effective security is a company-wide commitment, and marketers play one of the most crucial roles. The system helps organisations manage, monitor and improve their security practices in one place.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Regular readers will know I create a lot of Pluralsight courses. It's now 5 years ago I started writing my first one which incidentally, is still my highest rated course every month (apparently the OWASP Top 10 as it relates to ASP.NET is still a big thing).

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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? In this blog, we look at three ways in which fraudsters trick victims into handing over their sensitive data. Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing office workers around the world to work from home, organisations have faced a cyber security challenge like no other. Cyber security jobs provide a stable career. Not only is cyber security more important to business than ever but there is also a huge demand for qualified staff.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2019

A recent report has found that just 15% of IT decision makers in small organisations “completely agree” that their employees have a good understanding of cyber security, and 20% believe their employees don’t care about cyber security at all. About our e-learning courses. The post Do your employees care about cyber security?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. If you want to keep your organisation secure, you need your employees to know what they’re doing. Meet compliance requirements.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. If you want to keep your organisation secure, you need your employees to know what they’re doing. Meet compliance requirements.

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IT Governance

MARCH 19, 2020

The NHS is delaying its annual cyber security audit to help managers concentrate on the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The six-month delay means that NHS trusts don’t need to complete their standard cyber security checklist until September. Staying on top of the coronavirus crisis.

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IT Governance

MAY 18, 2020

Almost half of organisations have suffered a cyber security incident as a result of the sudden shift to remote working, a new study has found. Most people agree that the lockdown is necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19, but it has also introduced security risks that have caught organisations off guard.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. What is cyber security as a service?

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 27, 2021

Moxie Marlinspike has an intriguing blog post about Cellebrite , a tool used by police and others to break into smartphones. The one example he gives is that it uses FFmpeg DLLs from 2012, and have not been patched with the 100+ security updates since then.). According to Moxie, the software is riddled with vulnerabilities.

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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 report also found that 30% of organisations had skills gaps in more advanced areas, such as penetration testing, forensic analysis and security architecture.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A version of this blog was originally published on 8 December 2017. There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 9, 2017

On August 4, 2017, the FTC published the third blog post in its “Stick with Security” series. As we previously reported , the FTC will publish an entry every Friday for the next few months focusing on each of the 10 principles outlined in its Start with Security Guide for Businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

The UK and Ireland branch disclosed a security breach and began notifying its customers. “Our security team has discovered malicious activities in our hosted data centre last night. The company employs more than 7,000 HR professionals and serves over 5.2 million employees every month.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2021

Having said that, here are some examples of IT careers you can learn online through free courses: Security specialist. A wide range of companies, in just about every field, are adding computer security specialists. Many universities offer massive open online courses (MOOC) in cybersecurity. IT specialist/manager.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

If you’re an SME, cyber security might feel seem impossibly complex and filled with endless pitfalls. In this blog, we explain everything that small business owners need to know about protecting their organisations and reducing the risk of security breaches. Why cyber security presents unique risks for SMEs.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whatever your level of knowledge and expertise, following our certification path will help you develop your career with the knowledge and qualifications you need to practise Azure administration and security management. . Learn more about Microsoft 365 and Azure training courses >> . The course covers: .

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2022

Research presented at the USENIX SOUPS security conference in 2020 supports the theory, although it was slightly more optimistic. It found that employees will recall cyber security staff awareness guidance for four months before their knowledge begins to fade. Take information security staff awareness for instance.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

In golf there’s a popular saying: play the course, not your opponent. A security strategy should clear obstacles and enable every part of a business operation to run smoothly. A security strategy should clear obstacles and enable every part of a business operation to run smoothly. What constitutes “smarter security?”

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

A version of this blog was originally published on 27 October 2017. With an average salary of more than £50,000 a year, you can understand why so many people are pursuing a career in information security management. People and physical security. What’s more, you don’t need a degree to earn a top salary. What is CISMP?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

You’d therefore expect that the sector fares better at data security than your average organisation. The public data set on the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) website shows that data security isn’t necessarily better for financial organisations. What do the statistics say?

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2019

This will almost certainly include information security. Organisations that want to start 2019 on the right note and tackle the threat of data breaches should adopt the international standard for information security, ISO 27001. ISO27001 Foundation and Lead Implementer Combination Course – £1,899.75.

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