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. Specifically, companies are increasingly asking me about how to secure their data and infrastructure while continuing to be able to work remotely.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How data will be backed up. For example, organisations might choose to automatically back up their data to an encrypted Cloud server with multi-factor authentication. A version of this blog was originally published on 3 January 2018.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Second, Japan announced that the government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology would conduct a national scan of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The post How to Ensure Your Digital Security During the Rugby World Cup appeared first on Data Security Blog | Thales eSecurity.

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IT Governance

JULY 15, 2019

For example, digital information should be encrypted where possible, and organisations should create strict policies on the use of laptops and removable devices. You’ll also receive weekly emails that provide more information on how to take those steps and measures. Inspect the security practices of third parties.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 15, 2019

Last August, my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote a blog shortly after this took place. Under the CCPA publicly available information is defined as “lawfully made available from federal, state, or local government records, if any conditions associated with such information.”. state to pass its own data privacy law.

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2019

Cryptography : the encryption and key management of sensitive information. Communications security : how to protect information in networks. Supplier relationships : the agreements to include in contracts with third parties, and how to measure whether those agreements are being kept.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2019

A white hat hacker discovered how to break Tchap, a new secure messaging app launched by the French government for officials and politicians. It aims at replacing popular instant messaging services like Telegram and WhatsApp for government people. or @elysee.fr email accounts) can sign-up for an account. Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2019

There were other security mistakes that exacerbated the issue, like a lack of encryption and poor staff awareness training to identify security lapses, but the root cause was the lack of access controls to ensure only authorised employees could access the sensitive information in question. Access controls and Cyber Essentials.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

The app heavily encrypts all user financial data. Deploying privacy protections: The app uses encryption to protect data from cybercriminals and other prying eyes. Learn how IBM OpenPages Data Privacy Management can improve compliance accuracy and reduce audit time. Only administrators can access customer data on the backend.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. Government Accountability Office in 2020 about increasing risk due to connected aircraft technology developments. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. There was another warning from the U.S.

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IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 297 security incidents between April and June 2023, which accounted for 116,933,247 breached records. Ransomware soared in popularity at in around 2020, with attackers committing to a relatively simple method: infect organisations’ systems with malware that worms through their systems and encrypts data.

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IT Governance

APRIL 16, 2021

In this blog, we look at some of the things you must consider. The post Updating your data protection documentation following Brexit appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward. Do you deal with international organisations? Find out more. Find out more.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

The emergence of ransomware groups targeting critical infrastructure such as healthcare facilities and energy organizations, as well as the rising trend of large-scale data breaches, is putting governments' capacity to defend citizens' lives, property, and well-being in jeopardy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Clearly, it is worrisome to know that someone could gain knowledge of when and where your daughter goes and how to follow her home. Atlanta , Baltimore , Port of San Diego , and the island of Saint Maarten were subjected to wide scale cyber-attacks affecting vital government services and costing these municipalities millions of dollars.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. We also explain anti-malware software, demonstrating how it fits within your organisation’s policies and procedures, and offer tips on how to respond if you fall victim.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Organizations admitted that on average, only about half (49%) of the data stored in the cloud is secured with encryption and only one-third (32%) believe protecting data in the cloud is their responsibility. The reality is the cloud has created challenges in knowing where data is stored, who has access to it, and how to best secure it.

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IT Governance

MAY 17, 2022

In this blog, we explain how cyber security audits work and show you how to conduct one. If you’re looking to audit your organisation’s cyber security practices, IT Governance is here to help. appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. What is a cyber security audit? Conducting a cyber security audit.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This gives the perpetrator the access needed to launch the ransomware and lock the company out of its own infrastructure or encrypt files until the ransom is paid in cryptocurrency. They’re often state-sponsored entities, foreign governments, or actual businesses. Victims have two equally unattractive choices to resolve the situation.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records. It resulted in a drop-off in publicly reported ransomware attacks, and it hit its nadir (or peak, depending on how you look at it) at the start of 2022. This represents a 12.7%

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

This blog has been updated to reflect industry developments. These restrictions apply to all transfers, no matter the size of transfer or how often you carry them out. So how do you make a restricted transfer in accordance with the GDPR? How to make a restricted transfer in accordance with the GDPR.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

The records also provide insight into how Conti has dealt with its own internal breaches and attacks from private security firms and foreign governments. Conti makes international news headlines each week when it publishes to its dark web blog new information stolen from ransomware victims who refuse to pay an extortion demand. .”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Smishing might impersonate the government, banks or other agencies to seem more legitimate. Encrypt all sensitive information and documentation. Train workers on how to identify phishing attempts.

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IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Addressing the evolving regulatory landscape In response to the evolving regulatory landscape, government agencies have imposed stringent requirements on data retention. We have seen organizations are already examining how to upgrade their cybersecurity to prepare for this new computational era of cryptographically relevant quantum computers.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Erin: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years? Erin: What role should governments play in combating cybercrime?

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

You need to put together a record of all the required information (listed further down in this blog) and make sure it is kept up to date. The categories of recipients of personal data – anyone you share personal data with, e.g. suppliers, credit reference agencies, government departments. Want help conducting a data flow audit?

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

At the same time, the ICO also seeks to ensure sufficient guidance for organizations on how to use PETs lawfully. The G7 data protection authorities agreed that PETs have great potential but emphasized that regulators, governments and industry must consider them further in the coming months.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 5, 2020

We’ve run through some of the essential steps in this blog, or download the full, free checklist from our website. ISO 27001 , the international standard that sets out the specification for an ISMS (information security management system), is built around risk assessments and contains step-by-step guidance on how to complete the process.

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The Texas Record

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

You may have seen our recent blog post on Senate Bill 944 , which basically states that any public business conducted on a personal device is indeed a government record. A government employee multitasking by conducting government business on multiple devices. A government employee using an encrypted texting service.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2019

That’s not a surprise, given how often victims pay fraudsters to free their infrastructure from the crippling malware. Experts urge organisations not to negotiate with criminal hackers , yet many – like t he governments of Riviera Beach, Flo rida , and nearby Lake City – feel compelled to meet their demands. .

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IT Governance

AUGUST 12, 2020

It was later reported that the REvil ransomware gang encrypted more than 5GB of sensitive data and demanded $6 million (about £4.6 million would have been better spent preparing the organisation for how to handle an attack. The post Ransomware victim Travelex forced into administration appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2019

How to become cyber resilient. Staff awareness training will play a vital role, but it should be complemented with information security policies and technological defences, such as anti-malware software and data encryption. Govern and assure. How to align security with business objectives. Identify and detect.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For organizations of all types—and especially those in highly regulated industries such as financial services, government, healthcare and telco—considerations including the rise of generative AI, evolving regulations and data sovereignty laws and ongoing security challenges must be top of mind.

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IT Governance

MARCH 18, 2019

5 Information security policies (2 controls): how policies are written and reviewed. 10 Cryptography (2 controls): the encryption and key management of sensitive information. 13 Communications security (7 controls): how to protect information in networks. ISO 27001 controls. ISO 27001 controls. ISO 27001 controls. A job for IT?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Here’s a primer about how cyber hygiene best practices – and supporting security tools and services – could gain significant steam in the months ahead, thanks to COVID-19. There is, in fact, deep consensus about how to protect sensitive data and ensure the overall security of corporate networks. Cyber hygiene isn’t difficult.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

The use of IoT technologies holds enormous potential in practically every segment of human enterprise – government, banking and finance, healthcare, retail, agriculture, and ecommerce to name a few. I will focus on how to ensure the devices connected to your network are legitimate and who they say they are.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2022

South Staffordshire Water was reportedly infected with ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files and essentially locks them out of their systems. A government spokesperson said: “We are aware that South Staffordshire Plc has been the target of a cyber incident. Get started.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2019

Malware researcher and founder of Yoroi Marco Ramill described a step-by-step procedure that shows how to dissect an Office dropper. During the past few weeks, I received several emails asking how to dissect Office Payloads. The used variable holds a Base64 representation of encrypted data. I am going to call this stage: stage1.

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