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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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2022

The pandemic-driven remote working brought about unforeseen challenges that the pre-pandemic corporate world would have never imagined. This raises the concerns of corporate data security in remote working that still stand as a key challenge that organizations are trying to navigate, workforce productivity being the second.

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IT Governance

MAY 5, 2022

In this blog, we look at the advice that World Password Day has to offer and explain why now is the time to review your password security. A simpler and more secure technique is to create a mnemonic or cipher, such as taking the first character and punctuation from each word of a sentence. For many of us, the answer is no.

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IT Governance

JULY 7, 2021

The threat of cyber security incidents looms over all organisations. In this blog, we look at five ways you can build an effective incident response plan. Understand cyber security incidents. Indeed, many of the mainstream data breaches that you read about note that the affected organisation sought expert help.

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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. Cyber criminals aren’t the only people you need to worry about.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2019

Not every organisation will be confident enough in its long-term security to make the same choice, but we doubt any victim is happy to pay a ransom either. Top tips for defending against ransomware . You should e nsure that any organisation you work with has adequate security measures in place.

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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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Related: Hackers target UK charities Here are six tips for establishing robust nonprofit cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive donor information and build a resilient organization. These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches. Assess risks. Keep software updated.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Expert tips from Alan Calder Alan is the Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the parent company of IT Governance, and is an acknowledged international security guru. We sat down to chat to him about industry challenges in 2024. About that “GDPR-like legislation”, could you please elaborate?

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The Texas Record

JUNE 12, 2023

Authority: This part includes the laws and rules – local, state, or federal – as well as any rules that pertain to records management, security, and use of email. This could be a template of commonly created and received emails maintained by your entity or tips on streamline filing efficiency and best practices.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

The second Tuesday of April has been christened “ Identity Management Day ” by the Identity Defined Security Alliance, a trade group that provides free, vendor-neutral cybersecurity resources to businesses. Here are five tips for securely managing identities across the new, hybrid work environment: •Think granularly.

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AIIM

MARCH 12, 2018

Over 100 eBooks, Guest articles, and Tip Sheets from the past year or so -- 107 of them to be exact. Information Privacy and Security: GDPR is Just the Tip of the Iceberg. 4 Facts Savvy CFOs Must Know About Process Transformation. Guest blog posts (a variety of publications). Tip Sheets. And the What? -

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. In this blog post, we offer our tips for keeping your information safe all year long. Setup a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure, remote access to network applications. Design a Secure Destruction Plan. Update Your Password Strategy.

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Adapture

AUGUST 23, 2021

8 Tips for Transition ing from Remote Work to a New Office. If you’re worried about making the transition to a new space after establishing your work relationships from afar, don’t worry. If you’re worried about making the transition to a new space after establishing your work relationships from afar, don’t worry. Is this you?

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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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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

today released updates to quash at least 55 security bugs in its Windows operating systems and other software. Microsoft’s revised, more sparse security advisories don’t offer much detail on what exactly is being bypassed in Excel with this flaw. Microsoft has published a blog post/FAQ about the Exchange zero-day here.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

” Peter, who spoke candidly about the attack on condition of anonymity, said the FBI told him to contact a cybersecurity consulting firm in New Jersey called Unit 221B , and specifically its founder — Lance James. Memory analysis gave us about a 5-minute window after files were encrypted to retrieve this public key.”

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IT Governance

MAY 22, 2019

This week marks one year since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, and although we’ve seen organisations take huge strides in their commitment to information security, many are still struggling to implement the necessary measures. Teach your staff about the GDPR.

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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

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. Here are our three top tips. Adopt an ISMS to manage the data you collect.

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OneHub

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Their purpose is to keep an account of important details about your business, employees, and finances. 4 tips for managing your digital business records. Records that are stored in the cloud have the added benefit of customizable security options. Ensure business records are stored and shared securely.

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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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Krebs on Security

MARCH 9, 2021

On the off chance you were looking for more security to-dos from Microsoft today…the company released software updates to plug more than 82 security flaws in Windows and other supported software. In the ENKI blog post, the researchers said they will publish proof-of-concept (PoC) details after the bug has been patched.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the largest-ever award, approximately $279 million, to a whistleblower. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) paid a record sum of approximately $279 million to a whistleblower. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C.,

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OneHub

JULY 18, 2019

Unfortunately, for many small to medium-sized companies, the up-front capital expenses of cyber security are out of reach. If you’re researching cloud service providers, we suggest checking for the following must-have security features. 4 Security Features Only the Best Business Cloud Storage Providers Use.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2018

This past year featured some 150 blog posts , but as usual the biggest contribution to this site came from the amazing community of readers here who have generously contributed their knowledge, wit and wisdom in more than 10,000 comments. Your correspondence and tips have been invaluable, so by all means keep them coming.

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Archive Document Data Storage

APRIL 11, 2019

At this time of year, our clients often ask us how to go about clearing the clutter that has been building up. Office clutter stifles productivity, wastes space and dampens employee morale, so in this blog we offer some top tips for clearing out the clutter this spring. Use an ‘on demand’ secure destruction service.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2023

And even though people are becoming increasingly aware of the immense possibilities that exists when starting a career in the field, the pace at which they are gaining the required skills and knowledge to meet the security needs of organizations is not as high as the growing demand for their assistance.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2022

No eyebrows were raised in Quriums security operation center when the independent Philippine media outlet Bulatlat once again got DDoSed , as they are a frequent target of such digital attacks. Further technical details are included in the Qurium forensics report: The tip of the iceberg – The algorithm fraud industry.

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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. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security. What have organisations been asking you about lately? We sat down to chat to him.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Adobe and Microsoft each issued a bevy of updates today to plug critical security holes in their software. Microsoft also is taking flak for changing its security advisories and limiting the amount of information disclosed about each bug. Microsoft explained its reasoning behind this shift in a blog post.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online. Data in transit protection.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Food for thought, eh!

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Lenny Zeltser

JANUARY 6, 2021

Malware analysis sits at the intersection of incident response, forensics, system and network administration, security monitoring, and software engineering. As someone who’s helped thousands of security professionals learn how to analyze malware at SANS Institute , I have a few tips for how you can get started.

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IT Governance

APRIL 8, 2020

We also have a selection of free tools to help you address some of the challenges you’ll face, and summarise the latest coronavirus-related security threats. Superintendent Sanjay Andersen , head of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, said: “We’re advising people not to panic and to think about the purchase they are making.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2022

A Ukrainian security researcher this week leaked several years of internal chat logs and other sensitive data tied to Conti , an aggressive and ruthless Russian cybercrime group that focuses on deploying its ransomware to companies with more than $100 million in annual revenue. On Sunday, Feb. ” GAP #1. 22, 2020, the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 13, 2021

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 110 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other products. The patches include four security fixes for Microsoft Exchange Server — the same systems that have been besieged by attacks on four separate (and zero-day) bugs in the email software over the past month.

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