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10 things you must do to become cyber secure

IT Governance

Preparing your organisation for cyber attacks and data breaches is complicated, and you should look for advice wherever you can get it. Misconfigured applications, databases and networks are one of the most common causes of delays and data breaches. Create a risk management regime. Secure your configurations.

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FCA Publishes Wholesale Banks and Asset Management Cyber Multi-Firm Review Findings

Data Matters

For example, in both sectors, not all firms had considered the risk that attacks may be motivated by attempts to commit market abuse. Effectiveness of second line functions in overseeing and managing cyber risks – all relevant areas of the business must have the relevant expertise.

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New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace

Krebs on Security

i-SOON’s “business services” webpage states that the company’s offerings include public security, anti-fraud, blockchain forensics, enterprise security solutions, and training. Danowski said that in 2013, i-SOON established a department for research on developing new APT network penetration methods. .”

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Podcast Episode 123: HaveIBeenPwned’s Troy Hunt on Marriott’s Big Mess and GreatHorn on the Asymmetric Threat of Email

The Security Ledger

In this episode of the Podcast, # 123: Troy Hunt, the founder of HaveIBeenPwned.com joins us to talk about Marriott International’s big mess: a breach of Starwood Hotels’ reservation system that revealed information on half a billion (with a “B”) guests. It now holds information on more than 5.6