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UK Suffers Third Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks in the World

IT Governance

The other most vulnerable sectors were business services (23), construction (22), manufacturing (19) and transport (18). In addition to backing up sensitive files, organisations can prepare for ransomware attacks by deploying staff awareness training. What else should organisations do?

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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. Conduct staff awareness training. Secure your configurations.

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

Data Matters

Connecting cyber and conduct risk – the Report notes that clearly firms are aware of the threats posed by ‘insiders’ but firms need to further consider how they address this risk, in particular by embedding a security culture throughout all aspects of the business.

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New Leak Shows Business Side of China’s APT Menace

Krebs on Security

A large cache of more than 500 documents published to GitHub last week indicate the records come from i-SOON , a technology company headquartered in Shanghai that is perhaps best known for providing cybersecurity training courses throughout China.