Collibra

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

So your team has identified implementing data governance as a priority for the year. But what happens once you purchase a data governance platform? This article is meant to outline the vital steps for implementing data governance. Why a data governance roadmap is vital. 10 steps to successful data governance.

Government 52

Government Education Communications Metadata 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Australia’s Defense Department announced that they will remove surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms linked to the government of Beijing. Australia’s Defense Department is going to replace surveillance cameras made by Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua, who are linked to the government of Beijing. ” reported The Guardian. .

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing Government Risk Communications 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

In recent years, the researchers observed the group expanding its operations to include financial institutions and government entities. PingPull, was first spotted by Unit 42 in June 2022, the researchers defined the RAT as a “difficult-to-detect” backdoor that leverages the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) for C2 communications.

Communications 94

Communications Military Government Libraries 94

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 25, 2016

In its third simulated test of the security of the power grid, the North American Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) reported general progress across the electric utility industry in defending against physical and cyber threats, while also identifying several areas for further improvement.

Communications 40

Communications Government IT Security 40

CGI

JULY 23, 2019

Setting the standards in cybersecurity, part I: governance. Effective cybersecurity standards are a crucial means by which an enterprise can protect itself while ensuring security strategies and policies are implemented in a consistent and measurable manner. Cybersecurity Standards in the IT Governance Hierarchy.

Government 49

Government Cybersecurity Digital transformation Compliance 49

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. Over the past several years, government agencies and its partners have responded to a significant number of ransomware attacks, including recent attacks against Colonial Pipeline and and U.S.

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Cybersecurity 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Russia’s government announced that it has successfully concluded a series of tests for its RuNet intranet aimed at country disconnection from the Internet. The Russian Government has announced on Monday that it has successfully concluded the test on its RuNet intranet and the complete disconnection of the country from the Internet.

IT 79

IT Communications Government Personal data 79

AIIM

MAY 12, 2022

Late last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that J.P. Morgan Securities LLC had agreed to pay $125 million to help settle charges of “widespread and longstanding failures by the firm and its employees to maintain and preserve written communications” over the course of several years.

Communications 115

Communications Information governance Compliance Government 115

Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

The advisory was promptly endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre, a division of Government Communications Headquarters (“GCHQ”), a UK intelligence agency. government, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the U.S. This is an important public action by the U.S. and Russia in Ukraine.

Cybersecurity 157

Cybersecurity Financial Services Authentication Government 157

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI warn critical infrastructure partners of ransomware attacks during the holiday season. If you use remote desktop protocol (RDP) or any other potentially risky service, ensure it is secure and monitored. ” concludes the alert. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Phishing Authentication Passwords 114

CGI

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

10 measures for good IT security governance. Too often we see organizations implement technical security safeguards, but fail to implement proper security policies or procedures. As a result, weak practices persist that undermine security and expose assets to significant risk. harini.kottees….

Government 40

Government IT Security Digital transformation 40

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

AUGUST 1, 2019

Since the European Commission unveiled a proposal for an e-Privacy Regulation in January 2017, this new piece of legislation, aiming to adapt rules on electronic communications and cookies, has undergone many iterations. 6 – all electronic communications data (content and metadata); Art. Another notable change in the new Art.

Communications 55

Communications Marketing Privacy Metadata 55

Data Protection Report

JUNE 17, 2020

The opinion suggested that parties using the SCCs need to make an assessment of whether the national security, communication and surveillance laws of the country of the data importer are “essentially equivalent” to those in the EU, i.e. they respects privacy rights and freedoms, provide effective remedies, etc.

Personal data 119

Personal data Communications Access GDPR 119

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that governs how organizations collect and use personal data. Schools, hospitals and government agencies all fall under GDPR authority. The organization must communicate this basis to users at the point of data collection.

GDPR 90

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 90

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Just a couple of months after that, World Rugby itself announced that one of its training websites had suffered a security breach that exposed subscribers’ account information. That’s why it announced it would pursue two measures designed to strengthen its national digital security posture ahead of these sporting events.

Security 105

Security IoT Personal data Military 105

IT Governance

APRIL 15, 2020

The video conferencing platform Zoom has been heavily criticised in recent weeks , amid a series of allegations related to its inadequate cyber security and privacy measures. It’s worth emphasising, then, that for all of Zoom’s security faults, the blame for this incident lies with users rather than the platform. Cyber attacks.

Security 124

Security Passwords Risk Phishing 124

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 14, 2022

Furthermore, evolving government policy and financial regulations are beginning to weigh in on the legality of the payment of ransoms, making it even more perilous when deciding what makes sense for a business under attack. And perhaps most importantly, ensure that all those plans are exercised and tested on a regular basis.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Government Risk Data breaches 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2019

Ensuring that systems behave only how a designer intends is a central aspect of security. A security-enforcing system will take the context of available information measured against policy to determine whether an operation should be permitted or denied. MBSE and security engineering. Model-Based Systems Engineering.

Security 61

Security Military Communications Risk 61

OpenText Information Management

MARCH 29, 2024

Mark will be joined by OpenText customer Srinath Kanisapakkam, chief data and analytics officer at Nationwide Building Society (NBS) , who will share how OpenText Experience Cloud solutions give NBS the scalable, secure, communication platform they needed to meet highly regulated FSI communication requirements.

IoT 70

IoT Analytics Cloud Communications 70

Data Protector

AUGUST 17, 2020

One of the Government's core objectives throughout the Brexit negotiations has been to respect data protection rights, slash Brussels' red tape and allow the United Kingdom to be a competitive safe haven for businesses all over the world. No longer might UK privacy pros feel obliged to wait for the publication of weirdly worded EDPB opinions.

Privacy 156

Privacy GDPR Personal data Computer and Electronics 156

Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

The US government agencies warned of threat actors that are targeting ICS and SCADA systems from various vendors. Have a cyber incident response plan, and exercise it regularly with stakeholders in IT, cybersecurity, and operations. Enforce multifactor authentication for all remote access to ICS networks and devices whenever possible.

Passwords 114

Passwords Communications Cybersecurity Access 114

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

Cybersecurity 131

Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Communications 131

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

That made planning for disruptions comparatively straightforward: you knew where everyone was located, you had complete visibility over your threat landscape and you could communicate with everyone directly. Protect your communication channels. As we’ve previously discussed, hybrid working introduces new cyber security risks.

Communications 126

Communications Risk Education Compliance 126

John Battelle's Searchblog

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

( image ) As I begin to dig into the work of my next book, I’ve found myself thinking about politics and government far more than I anticipated. For initial thoughts and stats, see Government By Numbers: Some Interesting Insights ). I focus on the US for this exercise, as I am writing from my own experience.

Government 105

Government Education Military Communications 105

IT Governance

JULY 13, 2023

Red team cyber security assessments are a crucial way of giving organisations a practical understanding of their defence capabilities. In these exercises, the red team faces off against their counterparts, the blue team, in a battle to control a particular asset. What is a red team?

Phishing 96

Phishing Passwords Communications Security 96

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Regulated firms remain responsible for any data that they outsource and, in line with this, they must exercise appropriate oversight of any outsourcing – firms may want to consider, for example, what would happen if there was an issue, including whether back-up is adequate and if they would receive appropriate information if something did go wrong.

GDPR 78

GDPR Risk Cybersecurity Compliance 78

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities. Attackers were seen attempting to disable security plug-ins.

Risk 113

Risk Authentication Systems administration Ransomware 113

Adam Levin

MARCH 18, 2020

“A covered health care provider that wants to use audio or video communication technology to provide telehealth to patients during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency can use any non-public facing remote communication product that is available to communicate with patients,” the HHS said in a statement released on its website.

Communications 97

Communications Insurance Compliance Cybersecurity 97

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Last week, KrebsOnSecurity examined a flood of inauthentic LinkedIn profiles all claiming Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) roles at various Fortune 500 companies, including Biogen , Chevron , ExxonMobil , and Hewlett Packard. Some of the fake profiles flagged by the co-administrator of a popular sustainability group on LinkedIn.

Artificial Intelligence 272

Artificial Intelligence Authentication IT Communications 272

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The CNIL thus recommends that the DPO’s mission letter clearly states that maintenance of such record should be within the DPO missions, and in particular, based on the information relating to each processing activity that will be communicated to him/her by the internal stakeholders in charge of such processing activity.

GDPR 116

GDPR Compliance Personal data Communications 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The news is curious and it probably has little real if not the fact that Vladimir Putin is not a super cyber security expert, although he knows its importance very well. Nowadays it is a suicide to use a computer running Windows XP because the OS doesn’t receive security updates and it is quite easy to find working exploits online.

Government 72

Government Communications Military Manufacturing 72

Hunton Privacy

MAY 17, 2023

On May 4, 2023, the Florida Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor of sending the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”) and other amendments related to government moderation of social media and protection of children in online spaces ( S.B. Government Moderation of Social Media S.B. Related Statutory Amendments in S.B.

Privacy 83

Privacy Personal data Sales Government 83

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Article 60 decisions govern the process of cooperation between lead supervisory authorities, and concerned supervisory authorities. The final decision was made pursuant to Section 111 of the Data Protection Act and in accordance with Articles 60 and 65 of the GDPR.

GDPR 105

GDPR Personal data Communications e-Delivery 105

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

On November 6, 2015, the European Commission published a communication and a Q&A document addressed to the European Parliament and European Council on the transfer of personal data from the EU to the U.S. In the communication, the European Commission stated that it has intensified its discussion with the U.S.

Communications 40

Communications Personal data Compliance Government 40

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 1, 2020

million on Carrefour France and a fine of €800,000 on Carrefour Banque for various violations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act governing the use of cookies. On November 26, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it imposed a fine of €2.25

GDPR 91

GDPR Personal data Data collection Marketing 91

Data Matters

JULY 8, 2019

Ensuring that a company is properly prepared for and responds to privacy and cyber security threats is a key corporate governance responsibility for directors and senior officers. Maintain an asset inventory of key information and data systems to assess how the business can be impacted by cyber threats.

GDPR 74

GDPR Privacy Data breaches Risk 74

Data Protection Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If not, you cannot govern it. Effective (and ideally automated) information classification is the bedrock to ensuring the application of appropriate information security controls to the relevant systems and processes. Do we have an effective information classification process? Assessment of Notifiable Data Breach Systems.

Privacy 63

Privacy Data breaches Risk Compliance 63