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News alert: Hornetsecurity launches new podcast series all about overcoming cybersecurity risks

The Last Watchdog

The informative and educational series has already looked at topics such as AI and whether ChatGPT could conduct a cyberattack, discussions around Hornetsecurity’s recent compliance survey, as well as a conversation with Microsoft Certified Trainer on how secure Microsoft 365 actually is.

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Encryption – A Feasible Savior against Prevalent Privacy Issues in Business Communication

Security Affairs

Emails make up a significant part of our day to day business communications. But, can anyone really guarantee the safety of their business communications in the age when cybercriminals run amok? Impact of Privacy & Security Issues in Business Communication. Ransomware isn’t the only existing digital disaster.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

The Key to Cyber Defense is Security Culture. In fact, 69% of surveyed organizations predict an increase in their security spending for 2022. They believe that promoting security awareness isn’t enough; organizations must “bake security into their culture.”. Improving Cybersecurity Communication and Metrics.

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A Chief Security Concern for Executive Teams

Krebs on Security

Much blame has been placed on lax software patching practices at Equifax, but the cause of the intrusion was ultimately a people and organizational structure issue, argues Lance Spitzner , director of security awarness at the SANS Institute. The reason for this organizational divide?

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Watch out for scams as Brexit confusion intensifies

IT Governance

Brexit is clearly a pressing issue for many organisations, but we urge you to exercise caution whenever you receive communications out of the blue relating to the UK’s departure from the EU. See also: Government surveys further education providers before Brexit. UK data protection law and Brexit.

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More than half of IT staff think employees need cyber security training

IT Governance

Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. According to its survey, 53% of IT managers think that employees need a greater understanding of cyber threats. There’s a common misconception that cyber security is the IT department’s responsibility.

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ISO 27001 and Physical Security

IT Governance

Before joining IT Governance, Matthew served in the British Army Intelligence Corps for 12 years, providing intelligence and security advice to personnel and their families in the UK and abroad. This included conducting physical security surveys of British Army bases in the south of England.