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? Stay safe with IT Governance. The post Cyber security horror stories to scare you this Halloween appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Challenges in AI Regulation Governments' attempts to regulate AI to prevent catastrophic risks will be a key area of focus. However, the speed of AI innovation will outpace regulatory efforts, leading to a period where advanced AI technologies inevitably will be used in social engineering attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

They scan content for sensitive information such as PII, financial data, or intellectual property, allowing for quick identification and response to any data breaches or unauthorized access, hence enhancing the enterprise’s network security and overall compliance initiatives.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

Despite this, 46% cited a lack of security awareness as one of the biggest challenges in complying with data protection regulations. The GDPR expects organisations to record all data breaches and, in some circumstances, report these to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) within 72 hours of becoming aware. The GDPR.co.uk

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CGI

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

10 measures for good IT security governance. Adequate security and governance of information assets no longer can be achieved on an ad hoc basis, nor addressed by technology alone. I invite you to read more on this topic in our white paper on IT Security Governance. harini.kottees…. Wed, 02/15/2017 - 01:58.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Perform a review of industry-specific rules to verify compliance with your policy framework.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 31, 2019

Information security professionals invariably spend most of their time and resources developing measures to prevent crooks breaking into their systems, but did you know that the majority of data breaches are caused by an employee misplacing, stealing or being tricked into handing over sensitive information ? Campaign launch.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

Although SingHealth had adopted the necessary technical controls, two senior employees were found to be “negligent and in non-compliance of orders”. You can find out what those measures entail by reading our free guide: Nine ways to improve your security awareness programme.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When notifying NYDFS, a Covered Entity who makes a ransomware payment must also provide a written description of the payment within 30 days, describing why payment was necessary, what alternatives were available and all related diligence performed to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Cybersecurity Governance.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. See our comprehensive overview of Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. Similarly, the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

It provides a detailed outline of information security responsibilities for all staff, contractors, partners and third parties that access the CDE. Formal security awareness : This identifies the organisation’s responsibilities when implementing a PCI security awareness training programme intended for anyone who has access to the CDE.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 27, 2017

The PCI DSS is technically complex to implement and lists 12 requirements based on common information security practices that are needed to achieve compliance. Key to PCI DSS compliance is identifying and securing the points where cardholder information could be compromised. How IT Governance can help.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This means you have a bunch of users that unwittingly follow a set of unusual and unnecessary clicks that they should know better than to follow – something they learn very quickly if they are enrolled in new-school security awareness training. Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . The post How to implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . The post How to implement a GDPR staff awareness training programme appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

See the Top IT Asset Management (ITAM) Tools for Security Compliance Scanning Compliance scans compare an organization’s systems and networks to regulations, standards, and best practices.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

As such, the Standards also list explicit physical security controls, which organisations must either implement or justify why they don’t need to in their SoA (Statement of Applicability) to certify against ISO 27001. This included conducting physical security surveys of British Army bases in the south of England.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help. This blog summarises six tools that are essential for helping you comply with the GDPR, focusing specifically on the prevention of and response to security incidents.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help. This blog summarises six tools that are essential for helping you comply with the GDPR, focusing specifically on the prevention of and response to security incidents.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is leading to a change culture, which will increase not only data protection but also security awareness. Cyberattacks (and more broadly IT security threats) are inevitable. The same principles will obviously apply also to security risks.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This week, we discuss a data breach at Mumsnet, no data breach at OkCupid, and a lawsuit against Apple for implementing security measures. Hello, and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Thursday, 14 February 2019. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Understanding cloud security challenges and knowing the cloud security tools available in the market significantly contribute to enhanced cloud security.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. However, organisations that support employees who want further training will discover that there are plenty of people who are willing and able to become cyber security experts. Your staff. Join our Rewards Club.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week, we discuss a Bank of England cyber resilience exercise, the latest cyber security news from the US Office of Personnel Management, the highlights of this month’s Patch Tuesday, and a surprising admission by a Japanese cyber security minister. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 16 November.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

However, you can reduce the risk by regularly reminding staff of their information security obligations. One way to do this is to enrol your employees on an information security awareness course. This simplifies data protection and makes it easy to review, amend or add to your security measures.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 23 February 2018. Cyber security reports are a bit like the proverbial London omnibus: you seem to wait for ages, then several come along at once. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. Here are this week’s stories.

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IG Guru

MAY 8, 2020

Thank you for recently attending the Government Technology Webinar entitled “Cybersecurity in an Uncertain World: New Ways to Confront New Ransomware Threats” If you’d like to view the recorded session or pass the link along to any colleagues that you might feel would be interested as well, access the session here: [link] We hope (..)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

On May 22, 2019, the European Commission published an infographic on compliance with and enforcement of the GDPR from May 2018 to May 2019 and it is clear that a lot of work still needs to be done. The GDPR’s four main areas of focus are: Privacy rights, Data security, Data control and Governance. Who does the GDPR apply to?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

These checklists include security standards and best practices for SaaS and cloud applications, and B2B SaaS providers use them to guarantee that their solutions match customer security standards. Is user access to data routinely checked and assessed for compliance? Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Government. To ensure that you get the most recent security fixes, enable automatic updates whenever possible."

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced new rules mandating the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents as well as ongoing risk management, strategy, and governance. “But breach notices are not security – and never will be.” “Breach notices are an outcome, not a protection,” he said.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This relies on governance policies for authorization. Without PAM, zero trust security would be difficult if not impossible. It leads the pack in governance and administration with short-term, long-term and ephemeral access policies. This solution also includes compliance audit features. WALLIX Bastion.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Training, tools and thought-provoking activities can make your staff aware of the cyber risks they face every day, and suggest actions and procedures to minimise those risks. IT Governance has an extensive suite of staff awareness solutions to help you educate your staff, including: E-learning.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

New school security awareness training can help any organization sustain that line of defense and create a strong security culture. Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. Users can become desensitized to the potential risks bogus messages concerning IT issues carry with them.

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