Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The attorneys general alleged that Wawa failed to employ reasonable information security measures to prevent the data breach, violating the states’ consumer protection and personal information protection laws. In addition to paying $8 million, Wawa also must improve its information security practices.

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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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IT Governance

AUGUST 30, 2018

1) ISO 27001 aids GDPR compliance. So, it’s no surprise that nearly half (48%) of respondents cited GDPR compliance as their key motivation for adopting the Standard. Download our free guide to GDPR compliance to learn h ow achieving ISO 27001 certification can help your organisation meet the GDPR’s requirements. The solution?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

You can make the process even easier by using our Information Security Staff Awareness E-Learning Course. This is a great way to introduce information security to your staff, but larger organisations will probably need to go the extra mile. A simulated phishing attack.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Drafting detailed data protection policies and documentation is vital for improving security for your customers, stakeholders and brand because it shows your understanding and commitment to the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Policies play an important role in securing data. What’s in a PCI policy set?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

It should address: Information security : This details the organisation’s security strategy in relation to the storage, processing and transmission of credit card data. It provides a detailed outline of information security responsibilities for all staff, contractors, partners and third parties that access the CDE.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

The breach was initially described by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Communications and Information as a “ deliberate, targeted and well-planned cyberattack ”, but an investigation later discovered that human error played a major role. How to measure the success of your security awareness programme.

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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

JANUARY 1, 2019

Assessing the likelihood and impact of a data breach is best done through a comprehensive information security risk assessment. Vigilant Software’s vsRisk is a leading information security risk assessment tool that delivers fast, accurate, auditable and hassle-free risk assessments year after year. Penetration testing.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2018

It reiterates the importance of staff awareness training to ensure that all employees who have access to sensitive data have the correct knowledge and a good understanding of information security and best practice. It is only a matter of months before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is enforced.

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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. Challenges for small merchants.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Assessing the likelihood and impact of a data breach is best done through a comprehensive information security risk assessment. Vigilant Software’s vsRisk is a leading information security risk assessment tool that delivers fast, accurate, auditable and hassle-free risk assessments year after year. Penetration testing.

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2018

Whether your organisation is in need of an attitude change towards cyber security or you just want to take extra steps to prevent data breaches, you might be interested in our Security Awareness Programme. This programme provides comprehensive help addressing staff awareness. A simulated phishing attack.

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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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Hunton Privacy

JULY 28, 2016

Following the submission of multiple breach notification reports by OHSU in 2013, OCR investigated and found “evidence of widespread vulnerabilities within OHSU’s HIPAA compliance program.” submit annual compliance reports to OCR for a period of three years. submit annual compliance reports to OCR for a period of three years.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Such measures eliminate the opportunity for non-compliance; however, direct enforcement doesn’t work for all security controls and situations. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken. Observing security-related activities through log aggregation is a part of this.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

It needs to be ongoing and continually reinforced across the organisation to reiterate the importance of compliance and security. If correctly executed, it will also help staff to develop good habits, as they will understand the consequences of their actions. Find out more >>

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

“Our organisation takes security seriously. We have a sophisticated spam filter, all of our passwords are changed regularly, patches are applied and users are aware of security threats thanks to our regular security awareness training. ISO 27001 actually has an entire section about supplier management processes.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 25, 2017

OCR investigated MAPFRE and found that the entity had committed several HIPAA violations by failing to (1) conduct an adequate risk analysis, (2) implement a security awareness and training program and (3) encrypt ePHI on portable devices. submit annual compliance reports for a period of three years.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That’s why information security awareness training for all staff is so important – especially when anyone in the organisation can cause a data breach. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. Well, that’ll do for this week.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MAY 13, 2019

Additionally in 2017, Connecticut passed legislation requiring that health insurers, third-party administrators, and related entities implement and maintain a comprehensive information security program with specific minimum requirements to protect insureds’ personal data. More states are sure to follow.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Big Brother Watch criticised this “negligence”, saying that it was “indicative of the low priority afforded to cyber security issues”, and urged “local authorities to review their policies with a view to mitigating the risks of cyber security incidents that threaten the security of citizens’ invaluable data”.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 12, 2014

submit annual compliance reports to HHS for a period of two years. submit annual compliance reports to HHS for a period of two years.

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Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 12, 2017

submit annual compliance reports for a period of two years. In announcing the settlement with Presence Health, OCR Director Jocelyn Samuels noted that “[c]overed entities need to have a clear policy and procedures in place to respond to the Breach Notification Rule’s timeliness requirements.”

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Sakurada is responsible for… overseeing cyber security preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. Well, that’ll do for this week.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

While there have previously been policies in place to administer consequences to employees who do not adhere to security measures, the implementation of positive repercussions is just as important in ensuring maximum retention and compliance. Multiple results can be achieved with one simple tool in the form of quizzes.

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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

MARCH 7, 2023

For example, some methods meet national security and federal standards, while others are focused on private companies. NIST Developed by NIST, an agency of the United States Department of Commerce, NIST Special Publication 800-115 , Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment is the most specific from start to finish.

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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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

Cary, NC, May 28, 2024, CyberNewsWire — If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. Emphasize Regulatory Compliance. million compared to those with lower levels.

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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. To ensure that you get the most recent security fixes, enable automatic updates whenever possible."

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Far too often, information security teams have only the broadest overview of the wider workings of their organisations. Other staff, meanwhile, tend to have little knowledge of or interest in information security practices, which they often believe have been designed to hinder their day-to-day work.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc. Better compliance management.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

See: Change in compliance standard for healthcare makes data security a priority. . Security budgets will increase. “We We expect to see 2018 security budgets increase after some high profile 2017 attacks. Chaos will erupt as the GDPR deadline looms. Companies will finally abandon the password as single-factor sign-on.

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IG Guru

MAY 8, 2020

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