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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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Cybrary ads new course on Global Privacy Management

IG Guru

Check out this course if you are interested in learning more on what it takes to develop and run a privacy program. The post Cybrary ads new course on Global Privacy Management appeared first on IG GURU.

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The anatomy of effective information security management

IT Governance

With the ever-increasing risks faced by every UK organisation from cyber crime, there is significantly increased pressure on every information security manager to deliver effective security. Understanding of current national legislation and regulations which impact upon information security management.

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5 ways to improve your information security in 2019

IT Governance

Similarly, accidental breaches, privilege misuse and data loss are all the result of employees not understanding their information security obligations. Educating staff on the ways they could put data at risk helps organisations turn one of their biggest vulnerabilities into an area of strength. How ISO 27001 can help.

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5 ways to improve your information security

IT Governance

However, cyber security affects every part of an organisation, from its staff to its physical premises, and it’s essential that organisations’ board rooms acknowledge that and give staff appropriate budgets. Staff awareness courses should be conducted annually. How ISO 27001 can help.

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Building cyber security careers

IT Governance

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Information security is a broader category that protects all information assets, whether in hard copy or digital form.

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2019 Predictions: Information security will be given a seat at the table without asking

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Many years ago, a board member said to me, “We’ve employed you to do information security, so why do we have to do anything?” Instead we will see organisations start proactively approaching information security experts for actionable advice and guidance. This was fairly typical.