eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. The 125-question exam takes up to 3 hours to complete.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Data encryption : Some threat actors encrypt files to help prevent access to critical evidence for an investigation. For example, if an organisation has implemented on-site virtual servers, a threat actor may encrypt the entire virtual machine to mask what actions they took within the environment.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In addition to backing up sensitive files, organisations can prepare for ransomware attacks by deploying staff awareness training. By opening the file, the employee unleashes the ransomware and sets in motion an irreversible process whereby sensitive files across the system are encrypted. What else should organisations do? Get started.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

To achieve its goal, the EO sets forward specific requirements: “The Federal Government must adopt security best practices; advance toward Zero Trust Architecture ; accelerate movement to secure cloud services” [Section 3(a)]. Multi-factor authentication, and encryption of data in transit, and at rest, are also part of the Executive Order.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. As such, employees are often the last line of defence, and it’s why we recommend enrolling them on regular staff awareness training courses. Get started.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance with more than ten years’ experience performing penetration tests for clients in various industries all over the world. In my research work for IT Governance, I’ve noticed a pattern where the same names repeatedly crop up. Presumably, this isn’t a coincidence?

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2021

It ensures that information is encrypted as it travels across networks, mitigating the risk that someone could intercept it. Ultimately, it’s their job to follow the advice from training courses and practice strong habits. appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Another benefits is that VPNs can be used anywhere.

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Preservica

JANUARY 22, 2020

In 2002, I accepted the position of Statewide Records and Forms Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Electronic Government (DEG). Today, digital information and communications technologies are ubiquitous in the public sector and every agency is engaged in e-government.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The costs of anti-virus software, staff awareness training, Cloud services and countless other resources stack up – and even then, you need to find skilled personnel to lead your security strategy, which is easier said than done. You’ll have access to a wide range of tools, training and support that can be deployed to kick-start your journey.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

You can say such things about almost any technology, of course – the personal computer, the internet, and the smartphone – they all became much more versatile than their inventors ever foresaw. In the latter case, a government might need to identify all the possible things it can do that will not result in war with a particular country.

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IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 297 security incidents between April and June 2023, which accounted for 116,933,247 breached records. Ransomware soared in popularity at in around 2020, with attackers committing to a relatively simple method: infect organisations’ systems with malware that worms through their systems and encrypts data.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

“According to our sources, the incident started to spread during the course of last night. And part of the information system would have been encrypted.” Sopra Steria is a member of France’s Cyber Campus , a French initiative to spread cybersecurity awareness, training, and product sales.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The agency recommends to implement an effective vulnerability management and patch management process, and of course to secure RDP services. Once gained the foothold in the target network, the attackers will attempt lateral movements to elevate the privileges and search for high-value machines to encrypt (i.e.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2022

South Staffordshire Water was reportedly infected with ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files and essentially locks them out of their systems. A government spokesperson said: “We are aware that South Staffordshire Plc has been the target of a cyber incident. Get started.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2023

Organisations should also ensure that laptops are password-protected, and that sensitive information stored on portable devices are encrypted. Provide physical security training for your employees. This 45-minute course offers in-depth, engaging content and activities that promote lessons such as the ones outlined in this blog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Of course, the common attack method is phishing, and its related form, whaling. Assess risk: Educate themselves on the whereabouts of their data and classify it by risk level to ensure sensitive data is sufficiently protected and encrypted. They should consider the following tips: 1.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

This is not a simple task, as it involves all aspects of the device lifecycle, and of course, a layered security model is essential. Is there IoT security awareness training for employees who use the technology? The rise of IoT has not gone unnoticed in government circles. Encryption Key Management. Data security.

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IT Governance

MAY 17, 2018

The UK government has transposed the NIS Directive into national law, the official title of this law will be The Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) as of 10 May 2018. The UK government has also said that fines will only be issued if other disciplinary action isn’t appropriate.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records. With these attacks, the criminal hackers don’t simply encrypt organisations’ systems and demand money for the safe return of the data. This represents a 12.7%

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

As with personal data generally, it should only be kept on laptops or portable devices if the file has been encrypted and/or pseudonymised. Avoid a regulatory fine with GDPR training . appeared first on IT Governance Blog. Getting consent. The post GDPR: What’s the difference between personal data and sensitive data?

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. We offer a variety of resources to help understand and mitigate threats, from training courses and consultancy services to free guides.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

To prevent this, you should avoid WEP encryption (which can be cracked in minutes) and use only WPA2, which uses AES-based encryption and provides better security than WPA. Train staff. Our Certified Introduction to Data Protection Training Course is the perfect place to start. Keep software updated.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Strong data governance policies go a long way in knowledge usage and protection. Have Regular Staff Training: Have ongoing data security awareness and training programs to minimize the risk of employee carelessness. In today’s knowledge-driven environment, knowledge asset management has become the main course, not a side dish.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This means that even if hackers can get to the area or file that stores the password, the information will be encrypted. Accidental loss and negligence can be mitigated by providing your staff with regular awareness courses that remind them of their security obligations. Rainbow tables : Most modern systems store passwords in a hash.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2020

For example, The Intercept reported that video calls are not end-to-end encrypted, despite the company’s claims that they are. Remember when the UK government was criticised for holding a cabinet meeting on Zoom ? appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. What are people’s concerns about Zoom? The post Is Zoom safe to use?

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Encryption policies. According to Rickard, most companies lack policies around data encryption. Current guidance states that encryption is central to this. Current guidance states that encryption is central to this. Organisations might also choose to pseudonymise data , either instead of or alongside encryption.

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IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2019

One of the most effective methods is encryption , which is not only recommended for GDPR compliance but is also an explicit requirement of the PCI DSS. You can learn everything you need to protect the personal data you store and avoid regulatory penalties by enrolling on our Certified EU GDPR Foundation Training Course.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Many people believe that this indicates that a URL is genuine, but it simply means that traffic sent to the site is encrypted. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Another level of sophistication in this scam is that the fraudsters paid for an ‘https’ domain.

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2020

Features such as filtering, firewalls and encryption might not be available, and where they are available will be beyond your control. The ICO has stated that : We understand that resources, whether they are finances or people, might be diverted away from usual compliance or information governance work. Let’s stay secure together.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

You would typically expect to see payment card details and health records either segregated in a database that’s available only to approved personnel, or else encrypted within the database. Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Get started.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2022

This signifies that the information sent to and from the website is encrypted, and that’s normally a sign that a website is legitimate. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Why are these attacks so difficult to spot? Get started.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. We offer a variety of resources to help understand and mitigate threats, from training courses and consultancy services to free guides. With that out of the way, it’s time to move on to May 2023.

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The Texas Record

MARCH 4, 2020

We think “oh, IT has data security covered,” or, “of course employees are using the shred bins,” but it can be dangerous to make these assumptions when you’re not conducting regular audits and policy reviews. “ McAfee Finds County Websites in 13 States Lack Basic Security “ — Government Technology.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Technological defences and staff training are two of the most frequently touted measures for preventing data breaches, but their effectiveness is dependent on the way organisations implement them. For example, organisations might choose to automatically back up their data to an encrypted Cloud server with multi-factor authentication.

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AIIM

JANUARY 7, 2020

Of course, you have to collect some information in order to do the work of the organization. The Compliance, Governance, and Oversight Council recently updated its Information Governance Benchmark Report and, while progress has been made, fully 60% of the average organization’s information has no business, legal or regulatory value.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

To avoid this fate, you should enrol your staff on a phishing staff awareness course to help them identify scams and learn what they should and shouldn’t do if they receive one. Most of the time, they have little to worry about: home and work connections tend to use a password-protected router that encrypts data. Back up your work.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

For instance, it could monitor users’ keystrokes or encrypt the user’s files in a ransomware attack. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Get started The post Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for April 2023 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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