IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) isn’t only about preventing data breaches (it’s equally focused on strengthening data subjects’ rights), but organisations have understandably honed in on the importance of effective data protection. What the GDPR says about reducing risk. ISO 27001 and the GDPR.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 21, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) hasn’t exactly crept up unnoticed over the past year or so, but it’s still caught many organisations by surprise. Meanwhile, although the specifics of Brexit are still unclear, one thing is certain: whatever happens, UK-based organisations will be subject to the GDPR’s requirements.

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IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. The importance of cyber security staff awareness. Cyber security awareness best practices. Consider how your employees work.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2017

There are less than six months to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, but some businesses are not even thinking about it yet, or are only just starting to. The EU GDPR Documentation Toolkit is a complete set of GDPR-compliant templates that are easy to use and customisable.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Many organisations are struggling to fill a skills gap created by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and need staff with knowledge of the Regulation. IT Governance runs two levels of GDPR training courses across the UK to train staff on the Regulation, giving them the knowledge required to manage a GDPR compliance project.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) superseded all laws based on the EU’s Data Protection Directive, including the UK’s Data Protection Act 1998, on 25 May 2018. Some organisations believe that a simple privacy notice is all that is required, but the GDPR actually demands far more than that. . GDPR complexities .

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Six months since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force, pseudonymisation and data encryption remain the only technology measures specifically mentioned in the famously technology-agnostic Regulation. Secure your organisation’s information assets and reduce data security risks. Let’s take a look.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 3, 2018

When organisations transfer data, they inevitably compromise its security to some degree. It’s no longer secured behind physical defences, such as in a locked drawer in the organisation’s secure premises, and the means of transfer can be lost, stolen or hacked. Data transfers. When processing is carried out by automated means.

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AIIM

AUGUST 8, 2018

The GDPR’s May 25, 2018 deadline set in motion a mad compliance and security scramble not only for European companies, but also for any company doing business in Europe or with European customers. We just published a new market research report on GDPR. How do they assess their progress in meeting the core requirements of GDPR?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. If you want to keep your organisation secure, you need your employees to know what they’re doing. Meet compliance requirements.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their cyber security defences, but they often overlook the value of enrolling their employees on cyber security training courses. If you want to keep your organisation secure, you need your employees to know what they’re doing. Meet compliance requirements.

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IT Governance

APRIL 30, 2018

ISO 27001 describes best practices for implementing an information security management system (ISMS), which is crucial knowledge for those looking to understand and comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our ISO27001 Certified ISMS Foundation Training Course will help you on your way.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If your marketing agency is under the impression that cyber security is strictly an IT issue, you should think again. Effective security is a company-wide commitment, and marketers play one of the most crucial roles. The system helps organisations manage, monitor and improve their security practices in one place.

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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. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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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. . Staff awareness training for the GDPR does not mean simply briefing your employees about the Regulation.

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AIIM

AUGUST 8, 2018

The GDPR’s May 25, 2018 deadline set in motion a mad compliance and security scramble not only for European companies, but also for any company doing business in Europe or with European customers. We just published a new market research report on GDPR. How do they assess their progress in meeting the core requirements of GDPR?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Organisations have had to radically rethink their approach to data protection now that the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is in effect. But did you know that data controllers can be in violation of the GDPR even if they don’t violate any its data protection rules? If you don’t do this, you are in breach of the GDPR.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 22, 2018

ISO 27001 is the international standard that describes best practice for an information security management system (ISMS). This is especially relevant when seeking ways in which to prove compliance with data security laws like the GDPR. Book a course today to build you career path >>

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Making compliance easy with our Cloud-based solution CyberComply is a Cloud-based, end-to-end solution that simplifies compliance with a range of cyber security and data privacy standards and laws, including ISO 27001 , the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and more. We want to make compliance easy for our customers.

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IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s an issue among many industries, but it’s particularly acute in the cyber security sector – where the growing use of technology has propelled a demand for expertise that far outstrips the number of people entering or advancing their position in the field. We have already seen a 12.7%

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was introduced just a month after the European Union instituted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), earning the CCPA the nickname of “California’s GDPR.”. While the GDPR has been in effect since May of 2018, the CCPA is on track to become effective on January 1, 2020.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) restricts transfers of personal data to countries outside the EEA. So how do you make a restricted transfer in accordance with the GDPR? A transfer is defined as restricted if: 1) The GDPR applies to your processing of the personal data you are transferring. Exception 2.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. It should be no surprise that data security regulations are on the rise. DPIA starting point.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

Now that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in effect for over a year, you’ve likely become acquainted with the term ‘personal data’ But what exactly does personal data mean? And did you know that the GDPR includes a sub-category of sensitive personal data that comes with its own requirements?

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2018

The GDPR creates obligations for businesses that process EU residents’ personal data and allows authorities to impose fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater – if the organisation suffers a data breach. Why you have to comply with the GDPR and what might happen if you don’t. Book your place ».

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 22, 2023

DORA’s supply chain security requirements IT Governance’s research for November 2023 found that 48% of the month’s incidents originated from the supply chain (i.e. It can be challenging to secure your supply chain – organisations tend to simply trust that the products and services they use are safe. were third-party attacks).

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2020

One area you might not have considered is how to maintain compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and UK DPA (Data Protection Act) 2018. Data protection law doesn’t prevent that, but you’ll need to consider the same kinds of security measures for homeworking that you’d use in normal circumstances.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

A critical security vulnerability affects a GDPR compliance plugin for WordPress has been already exploited in the wild to take control of vulnerable websites. Users warn of cyber attacks exploiting a critical security vulnerability in the WordPress GDPR Compliance plugin for WordPress to take over of websites using it.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. As such, organisations must be sure that effective security measures are in place.

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IT Governance

JULY 18, 2018

Now that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has been in effect for a couple of months, you’ve hopefully become acquainted with its definition of personal data: “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person”. GDPR training. Certified EU GDPR Practitioner Training Course.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There is an alarming lack of awareness across all industries about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , according to a government survey. As you would expect, larger organisations were more likely to be aware of the GDPR. Preparing for the GDPR. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Are your staff aware of the GDPR? Don’t let your staff be your downfall.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Although we are currently not aware of any third-party use, we have temporarily deactivated these accounts for their security.” “We are currently checking whether there is a security vulnerability on the platform. As soon as we have more information, we’ll let you know, of course. KG, Holger Kujath.

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IT Governance

MAY 23, 2019

A year ago this week, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, promising to revolutionise information security. In the first half of 2018, it was practically impossible to avoid news stories about the GDPR, the majority of which focused on the potential for hefty administrative fines for non-compliance.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Data controllers and data processors are an integral part of the GDPR. The terms ‘data controller’ and ‘data processor’ have been around for years, but it’s only since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect that they’ve been scrutinised. That’s understandable. The basics. Responsibilities of the data processor.

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