IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million more workers are required to meet the global cyber security skills gap. This is a huge employment opportunity, but do you know what knowledge and skills you need to develop your career as a cyber security professional? What is cyber security? What do cyber security professionals need to know?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Each participating organization is committed to developing cyber skills and programs to train the workforce across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. Now is the moment to train your personnel on security best practices, if you haven’t already. Customize Your Security Training.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2018

ISO 27001 is the international standard that describes best practices for an information security management system (ISMS). It recognises that, although technological defences are essential, they will have limited use if staff don’t understand their information security responsibilities. How to deliver training.

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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. Training should occur multiple times a year.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 7, 2023

We have 4 upcoming events planned for June 2023: Mayhem Unleashed Webinar: Discover our Next Generation Security Testing Solution DevSecOps Roundtable CyberSecurity Summit Hartford ForAllSecure APFT (Adversary, Penetration, and FuzzTesting) Training Read on to learn more about June’s events. We hope to see you there!

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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. Unfortunately, research by Privatise Business VPN suggests that staff aren’t getting the training they need to secure their organisation’s systems. The benefits of cyber security training.

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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 ? E-learning. Learning nudge.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Despite the operational challenge of staff turnover, there is still a need to ensure that teams are trained to perform not only their core duties but also to do so safely. Trained staff might not remain loyal to your business, so it can seem unpalatable to invest heavily in training. More results in less time.

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Data Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer 2021 National Meeting (Summer Meeting) August 14-17, 2021. This post summarizes the highlights from this meeting in addition to interim meetings that were held during July in lieu of taking place during the Summer Meeting.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . Deliver cost-effective GDPR training to your staff .

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . Deliver cost-effective GDPR training to your staff .

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2022

At the end of April, ForAllSecure hosted a day-long hackathon at Arizona State University where 181 students participated in the day-long in person training program followed by an online training held soon after. Open source software is mission critical, but its security is severely under-tested. Jacob is one of those heroes.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2018

If you’re looking to develop a career in information security, the CISMP training course is a great starting point. It provides a broad introduction to information security management upon which more technical qualifications can be built. What will you learn on the CISMP training course?

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IT Governance

MARCH 19, 2020

The NHS is delaying its annual cyber security audit to help managers concentrate on the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The six-month delay means that NHS trusts don’t need to complete their standard cyber security checklist until September. Staying on top of the coronavirus crisis.

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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. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The event programme includes keynote presentations and technical workshops aimed at business leaders, IT professionals, HR/training managers and students. How can employers meet the skills demand? Microsoft agrees, with its recent research confirming that 59% of employees say developing their digital skills is important.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. 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.

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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? But when it comes to cyber security, you can never be as sure that the person behind the mask is as benign. Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2017

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security. If you’re thinking about starting a career in cyber security, here are five things you should do. As with most industries, you’re much more likely to get ahead in cyber security if you have experience. Cyber security isn’t something you can pick up quickly.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2021

Having said that, here are some examples of IT careers you can learn online through free courses: Security specialist. A wide range of companies, in just about every field, are adding computer security specialists. Many universities offer massive open online courses (MOOC) in cybersecurity. IT specialist/manager.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The cyber security skills gap has been widening for years – there are simply not enough trained professionals to meet organisations’ growing cyber security needs. The 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study estimates that the skills gap will rise to 1.8 Security workers difficult to retain (31%).

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background. Of course, any prior experience is a massive advantage, despite the skills gap.

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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

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. You can find out how to get started with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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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. Another obvious example is AI. What else makes CyberComply special?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Yet, in bringing us here, APIs have also spawned a vast new tier of security holes. Yet, API security risks haven’t gotten the attention they deserve. It has become clear that API security needs to be prioritized as companies strive to mitigate modern-day cyber exposures. Thus security-proofing APIs has become a huge challenge.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Lucy Security, a security training company based in Zug, Switzerland that works with many smaller public entities, has been in the thick of this onslaught. The company’s software is used to run public servants and corporate employees through mock cyberattack training sessions. CEO Colin Bastable at RSA 2020.

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IT Governance

MAY 17, 2018

This week, we discuss the exposure of millions of Facebook users’ data, security failings in train passenger networks and Kaspersky Lab’s relocation to Switzerland. Have you ever used – or perhaps, given its reliability, I should say tried to use – Wi-Fi on a train? Here are this week’s stories. million people”.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2022

You must assemble a team, conduct a gap analysis and risk assessment, apply security controls, create documentation and perform staff awareness training. Your ISMS (information security management system) was built to address risks that you identified during the certification process, but the threat landscape is constantly evolving.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 17, 2018

One of IT Governance’s governance and risk management consultants, Andrew Pattison, was interviewed by GBC News last week about the most common types of cyber threats after delivering IT Governance’s three-day training course on “Effective Protection against Cyber crime”. The course was held in Gibraltar and hosted by Rock Learning.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In more recent months, we launched the channel partner programme in Europe and America, with training and security testing proving especially popular. We are the market leader in data privacy and cyber security risk management solutions, so it makes sense to partner with us. What is it that makes IT Governance special?

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IT Governance

APRIL 25, 2019

Anyone interested in getting into or advancing their career in cyber security probably knows that they will need training and qualifications. But given that the field is so broad, how are you supposed to decide which course is right for you? What are the differences between these courses? Length : Three days.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2024

Here are all our Q&As to date, grouped by broad topic: AI Cyber attacks and data breaches Cyber Essentials Cyber resilience Cyber security Data privacy DORA Incident response ISO 27001 PCI DSS PECR Security testing Training Miscellaneous To get new expert insights straight to your inbox, sign up to our weekly newsletter, the Security Spotlight.

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IT Governance

JULY 8, 2020

Digital technologies are evolving so rapidly that vulnerabilities emerge faster than they can be secured. This is the opinion of the WEC (World Economic Forum) in its Incentivizing Secure and Responsible Innovation report, which was published earlier this month. Organisational security. Product security.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2020

Likewise, security researchers have found several major vulnerabilities – one of which can be used to steal Windows passwords, and another two that be used to take over a Zoom user’s Mac and tap into the webcam and microphone. Zoom has taken accountability for many of its security and privacy failings, which is always a positive step.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The Scottish government therefore launched Safe, secure and prosperous: a cyber resilience strategy for Scotland in 2015 to help develop a culture of cyber resilience across the country. All public-sector bodies in Scotland are required to take urgent measures to develop cyber resilience and become “exemplars” of online security.

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