The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2022

It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. For this study, a data breach was defined as an intruder copying or leaking user data such as names, surnames, email addresses, passwords, etc. Essential security tool.

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IT Governance

APRIL 4, 2024

A Springboard to Career Success CISM® (Certified Information Security Manager) is a globally recognised qualification that provides a good understanding of IT security with a management flavour. How is CISM different from general information security certifications? It’s not just technical training – it’s management training.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The (ISC)² 2022 Cybersecurity Workforce Study reported that 3.4 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?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing office workers around the world to work from home, organisations have faced a cyber security challenge like no other. Cyber security jobs provide a stable career. Indeed, a Totaljobs study found that two thirds of workers have used the pandemic to evaluate their jobs. Where do you start?

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IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2023

Organisations worldwide are investing in technologies at an unprecedented rate, with an IDC study published last year reporting that digital transformation spending is expected to hit $3.4 Despite these rising costs, one area that remains unchanged is digital transformation. trillion (£2.73 trillion) by 2026. We have already seen a 12.7%

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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

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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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2018

Michael Stout, our course trainer, has led CEH courses for more than ten years, and has worked for all the major training centres in the UK and Western Europe. He was the first CEH trainer on the continent and helped roll out training courses in a number of European markets. Every IT professional should have a CEH qualification.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2021

According to a Microsoft study , 73% of workers want to keep the flexible work arrangements created in response to COVID-19, and 67% want a return to in-person collaboration. Although employees and employers may rejoice at the flexibility that hybrid working affords, you must understand the cyber security risks associated with it.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whatever your level of knowledge and expertise, following our certification path will help you develop your career with the knowledge and qualifications you need to practise Azure administration and security management. . Learn more about Microsoft 365 and Azure training courses >> . The course covers: .

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Research presented at the USENIX SOUPS security conference in 2020 supports the theory, although it was slightly more optimistic. It found that employees will recall cyber security staff awareness guidance for four months before their knowledge begins to fade. Take information security staff awareness for instance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SaaS data security: here’s why enterprises need to focus on this fast-growing challenge now! Of course, no good story is complete without some dark characters. With a larger number of SaaS Apps across multiple cloud platforms to secure, operational errors and their associated risks start to grow. On average, enterprises use 2.3

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Organisations usually spend most of their security budget on technologies intended to keep cyber criminals out of their systems, but this overlooks their biggest vulnerability: human error. And yet organisations do comparatively little to secure these weaknesses by way of staff awareness training. Barriers to training.

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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

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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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification. ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. There’s a huge demand for qualified administrators and cyber security professionals. Cloud security with Microsoft Azure.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 7, 2021

That’s the upshot of a new report, The State of Passwordless Security 2021 , put out by HYPR , a New York City-based supplier of advanced authentication systems. HYPR polled 427 IT professionals and found a high level of awareness about passwordless authenticators — and not just for enhanced security. Benefits beyond security.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 22, 2019

MediaPRO today announced the results of a commissioned Total Economic Impact TM study that revealed as much as $256,400 in total benefits for an organization implementing MediaPRO’s security and privacy awareness training platform. Download the study itself , or register for the Sept. Consultant.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

UK organisations are overlooking the importance of cyber security staff awareness training, instead investing in expensive and unnecessary technologies, a VMware and Forbes Insight study has found. So, why are businesses trapped in this cycle of investing in cyber security solutions they don’t need? Same solutions, same results.

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IT Governance

MAY 18, 2020

Almost half of organisations have suffered a cyber security incident as a result of the sudden shift to remote working, a new study has found. Most people agree that the lockdown is necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19, but it has also introduced security risks that have caught organisations off guard.

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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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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. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

From an article : Google’s researchers were able to trigger the exploits and study them by visiting the websites compromised by the hackers. Pangu Lab’s researchers presented the exploit at a security conference in China in April of this year, a few months before hackers used it against Hong Kong users.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Always, of course, but there are certain times when they should be especially alert. A study of cyberattacks has found that criminals are particularly attentive to changes in corporate leadership. When should organizations be on guard against social engineering ?

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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

JUNE 8, 2023

A Digital Guardian report found that 90% of corporate security breaches are the result of phishing attacks. The UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 revealed that 83% of organisations that suffered a cyber attack in the past year said that it was caused by phishing. Anatomy of an attack 19. com’ websites. org’ in 1.8%.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

With an average salary of more than £50,000 a year, you can understand why so many people are pursuing a career in information security management. The only requirement is an appropriate qualification, like CISMP (Certificate in Information Security Management Principles). People and physical security. Not convinced by CISMP?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Many workers feel the need to check work emails while on holiday, according to a T-Systems study. Those who do so need to understand the importance of using a secure connection to make sure they are not compromising business security and confidentiality. 28% said that they had never received any cyber security training.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 14, 2019

“ Bluetana ,” a new mobile app that looks for Bluetooth-based payment card skimmers hidden inside gas pumps, is helping police and state employees more rapidly and accurately locate compromised fuel stations across the nation, a study released this week suggests. student and principal author of the study.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

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. Get started on the basics.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2019

Achieving effective cyber security doesn’t have to be a long and expensive process. Training courses show staff how security threats affect them and help them apply best-practice advice to real-world situations. Another way to get ahead of potential security incidents is to run regular vulnerability scans.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

A joint five-month study conducted by Google with Stanford University researchers analyzed over 1.2 “However, by modeling the distribution of targeted users, we find that a person’s demographics, location, email usage patterns, and security posture all significantly influence the likelihood of attack.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Takuya Yoshida from Toyota’s InfoTechnology Center and his colleague Tsuyoshi Toyama are members of a Toyota team that developed the new tool, called PASTA (Portable Automotive Security Testbed). “It’s small and portable so users can study, research, and hack with it anywhere.” ” reported DarkReading.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2018

John Grimm, Thales eSecurity’s Senior Director of IoT Security Strategy, recently spoke with CyberWire’s Dave Bittner about key findings and trends from Thales eSecurity’s 2018 Global Encryption Trends Study. Mistakes that human beings make even in the course of trying to do things right. Have questions?

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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. Your staff.

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