IT Governance

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But where they aren’t, every organisation that uses them can be at risk, with potentially far-reaching consequences. Higher risks for the finance sector For the finance sector, the risk is higher than average. What can financial entities do to secure their supply chain? What are the requirements under DORA?

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cyber workforce shortage There are over four million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the world today. Filling these vacancies has become a security imperative, and several global compliance mandates have been established to tackle the issue. Other regions around the world have similar cyber mandates. Cyberattacks will top USD 10.5

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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

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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One of the most common mistakes that organisations make when addressing cyber security is that they consider it a one-off event. That’s a problem when cyber risks are constantly evolving, as is the way your organisation operates. What is threat management? Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The war against cyber crime has, for some time, been a losing battle. According to Cisco’s 2022 Cybersecurity Almanac , the amount of money organisations spend recovering from cyber attacks is expected to increase by 75% in the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, reaching as much as $10.5 trillion (about £8.9 trillion). . trillion). .

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. With complex compliance processes, requiring firms to create and run protocols for regulated data.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

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). What skills are required? Cyber security focuses on protecting computer systems from unauthorised access or being otherwise damaged.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools.

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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. If you’re wondering why your employees pose such a big risk and how staff awareness can protect you, we explain everything you need to know in this blog.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

How attackers try to remain undetected and/or mask their actions Vanessa Horton holds a degree in computer forensics, as well as a number of cyber security and forensics qualifications. Vanessa is now part of GRCI Law’s cyber incident response team, helping clients with their cyber security requirements. What is anti-forensics?

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Noticeably, covered entities are now subject to new requirements imposing heightened responsibilities on Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) and more specific and prescriptive requirements in relation to governance, risk assessments, and notifications to the NYDFS.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 14, 2018

A multinational conglomerate, government contractor, or public university must comply with ten or more, which makes demonstrating regulatory compliance seem like a daunting, even impossible, undertaking. Organizations that have control of their information have an easier time demonstrating compliance with regulations. Train employees.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

In this guide, we will discuss what KMaaS is, how it works, its benefits, and best practices for its implementation. What is Key Management as a Service? By using a cloud-based KMaaS provider, organizations can centralize and automate their key lifecycle management, reducing the risk of inconsistent policies or compromised keys.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

What do the statistics say? 2019 (Q2–Q4) 2020 (Q2–Q4) 2021 (Q2–Q4) 2022 (Q2–Q4) Data breaches 855 752 (-12%) 630 (-16%) 648 (+3%) Cyber attacks 143 245 (+71%) 230 (-6%) 285 (+23%) Note 1: The ICO data set only provides the numbers for Q2 2019 until Q4 2022.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

New data found in GreatHorn's 2023 State of Email Security report shows that this is exactly what's been happening in the last 12 months. In an article for Dark Reading, Watson explains that security training should emphasize that employees should build habits to follow security practices in their personal and professional lives. "In

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

They are convenient, easy to buy, easy to use, easy to gift, usually allow the receiver to pick just what they want, and are often received as a reward for doing something. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Did You Know?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Those findings echo comments made earlier this year at the RSA Conference by Joe Hubback, managing director EMEA at cyber risk management startup ISTARI. Assessing AI and Security Training. “Many vendors present AI as a black box solution, so how do you qualify risks and benefits? . What Should Security Buyers Do?

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Armstrong Archives

AUGUST 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll talk more about the HIPAA, the importance of compliance, some common HIPAA violations, and more! Some of the data that it covers are: Electronic health records Billing details Health insurance information The Importance of Compliance There are severe consequences to not abiding by the HIPAA rules.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

These errors are not always entirely preventable, as some level of human error is inevitable, but proper training in cybersecurity awareness can greatly decrease the likelihood of human mistakes leading to data breaches. While cybersecurity awareness training can take many forms, most training programs are computer-based.

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IT Governance

APRIL 24, 2024

Bridget made interesting points around how large language models such as ChatGPT are constantly using data to train their systems. Organisations must conduct an exposure assessment to mitigate such risks. A concern here is the quality of the input data: if this is wrong, it affects all future outputs.

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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. Here are three reasons to consider it: Reduce the risk of data breaches. Meet compliance requirements. Career growth.

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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. Here are three reasons to consider it: Reduce the risk of data breaches. Meet compliance requirements. Career growth.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What would the consequences be if such an event happens were to happen on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or during the holiday shopping season? Retailers started the century as the prime targets for cyber attackers looking for credit card data. Treat your cyber threats like your physical ones.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Now is the moment to train your personnel on security best practices, if you haven’t already. Experian predicts 2022 will be a hangover from the “cyberdemic” of 2021, making it crucial to stay ahead by designing a cybersecurity training program for employees and strengthening defenses.

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IT Governance

APRIL 20, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us stuck inside and struggling to find ways to remain productive, now might be the perfect time to take an online cyber security training course. Let’s take a look at five of the best online courses for cyber security. Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course.

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IT Governance

JULY 7, 2021

The threat of cyber security incidents looms over all organisations. There are simply too many things that can go wrong – whether it’s a cyber attack, a technical malfunction or another delay – to assume that operations will always be functional. Understand cyber security incidents. Train your staff.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Risk management framework for outsourced data: Where a firm outsources the processing of data, including to an intra-group company, there must be in place an appropriate risk management framework that allows the firm to identify and mitigate the risks inherent in that outsourcing.

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IT Governance

JULY 8, 2020

Doing so means they get a step ahead of their competitors, but it comes at the cost of reviewing and addressing cyber security risks. Effective cyber security begins with a solid internal understanding of risks and the processes designed to mitigate them. Likewise, senior management should adopt cyber resilience.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Protecting your organization from IT security risks is an ongoing, fluid task. As a savvy tech leader, you are likely hyperfocused on performing security risk audits to keep your networks strong and protected. Components of Security Risk Assessments. IT policies and training. Encryption strength. Mobile devices.

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IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)’s compliance deadline is looming. Every organisation that processes personal data must be in compliance with the new law by 25 May or risk substantial regulatory fines from the Information Commissioner’s Office and legal action from aggrieved data subjects.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

But first, here’s a quick overview before we explore each in-depth: Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): Best used to maintain a robust security posture across your cloud infrastructure by instantly discovering configuration errors and compliance violations. Compatible with third-party threat intelligence.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Data breaches only need to be reported if they “pose a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural living persons”. For example, if the information can’t be linked to a specific individual, there’s likely to be very little risk. Provide details of your staff awareness training programme. Not all breaches need to be reported.

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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. The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has published a handy guide to what you need to know about data protection during the pandemic. Risk-based approach.

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