The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

One new challenge CISOs’ suddenly face is how to lock down web conferencing tools, like Zoom, Skype and Webex, without gutting their usefulness. Cyber criminals have discovered Zoom logons, in particular, to be useful for carrying out credential stuffing campaigns to probe for deeper access inside of breached networks.

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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? .

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the last year alone, advisers and wealth managers in financial sectors have witnessed an 80% increase in cyber threats and intrusion activity, with investment advisers being particularly vulnerable due to the sensitive nature of the data they handle. The only way to prevent this part of your defense is through training and testing.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. These figures are on the rise, demonstrating the increasing importance of effective cyber security. The key to preventing attacks is to understand how they happen. Poor patch management. Weak passwords.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released the finalized amendments of Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations. Implementation timelines have been shared by NYDFS for each categories of organizations subject to the new rules, including covered entities, small businesses, and Class A companies.

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2020

Organisations often fall into the trap of lumping cyber security together with their other IT functions. Although they are obviously connected – anti-malware, firewalls and a host of other technologies are a core part of cyber security – there is a lot more to it. What they need is a wider understanding of cyber security.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Organisations that adopted hybrid working during the pandemic have had to adjust many policies and processes, but one that they may have overlooked is their CIR (cyber incident response) plan. However, a hybrid workforce means employees will be dispersed, and it risks the possibility of them being unreachable.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Cyber crime is an increasingly lucrative business, with threat actors reportedly pocketing $6.9 Organisations are being urged to respond to the threat by investing more in cyber security defences, but if those solutions aren’t part of a cohesive strategy, the benefits will be minimal. Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. So why are organisations unable to address the fundamentals of cyber security? Where are all the cyber security experts? Where are all the cyber security experts?

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IT Governance

AUGUST 13, 2020

Cyber Essentials, the UK government-assured security scheme, is a terrific way of giving you a general overview of the effectiveness of your cyber security practices. What Cyber Essentials lacks, though, is a process to manage your day-to-day security concerns. That’s where Cyber Security as a Service comes in.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Defending Financial Services Against Fraud in a Shifting Cyber Landscape sparsh Tue, 11/14/2023 - 05:05 As we approach International Fraud Awareness Week during 12-18 November 2023, taking stock of the evolving threat landscape and the vulnerabilities that financial services organizations face is crucial. billion annually.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

“All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems. softwa re company Kaseya. The guidance aims at helping government and private sector organizations in preventing such kinds of incidents. ” reads CISA’s guideline.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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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. The 125-question exam takes up to 3 hours to complete.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

Malware is one of the most common cyber security threats that organisations and individuals face. For example, they can only spot known types of malware, and according to the AV-Test Institute , almost half a million new types of malware are detected each day. However, those tools are not flawless. But how exactly does malware work?

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Keep An Eye Out] Beware of New Holiday Gift Card Scams. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Get a look at THREE NEW FEATURES and see how easy it is to train and phish your users. We announced the brand-new mobile learner app.

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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

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. Was this the right decision? Staying on top of the coronavirus crisis.

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IT Governance

MAY 24, 2022

Organisations must always look for cost-effective ways to address the cyber security risks they face. With more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches last year , and organisations spending almost £3 million on average responding to security incidents , effective risk management is a top priority. Download now.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks.

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IT Governance

MARCH 24, 2022

Three quarters of UK residents are concerned about their online safety, according to a study by the cyber security firm Surfshark. There are regular news stories of data breaches, while the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) has changed the way organisations handle personal data. Ignorance isn’t bliss.

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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. So, what should marketing agencies do to reduce the risk of cyber attacks and protect their reputation? We recommend starting with our free guide: Cyber?Security?and Here are our three top tips.

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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

JANUARY 26, 2022

Since the early days of the pandemic, experts warned that cyber criminals would thrive on new vulnerabilities and unfamiliar working conditions. A Software Advice report has found that 62% of UK-based SMEs experienced an increase in cyber threats in the last two years. million (about £940,000).

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin calling out Iran’s “robust cyber program,” and cautioning everyone to be prepared for Iran to “conduct operations in the United States.” ” Related: Cyber warfare enters Golden Age In fact, strategic cyber operations essentially pitting Russia and Iran against the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

This includes establishing explicit goals for your organization, such as improving security posture or reducing risk. Therefore, it is critical to understand the context surrounding your assets, such as their network and service dependencies and their business value to your organization.

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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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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. Continually test and review risks. As such, you must regularly monitor the risks you face to ensure that your defences are adequate. Perform internal audits.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. Related: Gamification training gains traction. PhishingBox.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Organisations that suffer security incidents are sometimes said to be victims of “cyber extortion”, but it’s often unclear what exactly that phrase means. Put simply, cyber extortion is an umbrella term for a variety of cyber crimes. Put simply, cyber extortion is an umbrella term for a variety of cyber crimes.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

A leader tasked with cybersecurity can get ahead of the game by understanding where we are in the story of machine learning (ML) as a hacking tool," Tyson writes. "At Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Not until an employee sends a reply, runs an attachment, or fills in a form is sensitive information at risk.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 11, 2023

Welcome to our January 2023 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. This month, we delve into a scam that attempts to trick cyber security professionals and look at a new banking trojan that has experts worried.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Related: Atrium Health breach highlights third-party risks. One might assume top-tier financial services firms and healthcare vendors would have solved third-party cyber exposures by now. Third-party cyber risks are likely to persist at the current scale for a while longer. Uphill battle.

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