IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 237 security incidents between April and June 2022, which accounted for 99,019,967 breached records.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Welcome to our second quarterly review of cyber attacks and data breaches for 2023. In this article, we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of security breaches , and delve into the infosec landscape over the past three months.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

IT Governance Podcast 2023-7: Capita, ChatGPT and TikTok (yet again) 5th April 2023 How to Prevent Malware Attacks: 8 Tips for 2023 5th April 2023 List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in March 2023 – 41.9 Million Records Breached 3rd April 2023 GDPR Article 17: What Is the Right to Erasure?

Encryption 126

Encryption Data breaches Phishing Government 126

IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. IT Governance discovered 377 security incidents between April and June 2021, which accounted for 1,224,539,395 breached records.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The framework consists of five interrelated stages (or ‘layers’) to mitigate the risk of data breaches: detection, protection, management, response and recovery. Even if one of these defensive layers is breached, the next works to further contain the damage. How we can help. What is cyber protection?

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Government Insurance Risk 119

IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

To find out, we looked at the ICO’s (Information Commissioner’s Office) public data set , specifically looking into four data breach types caused by human error: Data emailed to incorrect recipient. Data posted or faxed to incorrect recipient. Failure to redact. Failure to use Bcc. This isn’t too surprising.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Personal data Government GDPR 52

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2023, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , all personal data breaches must be recorded by the organisation and there should be a clear and defined process for doing so. In this blog, we take a look at the scenarios in which data protection breaches in schools must be reported.

Personal data 105

Personal data Data breaches Data collection GDPR 105

AIIM

JUNE 3, 2020

This new business environment has led to governance failures at three key pressure points: Information “entry points”. Governance Pressure Point 1 - Information “Entry Points”. Organizations that have adapted their information management strategies to the cloud and mobile need to extend their governance strategies as well.

Information governance 155

Information governance Government ROT Digital transformation 155

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. Your employees will be taught cyber security best practices , how to spot and respond to phishing scams and how to avoid mistakes when emailing stakeholders.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Phishing Government Risk 122

Dark Reading

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Effective customer data management helps companies avoid data breaches and the resulting cascade of issues. From validating "clean" data to centralized storage and a data governance strategy, management steps can help keep data safe.

Compliance 80

Compliance Data breaches Government 80

IT Governance

JULY 12, 2019

Digital Guardian recently asked a group of cyber security experts what the most important step is following a data breach. Several answered with some variation of ‘find out how it happened’. So how should you approach a data breach investigation? Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Computer and Electronics Education Access 103

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

For example, an attacker could cause a data breach by tricking a customer service chatbot into divulging confidential information from user accounts. With the IBM® watsonx™ AI and data platform , organizations can easily and securely deploy and embed AI across the business. The remoteli.io

Artificial Intelligence 66

Artificial Intelligence Risk Cybersecurity Access 66

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The GDPR applies to any organization that processes the personal data of European residents, regardless of where that organization is based. Common responsibilities include overseeing risk assessments, training employees on data protection principles, and working with government authorities. million per breach.

GDPR 83

GDPR Compliance Personal data Privacy 83

IT Governance

OCTOBER 3, 2018

With 43% of businesses already having suffered a breach or attack , it’s vital that you know the steps you need to take to report a breach. Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , certain types of data breach must be reported to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) within 72 hours of becoming aware of them.

Data breaches 45

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Government 45

IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The first 72 hours after you become aware of a data breach are critical. This is the deadline given to you under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to report information security incidents to your supervisory authority. Not all breaches need to be reported. How to report data breaches.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 110

IT Governance

JANUARY 1, 2019

There are few things organisations fear more than data breaches. The stakes were raised with the enforcement of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018. For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The first 72 hours after you become aware of a data breach are critical. This is the deadline given to you under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) to report information security incidents to your supervisory authority. Not all breaches need to be reported. How to report data breaches.

Data breaches 110

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Personal data 110

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2022

Italian authorities confirmed that the attacks has not caused data breach or other damages. Everything happens similarly to your actions – the Italians and the Spaniards are going to learn how to kill people in Ukraine. The post Pro-Russian hacktivists target Italy government websites appeared first on Security Affairs.

Government 106

Government Military Cybersecurity Data breaches 106

erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Do you know where your data is? What data you have? Add to the mix the potential for a data breach followed by non-compliance, reputational damage and financial penalties and a real horror story could unfold. s Information Commissioner’s Office had levied against both Facebook and Equifax for their data breaches.

Government 105

Government Security Metadata Data breaches 105

IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

There are few things organisations fear more than data breaches. The stakes were raised with the introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018. For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2022

How to maintain ISO 27001 certification. For example, your defences might have played a direct role in preventing a data breach or cyber attack. An ISMS isn’t just about preventing security breaches, though. The post How to Maintain ISO 27001 Certification: 7 Top Tips appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

Compliance 111

Compliance Information Security Risk Data breaches 111

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

The type of documents exposed includes business licenses, residential records such as deeds, tax information, and resumes for applicants to government jobs. Much of this information is supposed to be only accessible by the government and the citizens, meaning someone could potentially defraud an individual by posing as a government official.

Personal data 99

Personal data Data breaches Phishing Government 99

IT Governance

MARCH 20, 2024

Possible reasons for this trend change Reasons for organisations deprioritising security may include: Rising costs and economic uncertainty; Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty; and Fewer UK businesses identifying attacks or breaches, according to government data. % billion records breached in 2023.

Security 116

Security Data breaches Government Insurance 116

AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Your data policies must be: Clear: Your knowledge assets policy documents must be simple and unambiguous. Clarity and how you phrase certain things can be your lifeline should there be a data breach that ends up in a court of law. Thorough: You must have in-depth data policies. Cover all the bases. Scary, right?

Sales 137

Sales Data breaches Marketing Access 137

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The data breach notification requirements of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) are complicated, so it’s no surprise that many organisations aren’t sure what they’re supposed to be doing. What is a personal data breach? What is a personal data breach? Download the guide now.

Data breaches 85

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 85

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

If you’re among the seemingly small number of organisations that hasn’t yet suffered a data breach, you should be preparing for the inevitable. By and large, the public and regulators accept that breaches happen, and a strong response will prove that your organisation takes cyber security seriously and that you aren’t to blame.

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Personal data Security Government 100

IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

Singapore’s IHiS (Integrated Health Information Systems) has sacked two managers and fined five senior staff , including CEO Bruce Liang, for their part in last year’s SingHealth data breach. It almost always takes time to spot a breach, but the target should be no more than 100 days. The incident affected 1.5 million (about £4.5

Data breaches 97

Data breaches Security awareness Passwords Risk 97

IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2019

With the number of data breaches increasing every year, they are now a huge issue for organisations. 46% of all UK businesses identified at least one cyber breach in the past 12 months and and the International Data Cooperation predicts that a quarter of the world’s population will have been affected by a data breach by 2020.

Data breaches 75

Data breaches GDPR Compliance Risk 75

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The regulations from GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA are especially prevalent to MSPs and software vendors because they get access to data from so many organizations, but all businesses need to comply with them. PIPL Compliance CCPA Compliance GDPR Compliance How to Stay Up to Date with Changing Compliance Regulations. Compliance Overview.

GDPR 144

GDPR Compliance Data Privacy Privacy 144

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

The Regulation’s data breach notification provisions require data controllers to report certain incidents to the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of them. Use our breach readiness checklist for your free personalised guide on how to achieve GDPR compliance. Scoring less than 100% means you’re open to risk.

Data breaches 86

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Risk 86

IT Governance

JUNE 19, 2019

The Home Office reported 35 data breaches to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in 2018–19, including several cases of employees accidentally disclosing sensitive information to unauthorised parties. That’s not to suggest that the Home Office has suddenly got much worse at data protection. Improvements are coming.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Personal data Communications Risk 69

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has fined Uber £385,000 for a data breach affecting 35 million people, including 2.7 The crooks also accessed the personal data of 3.7 How will you respond to a data breach? million British customers. million drivers, including 82,000 from the UK.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches GDPR Personal data Compliance 91

IT Governance

JULY 24, 2018

You’ll no doubt be taking measures to protect yourself against sunburn, but don’t forget that your organisation needs to apply its own SPF (security protection factor) to protect itself from data breach damage. Data breach statistics. The stats also show that data breaches cost UK organisations an average of £2.48

Data breaches 64

Data breaches GDPR Risk Government 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to Address the Requirements of Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law of Indonesia divya Thu, 02/02/2023 - 06:35 In response to the increased number of attacks targeting the personal data of millions of Indonesian citizens, the government passed the first Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law in 2022.

Personal data 71

Personal data Encryption Data breaches Authentication 71

erwin

JULY 12, 2019

In light of recent, high-profile data breaches, it’s past-time we re-examined strategic data governance and its role in managing regulatory requirements. for alleged violations of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Govern PII “at rest”. Govern PII “in motion”.

GDPR 110

GDPR Government Metadata Compliance 110

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

With stories of data breaches appearing daily, many organisations will be wondering when their time will come. This blog outlines some of the free resources IT Governance offers to help organisations prevent, prepare for and respond to data breaches. This means ensuring you have a plan for responding to breaches.

Data breaches 71

Data breaches GDPR Security awareness Paper 71