The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Even when looking at the various kinds of risks to business, cyber attacks still remain the biggest problem. But new data shows there may be a lesson to be learned to minimize losses.

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Risk Data breaches Security awareness Security 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million settlement in a multi-state investigation of the data breach that the company suffered in 2014. million settlement over the 2014 data breach. In 2014, Home Depot revealed that the data breach impacted 56 million customers across the US and Canada. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Data breach).

Retail 118

Retail Data breaches Information Security Security awareness 118

AIIM

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The amount of data stored on electronic systems today is exploding and growing at an exponential rate. Data breaches, privacy concerns, and growing e-discovery costs continue to evolve how organizations approach controlling their business data while balancing worker productivity.

Security awareness 90

Security awareness e-Discovery Security Records Management 90

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. Should a criminal hacker find an exploit, pretty much every computer-using organisation in the world would be at risk. million (about £4.5

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Data breaches Security awareness Passwords Risk 97

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Cyber attacks and data breaches are on the rise, and it’s easy to believe they’re all caused by criminal hackers out for financial gain. Last quarter, it was found that four of the five leading causes of data breaches are because of human or process error. Data is often taken by insiders looking to profit from it.

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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. It demands adequate security measures and has been widely publicised, as it has the potential to levy large fines against non-compliant organisations.

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Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

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. An effective cyber incident response programme helps organisations prepare for and respond to data breaches. Penetration testing.

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Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

With stories of data breaches appearing daily, many organisations will be wondering when their time will come. The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget.

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Data breaches GDPR Security awareness Paper 71

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

million and implement a series of data security practices in response to a data breach the company experienced in 2014. We previously reported on a settlement Home Depot reached in 2017 to resolve a putative class action brought by financial institutions impacted by the 2014 data breach.

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Data breaches Information Security Security awareness Sales 64

KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

1 Root Cause of Data Breaches Verizon's DBIR always has a lot of information to unpack, so I'll continue my review by covering how stolen credentials play a role in attacks. So, what does the report say about the most common threat actions that are involved in data breaches? million simulated phishing security tests.

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Data breaches Phishing Security awareness Ransomware 73

KnowBe4

MARCH 21, 2024

In an age when 70% - 90% of successful data breaches involve social engineering (which gets past all other defenses), sufficient training is needed to best reduce human-side cybersecurity risk. Everyone should be trained in how to recognize social engineering attempts, how to mitigate (i.e., delete, ignore, etc.)

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Verizon Enterprises’ 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) can seem imposing to get through. The report is a treasure-trove of data just begging InfoSec professionals of all types to pore over and analyze with the hope of applying this knowledge to their own efforts. The lesson for security awareness managers?

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #08 | February 21st, 2023 [Heads Up] Reddit Is the Latest Victim of a Spear Phishing Attack Resulting in a Data Breach There is a lot to learn from Reddit's recent data breach, which was the result of an employee falling for a "sophisticated and highly-targeted" spear phishing attack.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

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. Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based.

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Encryption Risk Data breaches Access 124

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

million in data breach costs compared to organizations without an IR team or IR plan testing. Cybersecurity awareness and training Many companies struggle to understand their cyber risk. To help prepare, many organizations are testing their incident response (IR) plans and teams with cyber range simulations.

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Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 94

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This includes scanning data in transit between devices or networks, as well as data at rest stored on servers, endpoints, or in the cloud, to ensure comprehensive coverage for detecting and preventing potential data breaches or illegal access.

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Data breaches Compliance Risk Access 70

The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. Hackers can hurt your business or organization in many ways.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Bruck announced that its Division of Consumer Affairs had reached a $425,000 settlement with New Jersey-based providers of cancer care, Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC, RCCA MSO LLC and RCCA MD LLC (collectively, “RCCA”), over alleged failures to adequately safeguard patient data.

Data breaches 101

Data breaches Privacy Security awareness Risk 101

IT Governance

MARCH 30, 2021

Two in five businesses reported a cyber attack or data breach in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021. The study suggests that the threat has increased as a result of COVID-19, with security teams finding it harder to implement and manage defence mechanisms.

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Data breaches Phishing Security awareness GDPR 120

KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

The human factor is involved in 82% of data breaches, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.

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Data breaches Phishing Risk Security 66

KnowBe4

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It is better to be proactive and prevent potential data breaches. But in general, security awareness training (SAT) programs should strive to win “hearts and minds” and proponents versus opponents. It is the best type of security awareness education, far more effective than regular training content alone.

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Phishing Security awareness Education Cybersecurity 102

OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

Challenges for organizations in adopting AI While enterprises like to move to adopt AI faster to drive growth, automation, and security, there are a few concerns that CISOs and their enterprises are struggling with. Strategizing Integrating AI risk management into the overarching security strategy is of paramount importance.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

that resolves the states’ investigation into a 2019 data breach that compromised approximately 34 million payment cards used by consumers at Wawa stores and fueling locations. . The data breach affected approximately 850 Wawa locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2018

He continued: We are talking children the court has taken action to protect from someone who would put them at risk and the council is potentially the organisation leaking their address. Councillor Ross Grant said the news made him “feel sick in my stomach”. Find out more >>

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

On the plus side, over 80% said that they had taken steps towards becoming compliant, mostly in the form of updating policies, training staff, appointing a DPO (data protection officer) or carrying out a data audit. Mandatory breach recording and reporting. Easy steps to reduce the risks and demonstrate GDPR compliance.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

They also help security teams pinpoint vulnerabilites, improve overall incident response and reduce the risk of data breaches and financial losses from successful phishing attempts. Phishing tests are usually part of broader security awareness training led by IT departments or security teams.

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Phishing Security awareness Analytics Cybersecurity 80

DXC Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The security threat from insiders is growing. Consider the most recent Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR), which found that 20% of cybersecurity incidents and 15% of data breaches investigated within the Verizon DBIR originated from people within the organization.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients. Safeguarding data in workplace settings gets plenty of attention.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

There is no escaping the threat of data breaches. Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. Many data breaches are the result of simple mistakes.

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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 ? Campaign launch.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. If anyone fails to perform their role, the chance of a data breach increases dramatically. Dorset Cyber Security Awareness Event : 16 October 2019.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

A high-profile cyber incident may cause substantial financial and reputational losses to an organization, including the disruption of corporate business processes, destruction or theft of critical data assets, loss of goodwill, and shareholder and consumer litigation. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

In second place, with an average ranking of 3.63, is low security awareness among employees – something only addressed by creating a strong security culture with new-school security awareness training at the center of it all. This puts your network in jeopardy!

Ransomware 76

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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.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Technology can only do so much to protect an organisation from data breaches. That’s why Requirement 12 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) instructs organisations to implement policies and procedures to help staff manage risks. What you should include in a PCI DSS policy.

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