IT Governance

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

IT Governance’s research has discovered the following for October 2023: 114 publicly disclosed security incidents. Introducing our Data Breach Dashboard We’re excited to introduce our new monthly Data Breach Dashboard – a one-page overview of this month’s key findings that you can download for free. Where ‘up to’, etc.

Data breaches 87

Data breaches Insurance Ransomware Education 87

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

On July 1, 2020, amendments to Vermont’s data breach notification law, signed into law earlier this year, will take effect along with Vermont’s new student privacy law. Login credentials are not part of the definition of PII, but the law’s definition of a security breach now covers “personally identifiable information or login credentials.”

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Privacy Education Data Privacy 107

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. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. PIPL Raises the Bar – And the Stakes.

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

Welcome to our first 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 266 security incidents between January and March 2022, which accounted for 75,099,482 breached records.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Welcome to our third 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 identified 285 publicly disclosed security incidents between July and September 2022, which accounted for 232,266,148 compromised records.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Welcome to our third 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 266 security incidents between July and September 2021, which accounted for 185,721,284 breaches records.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 130

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

In today’s world, information and data means money and the people that are stealing the information have now reached new levels of sophistication. Interestingly, close to a half of all affected victims by Prometheus – paid ransom payment or their data has been sold to other parties interested in it.

Sales 91

Sales Ransomware Government GDPR 91

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. This represents an 11.5%

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. That represents an 14.8%

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Handol Kim provided a technical definition of AI and addresses the hype surrounding AI. Session 2 – Regulatory update: What do I need to know about managing my organization’s records? The discussion highlighted the need to retain data only for as long as necessary, factoring in legal and business requirements. D’Ambra , Sara A.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Risk Artificial Intelligence Privacy 136

Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2024

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops. The company said that the ransomware attack took place on Friday night and impacted only one data center in Sweden. Tietoevry notified law enforcement and impacted customers.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware Government Retail Cloud 117

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Welcome to our second quarterly review of cyber attacks and data breaches for 2023. Overview IT Governance discovered 297 security incidents between April and June 2023, which accounted for 116,933,247 breached records. With the victims unable to access their files or systems, they felt compelled to meet the criminals’ ransom demands.

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. This week, we’re taking a slightly different approach with the ‘publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks’ category, presenting the most interesting data points in a table format.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Privacy Energy and Utilities Data breaches 52

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

CILIP

JANUARY 5, 2024

In all her courage and conviction, she was confronting the reality of a brutal Taliban regime that used violence to deny millions of women and girls the basic right to an education. It is not for nothing that CILIP’s own ‘impact statement’ reads: “We change lives by improving education, literacy and prosperity for all.”

Libraries 98

Libraries Education Government Access 98

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

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 12, 2022

My first task as a Chief Data Officer (CDO) is to implement a data strategy. Over the past 15 years, I’ve learned that an effective data strategy enables the enterprise’s business strategy and is critical to elevate the role of a CDO from the backroom to the boardroom. Governance with a focus on transparency to instill trust.

Compliance 79

Compliance Cloud Mining Government 79

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Financial information, medical data, health reimbursements, postal addresses, telephone numbers and emails are not thought to have been compromised.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Data Protection Report

MARCH 8, 2021

On March 2, 2021, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia signed into law the Consumer Data Protection Act , which contains many elements of California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). institution of higher education. The new law goes into effect on January 1, 2023.

Personal data 64

Personal data GDPR Healthcare Sales 64

IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. What have organisations been asking you about lately? If you can, stick with OpenVPN, but definitely use L2TP/IPsec over PPTP. We sat down to chat to him. In short: stay away.

Encryption 106

Encryption Authentication Access Security 106

Hunton Privacy

MAY 10, 2022

On May 10, 2022, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring , after the law was previously passed by the Connecticut General Assembly in April. Connecticut is now the fifth state to enact a consumer privacy law.

Privacy 118

Privacy Personal data Sales B2B 118

Collibra

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I’m passionate about the everyday user because I really am the everyday user. I don’t have a data background – instead, I’ve been in training for over 15 years. So when I was asked to switch roles to data governance, I knew it would be a unique experience and I’d have a unique perspective.

Government 52

Government Education IT Access 52

ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Some technology trends such as real-time data analytics are on-going, while others are more recent, such as blockchain. When an organization’s senior management team decides to embrace DT and move forward with the initiative, the team may have varying ideas about DT, the key concepts, the scope of the initiative, the end product, and so on.

Digital transformation 59

Digital transformation Blockchain IT Computer and Electronics 59

Collibra

MARCH 17, 2021

A business glossary is more than just a list of terms and definitions. By incorporating data governance into building a business glossary, organizations can create a common business language and give users the context they need to efficiently use data. What are the challenges of building out a business glossary?

Government 59

Government Analytics Communications Access 59

Collibra

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

What is data quality and why is it important? The Data Management Association (DAMA) defines data quality management as the “Planning, implementation and control of activities… to assure data assets are fit for consumption and meet the needs of data consumers.” . be the “right data”).

IT 52

IT Analytics Sales Metadata 52

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. The codes created in cryptographic research are called cryptographic algorithms, or encryption algorithms, and the process of applying those algorithms to data is called encryption. How Does Encryption Process Data?

Encryption 111

Encryption IT Passwords IoT 111

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Before that, he taught computer systems and network technologies in further and higher education. We sat down to talk to him about the second core requirement of DORA [Digital Operational Resilience Act]: incident management. How necessary is this regulation, and how hopeful are you about its effectiveness?

Risk 52

Risk Compliance Government Security 52

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Changes to the Definition of Businesses Subject to the CPRA. The CPRA adjusts its definition of a “business” as defined by the CCPA; broadening the scope in some cases, and narrowing it in others. The CPRA expanded the definition of a business in several respects. However, in some cases, the definition of “business” is narrowed.

Privacy 122

Privacy B2B Sales Data breaches 122

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. I didn’t know either of them, but I have been writing about cryptography, security, and privacy for decades. I thought about it a lot before agreeing. It definitely had an effect on me.

Computer and Electronics 124

Computer and Electronics Encryption Government Privacy 124

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 11, 2024

The global AI governance landscape is complex and rapidly evolving. Key themes and concerns are emerging, however government agencies must get ahead of the game by evaluating their agency-specific priorities and processes. The term governance can be slippery.

Government 76

Government Education Artificial Intelligence Risk 76

Positively RIM

APRIL 17, 2014

Last year, when leaders of ARMA International and The Sedona Conference discovered they were each planning conferences on Information Governance for this April, it was obvious they should combine their efforts, not compete. The result was the first Executive Conference on Information Governance, held April 14-15 at Amelia Island, Florida.

Information governance 40

Information governance Government Records Management Communications 40

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In addition to data subjects’ rights to be informed, of access, to rectification, to erasure, to restrict processing, to data portability and to object, the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) sets out requirements relating to automated individual decision-making, including profiling. What is profiling under the GDPR?

GDPR 88

GDPR Personal data Financial Services Compliance 88

The Texas Record

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

We more than met expectations this year with over 350 people in attendance representing about 60 state agencies, 61 local government entities, and 22 vendors. We also had 23 speakers providing 12 educational sessions (the most sessions ever!)

Records Management 40

Records Management Libraries Archiving Information governance 40

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

This story is about the victims of a particularly aggressive business ID theft ring that’s spent years targeting small businesses across the country and is now pivoting toward using that access for pandemic assistance loans and unemployment benefits. Short Hills, N.J.-based ” PHANTOM OFFICES. .” ” PHANTOM OFFICES. .

Energy and Utilities 360

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Insurance Risk 360

Hunton Privacy

JULY 10, 2012

Training about personal data protection by world and European experts. The Commissioner organized this US expert’s visit in cooperation and with the assistance of the USAID with the aim of providing much needed, continuous and quality education of our staff about many ongoing data protection issues.

Education 40

Education Personal data Military Government 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls.

Security 107

Security Authentication Access Encryption 107

eDiscovery Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2021

1] In 2012, the ABA expanded the definition through an amendment concerning technological competence. Instead of yielding to eDiscovery trepidation, conduct an initial assessment to determine the cost, timeframe, and data types needed for the investigation. 2] Though Rule 1.1’s Analyze and understand a client’s systems and storage.

e-Discovery 78

e-Discovery Education Communications Access 78