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. Protecting your organisation from cyber attacks and data breaches is a complex undertaking. Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022. How we can help.

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Data breaches Government Insurance Risk 119

Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The declining cost of electronic data storage may have caused some company executives to conclude that retaining personal data forever is “cheap.” The matter involved one of France’s largest insurers, SGAM AG2R LA MONDIALE, which was subject to an inspection by the French data protection authority (the CNIL), in 2019.

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Personal data Insurance GDPR Record destruction 110

Collibra

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The data that healthcare organizations hold is incredibly valuable – it’s perhaps the most valuable asset they have. At an individual level, patient data often contains the key to understanding illness and potential recovery. As a result, data governance in healthcare is non-negotiable. Large volumes of sensitive data.

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Government Data Privacy Privacy Communications 59

IT Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Ransomware – malware that aims to prevent victims from accessing their data unless they pay their attackers – seems to be in the news more than ever before. Ransomware attackers rely on the simple fact that you need your data in order to work. Cyber insurance cover of up to £500,000 for additional peace of mind.

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Ransomware Insurance Phishing Access 134

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2020

When a reliable method of scamming money out of people, companies or governments becomes widely known, underground forums and chat networks tend to light up with activity as more fraudsters pile on to claim their share. And that’s exactly what appears to be going on right now as multiple U.S. Meanwhile, a number of U.S.

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Insurance Government Personal data Communications 327

Collibra

APRIL 1, 2021

Data governance is the essential foundation for organizations looking to create business value from data. It creates the structure that enables collaboration on and analysis of trusted data. Setting up effective data governance, however, can be quite challenging. How will that affect the workflows?

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Government Digital transformation Communications Retail 64

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Sidley and OneTrust DataGuidance are pleased to announce that registration is now open for their annual Data Protection in Financial Services (DPFS) Week. Join us from February 28 – March 3 for DPFS Week 2022 , a series of webinars looking at the impacts of data privacy across the financial sector. Sina Kian, VP of Strategy, Aleo.

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Financial Services Privacy Data Privacy Cybersecurity 103

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.

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Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Legal risk: This is a compliance risk that involves the organization breaking government rules, resulting in a risk of financial and reputational loss. This strategy shifts the risk from the organization onto another party; in many cases, the risk shifts to an insurance company.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This is despite increased data protection requirements, with the introduction of the likes of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , and a growing number of cyber attacks, many of which have sparked high-profile debates about the importance of an effective defences. But that’s only one part of the equation. Get started.

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Security GDPR Cloud Insurance 124

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

This will work fine for the largest companies and government agencies, but smaller companies, non-profits, and government agencies may have difficulty finding appropriate vendors. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) only applies to organizations that transmit, store, or receive health data.

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IT Compliance Cybersecurity Communications 97

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Years of data disappeared. It’s easy to think of it as a problem the federal government must address or something that enterprises deal with, but cybersecurity has to be addressed closer to home, as well. His company supplies a co-managed SIEM service to mid-sized and large enterprises, including local government agencies.

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Government Digital transformation Mining Insurance 147

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Disaster recovery is effectively a form of insurance; you are spending money preparing for a scenario that you hope never occurs. This planning committee should contain representatives from all areas of the organisation, with the operations manager and data processing manager acting as key members. Collect data. Test the plan.

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Insurance Risk Data breaches Government 113

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 | March 28th, 2023 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks Users need to adapt to an evolving threat landscape in which attackers can use AI tools like ChatGPT to craft extremely convincing phishing emails, according to Matthew Tyson at CSO. "A in exponential terms. back in 2020.

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Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 83

John Battelle's Searchblog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Sovrn , a company I still chair, has a similar mission, but with a serious data and tech focus. My current work is split between two projects: One has to do with data governance, the other political media. How might they be connected? First, Data. How much have you thought about that word in the past two years?

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Government IT Marketing ROT 92

Information Governance Perspectives

MARCH 20, 2020

I was recently interviewed for an article on Data Governance & Privacy for a number of periodicals including Info Risk Today on “Data Governance: How to Tackle 3 Key Issues: The Importance of Accountability, Data Inventory, and Automation. What are the two main challenges of data governance?

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Government Privacy Compliance Digital transformation 40

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2019

Prepare for an attack by backing up your data. This might seem futile – the police will almost certainly be unable to recover your data, let alone catch the crooks – but evidence of the attack is necessary for filing a cyber insurance claim. If you don’t already have cyber insurance, it’s worth considering.

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Ransomware Insurance Encryption Paper 99

Lenny Zeltser

JULY 1, 2020

the scammers get these details from massive data breaches, such as the Equifax breach. The most likely way in which you’ll learn that you’ve fallen victim to the identity theft-based unemployment insurance scam is by receiving an unsolicited debit card in the mail. I believe in this scheme.

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Insurance Data breaches Government IT 116

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. With all this in mind, let’s take a look at what a scammer does, who they target, and how to spot one trying to pick your metaphorical pockets.

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Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 120

IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Organisations such as IT Governance that offer cyber security as a service assign dedicated experts to oversee the organisation’s data protection and data privacy needs. In this blog, we look at three other ways that cyber security as a service can benefit your organisation, and help you understand how the process works.

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Security Insurance Data breaches Information Security 131

Krebs on Security

APRIL 12, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) said today it seized the website and user database for RaidForums , an extremely popular English-language cybercrime forum that sold access to more than 10 billion consumer records stolen in some of the world’s largest data breaches since 2015. Not all of those undercover buys went as planned.

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Sales Data breaches Government Access 217

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. % This is a false economy. Our research found 8.2

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Security Data breaches Government Insurance 116

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The 911 call center needs a robust phone system, trained staff, and a decision-tree process to understand how to route issues to the appropriate emergency or non-emergency agencies to address a caller’s needs. If the marketing data computer crashes, the design company will need to respond and restore the computer and the data.

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Risk Compliance Communications Insurance 67

Getting Information Done

APRIL 18, 2017

Some of these data breaches are not only a result of internal malicious acts but also unintentional mistakes by employees. If most agree that they will likely experience a data breach, then this attention to the perimeter only addresses a portion of the risk. billion on security technology in 2016—and still, experience data breaches.

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Government Cybersecurity Insurance Information governance 53

Hunton Privacy

MAY 27, 2015

After a number of high-profile data breaches, corporate cybersecurity is facing increased scrutiny and attention from consumers, the government and the public. In a webinar, entitled Cyber Insurance: Addressing Your Risks and Liabilities , hosted by Hunton & Williams LLP and CT , Hunton & Williams partners Lon A.

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Insurance Risk Data breaches Education 45

IT Governance

JULY 17, 2019

Norsk wiped its systems and restored clean versions from backups, knowing that its cyber insurance policy would help cover the costs. See also: How to handle a ransomware attack. How should you investigate a data breach? Meanwhile, employees from across the organisation were drafted in to ensure operations continued.

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Security 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

However, even after the Colonial Pipeline attack, less than half of businesses (48%) have a formal ransomware plan according to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report. In addition, the report found that one in five businesses have paid or would pay a ransom to get their data. Governments step up to protect all businesses.

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Insurance Ransomware Encryption Authentication 71

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. How to choose a GRC platform. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. MetricStream. ServiceNow.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 3, 2019

Identity governance and administration, or IGA , has suddenly become a front-burner matter at many enterprises. Related: Identity governance issues in the age of digital transformation. With each identity comes certain entitlements and authorizations, which need to be monitored and governed. Users re-defined. Compliance matters.

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Digital transformation Insurance Compliance Healthcare 140

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Insurance 90

Insurance Government Cybersecurity Risk 90

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 4, 2021

Increased scrutiny over connected car and automobile industry data from Chinese regulators, including push towards data localisation. China is a leading marketing for connected and autonomous vehicles, and use and analytics of connected vehicle data has been encouraged by Chinese Government support of big data and AI technology.

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Big data Compliance Personal data Insurance 66

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 provide a framework of activities that you must perform to achieve compliance and support your cyber resilience strategy, and they can be leveraged to help you meet regulatory requirements, such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the NIS (Network and Information Systems) Regulations 2018.

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Risk GDPR Communications Insurance 83

Collibra

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Data-driven organizations are depending on modern technologies and AI to get the most out of their data assets. But they struggle with data quality issues all the time. Incomplete or inaccurate data, security problems, hidden data – the list is endless. What are the most common data quality issues?

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Analytics Customer Experience Marketing Unstructured data 96

Info Source

JUNE 7, 2023

Fresneda: The biggest one, at least in the United States right now, is clearly insurance. If I’m an insurance company, I have to spread my risks. But it’s unstructured content coming in for government, for healthcare, for transportation, even logistics companies are having some challenges.

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Insurance Marketing Customer Experience Compliance 52

AIIM

APRIL 21, 2022

Each week, you’ll get a box of fresh ingredients delivered to your door and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each meal. It doesn’t matter if you’re an insurance company, local government agency, or something else. Hello Fresh is a meal kit delivery service that allows you to select a menu from dozens of unique dishes.

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Customer Experience Digital transformation Insurance Government 147

IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

Threats to your data are virtually everywhere these days, and too often, data compromises seem almost inevitable. But with a proactive approach to data security, organizations can fight back against the seemingly endless waves of threats. Data breaches can be disastrous for organizations.

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Security Data breaches Data Privacy Compliance 40

IT Governance

JANUARY 5, 2018

This could be hardware, laptops, systems, intellectual property and customer data. How to conduct an effective ISO 27001 risk assessment. Sharing the risk, by insuring or outsourcing it. A cyber security risk assessment identifies information assets that could be affected by a cyber attack.

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