Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

government officials as well as European security authorities, which have warned of the risks associated with Chinese telecoms equipment.” Over the last few years, multiple Western governments warned about the risks of cyber espionage conducted by the Chinese government on networks using Huawei and ZTE network appliance.

Government 98

Government Communications Risk Cybersecurity 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

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires encryption or equivalent security measures to protect private student records. In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct.

Encryption 95

Encryption IT Passwords IoT 95

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Researchers at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science have alerted security professionals about risks associated with GitHub and other platforms like pastebin that host public PoCs of exploits for known vulnerabilities. However, running code blindly without knowing what it does is the very definition of a script kiddie.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Ransomware Education Security 127

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

Twenty years ago, Saturday Night Live nailed a tendency in IT to be overly absorbed in tech-speak and to do a poor job of educating users. Here, we are more than two decades later, and it appears IT still can’t get its act together by offering sensible user direction directed toward a definite target that is comprehensible and actionable.

Communications 107

Communications Security awareness Security Cybersecurity 107

Data Protection Report

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Definitions and scope The final text will define AI with reference to the OECD definition. Minimal risk applications The Commission has emphasised that minimal risk applications will benefit from “a free pass and absence of obligations”.

Artificial Intelligence 57

Artificial Intelligence Risk Marketing Military 57

Data Matters

AUGUST 9, 2021

In addition, the Act expands the definition of personally identifying information, compromise of which would constitute a data breach, to include patient data and medical data—a general category of health-related information that is not limited to protected health information under HIPAA.

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Privacy Personal data Data Privacy 88

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Before that, he taught computer systems and network technologies in further and higher education. For more details on the first core requirement, risk management, see our interview with Andrew Pattison, head of GRC [governance, risk and compliance] consultancy Europe, from two weeks ago. What is your view on DORA as a whole?

Risk 52

Risk Compliance Government Security 52

Data Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

OCR’s reminders and recommendations for regulated entities include to: assess and reduce risks and vulnerabilities to the availability of ePHI, which is defined as “the property that data or information is accessible and useable upon demand by an authorized person” pursuant to the HIPAA Security Rule. 45 CFR 164.308(a)(5)(i).

Cybersecurity 88

Cybersecurity Privacy Insurance Risk 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing. Dealing with issues of insider cyber risk can be different and nuanced. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another.

Risk 97

Risk Data Privacy Security Privacy 97

IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But the COVID-19 lockdowns forced organisations to quickly create and provide remote working solutions, usually without the luxury of time to properly plan things and consider the risks involved. If you can, stick with OpenVPN, but definitely use L2TP/IPsec over PPTP. In short: stay away.

Encryption 106

Encryption Authentication Access Security 106

Hunton Privacy

MAY 10, 2022

The CTDPA exempts certain entities, including, for example, state and local government entities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, financial institutions subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLB”), and qualifying covered entities and business associates subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).

Privacy 118

Privacy Personal data Sales B2B 118

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 9, 2019

“We could definitely have been better prepared, and it’s totally unacceptable,” Luchansky told customers. And that posed risks based on what we did say publicly while the ransom negotiations were going on. “I take full responsibility for this. “That was done strategically for a good reason,” he said.

Phishing 205

Phishing Ransomware Sales Encryption 205

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. Employees are often compelled to jump through automated, bureaucratic hoops when actual security is at stake – with manual human interference and education coming into play only when there is a compliance box to be checked off. Compliance Comes Down to Risk Management.

Data Privacy 138

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 138

Collibra

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Also include identification of stakeholders, definition/approval and issue management processes. Establish communications, and deliver education to consumers to find, utilize, and trust data. Benefits and risks may be defined for each use case. Detailed process definition and technology education should be a roadmap step.

Government 52

Government Education Communications Metadata 52

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

There is certainly a truth to that, with much more public awareness of ransomware and the strategies organisations can take to mitigate the risk. The victim can now not simply rebuff the ransom demand, because they risked customers’ personal data being leaked online. The biggest data breaches of 2022. Keeping your organisation secure.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

Data Matters

MAY 29, 2019

NYC Forum Focus Area #1: Definition and Scope. Despite the relatively broad definition specified in Local Law 49, discussions at the ADS Task Force forum indicated a desire on the part of policymakers to focus on systems with the greatest risk of producing unwanted bias, disparate impact to certain groups, or other economic harm.

Artificial Intelligence 68

Artificial Intelligence GDPR Risk Personal data 68

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

Security 88

Security Authentication Access Encryption 88

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In effect, the law increased criminal and financial liability for managers and board members even as it avoided any definition of financial competence. See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Proposed SEC Security Changes. Compliance through consequences.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Communications 105

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Instead, multiple types of controls will need to be implemented that reinforce each other so that risks will be mitigated even if a single control fails. More sophisticated NAC solutions will enable risk assessments, onboarding processes, and event reporting.

Security 78

Security Encryption Cloud Communications 78

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As we often note, it’s hard to know definitively how many records have been compromised, because few publicly disclosed breaches contain this information. The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25). How many records have been compromised? Keeping your organisation secure.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

As we often note, it’s hard to know definitively how many records have been compromised, because few publicly disclosed breaches contain this information. As the graph above demonstrates, the other big contributors were the technology and media sector (37 incidents), the education sector (35), retail (18) and professional services (15).

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 130

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

As we often note, it’s hard to know definitively how many records have been compromised, because few publicly disclosed breaches contain this information. The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (35 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (18) and retail (16). Data breaches by sector.

Data breaches 115

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 115

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

As we often note, it’s hard to know definitively how many records have been compromised, because few publicly disclosed breaches contain this information. The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (36 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (16) and retail (14). Download now.

Data breaches 105

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 105

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

Collibra

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Your organization’s definition of a productive and successful data culture may look different from those of many others; your definition should be aligned with your organization’s unique characteristics and promote your business objectives.

Government 52

Government Digital transformation Education Compliance 52

Collibra

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Agreement to the risks, costs, and values. Organization communications and initial education for data governance. Protect the business (risk focused). risk focused). Inconsistent and unclear KPIs, metrics, and definitions. Identify and prioritize the business risks (hint: often risk has the greatest weight).

Government 59

Government Marketing Communications Risk 59

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To do this, state the policy’s purpose, scope, definitions, and exceptions and change guidelines. Simulate probable security risks to determine the firewall’s responsiveness and efficacy in preventing unauthorized access. Lastly, plan the policy’s dissemination.

Security 87

Security Access Communications Compliance 87

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2024

Only 1 definitely hasn’t had data breached. Source (New) Software Luxembourg Yes 3,600,000 National Automobile Dealers Association Source (New) Retail USA Yes 1,065,000 Consórcio Canopus Source (New) Professional services Brazil Yes 1,400,000 The Teaching Company (Wondrium by The Great Courses) Source (New) Education USA Yes 1.3

Data Privacy 75

Data Privacy Privacy Manufacturing Data breaches 75

Hunton Privacy

JULY 28, 2020

On July 23, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (the “ICO”) published the first two reports of its Data Protection Regulatory Sandbox Beta phase (the “Beta phase”) involving projects by Jisc (a not-for-profit organization serving the higher and further education and skills sectors) and Heathrow Airport Ltd.

IT 91

IT GDPR Personal data Compliance 91

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

As we often note, it’s hard to know definitively how many records have been compromised, because few publicly disclosed breaches contain this information. It was followed by the education sector (51) – and between them they accounted for 48% of all incidents that we identified. How many records have been compromised?

Data breaches 73

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 73

Preservica

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

I began by asking for her perspective on Information Governance, and she referred to IGI’s definition: Information governance is the activities and technologies that organizations employ to maximize the value of their information while minimizing associated risks and costs.

Digital preservation 56

Digital preservation Information governance Government Archiving 56

Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

. “The ferocity of cyber criminals to take advantage of COVID-19 uncertainties by preying on small businesses is disturbing,” said Andrew LaMarca , who leads the global high-risk and fraud team at Dun & Bradstreet. For the past several months, Milwaukee, Wisc.

Energy and Utilities 352

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Insurance Risk 352

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

With all of us being more exposed to online threats and risks, including phishing attacks, ransomware, and misinformation, being able to take action to protect our personal data and stand for a more responsible and polite online behavior will make a difference. What do you think have been the biggest risks for kids during quarantine?

Risk 71

Risk Personal data Phishing Ransomware 71

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In fact, the FTC in the US has been very clear about this: if customer data was put at risk by credential stuffing, then being the innocent corporate victim is no defence to an enforcement case. They made a decision of their own free volition which put them at risk and now they're suffering as a result.

Passwords 95

Passwords Education Data breaches Security 95

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

contaminated attachments, links to counterfeit websites, or instructions for performing activities that could pose a security risk) is commonly included in the message. These methods can improve email security , reduce the risk of successful spear phishing attacks, and increase overall email deliverability.

Phishing 83

Phishing Authentication Security awareness Passwords 83

John Battelle's Searchblog

DECEMBER 6, 2013

We’ve made a lot of progress since our first informal luncheon meeting nine months ago – I think the issue of fraud is now a top priority in our industry, and we continue work on best practices, solutions, and education. Today marks a milestone for our industry, the release of two white papers. We have to change that.

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Paper Education Risk IT 102