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.”

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Libraries Education Government Access 98

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.

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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 142

Cybersecurity Ransomware Education Security 142

ARMA International

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Part 3 will discuss how to manage the various DT risks. This discussion will include methods, tools, and techniques such as using personae and identifying use cases that have high business value, while minimizing project risks. Information and data are synonyms but have different definitions. Introduction. Cloud-First.

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Digital transformation Blockchain IT Computer and Electronics 59

IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

It emerged this week, according to the New York City Department of Education, that data from a further 381,000 students was also compromised in this incident. This week, it turns out at least 191 further Australian organisations, including government entities, were affected by this breach, highlighting the risks of supply chain attacks.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

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. Luchansky said iNSYNQ was about to restore access to more than 90 percent of customer files by Aug.

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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

IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What have organisations been asking you about lately? 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.

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Encryption Authentication Access Security 102

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. However, over one-third of businesses are impacted by insider threats every year, and US businesses face about 2.500 internal security breaches in the aggregate per day. These cases are out there.

Risk 90

Risk Data Privacy Security Privacy 90

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.

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Encryption IT Passwords IoT 113

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

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. . For the past several months, Milwaukee, Wisc. ” PHANTOM OFFICES.

Energy and Utilities 359

Energy and Utilities Computer and Electronics Insurance Risk 359

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.

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Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Communications 132

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 59

Artificial Intelligence Risk Marketing Military 59

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

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

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

See the Top Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tools. billion (then the equivalent of about $2.7 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.

Data Privacy 145

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy Security 145

IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how they happen and who is to blame, as you can see in the chart below: Cyber attacks were the most common type of security incident throughout the year. The victim can now not simply rebuff the ransom demand, because they risked customers’ personal data being leaked online.

Data breaches 126

Data breaches Ransomware Government Passwords 126

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 121

Computer and Electronics Encryption Government Privacy 121

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. It’s not just about knowing what you have; it’s about managing access.

Security 109

Security Authentication Access Encryption 109

IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: Cyber attacks continue to be the most common type of security incident. The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25). Download now.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 116

IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: As has been the case in both Q1 and Q2, cyber attacks were the most common type of security incident. How many records have been compromised? Download now.

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Retail Government Ransomware 130

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: As has been the case for the past year, cyber attacks were the most common type of security incident. How many records have been compromised? Data breaches by sector. Keeping your organisation secure.

Data breaches 116

Data breaches Ransomware Government Retail 116

IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: Cyber attacks continue to be the most common type of security incident. In Q2 2022, we found 127 cyber attacks, which represents 54% of the publicly disclosed incidents that we detected. Download now.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Government 106

Data Matters

MAY 29, 2019

Canada enacted a Directive on Automated Decision-Making, which requires, among other things, algorithmic impact assessments and transparency about ADS systems, and U.S. NYC Forum Focus Area #1: Definition and Scope. Legislation on automated decision-making has also already made its way across the pond.

Artificial Intelligence 68

Artificial Intelligence GDPR Risk Personal data 68

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 98

Security Encryption Cloud Communications 98

Preservica

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

I recently spoke with the IG director for a global financial services firm about progress in addressing long-term digital information. 2) Expand the focus beyond records management and look for opportunities to educate stakeholders about the unique characteristics of the digital information assets. Useful Resources and Tools.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It's just another day on the internet when the news is full of headlines about accounts being hacked. The second story was about a number of verified Twitter accounts having been "hacked" and then leveraged in Bitcoin scams. They made a decision of their own free volition which put them at risk and now they're suffering as a result.

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Passwords Education Data breaches Security 94

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

IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

Separating incidents in this way reveals more about how organisations fall victim and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: Phishing and malware are among the most common threat vector, but in many cases the breached organisation doesn’t disclose how it fell victim. How many records have been compromised?

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Government 71

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

All organizations should perform penetration tests, yet many worry about not receiving the full value of their investment. These delays can increase the risk to the organization which increases the potential for breaches and other damages. While contracts provide a mechanism for legal consequences, the more important issue is trust.

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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.

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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 98

Phishing Authentication Security awareness Passwords 98

IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: As was the case in Q1, cyber attacks were the most common type of security incident, accounting for 43% of all incidents. How many records have been compromised? Download now.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Retail Ransomware Government 98

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In brief: Profiling now has a distinct definition. Profiling is most often used for marketing purposes, but it is also used in other areas, such as healthcare, financial services and education, where large volumes of data need to be analysed in order to make quicker and more consistent decisions. Such decision-making is now restricted.

GDPR 83

GDPR Personal data Financial Services Compliance 83

IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Separating security incidents in this way reveals more about how security incidents happen and who is to blame, as you can see in this chart: As has consistently been the case, cyber attacks were the most common type of security incident. How many records have been compromised? Which sectors are most vulnerable?

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Ransomware Government Encryption 59