Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

Researchers at the WordPress security firm WPScan noticed rogue new administrator accounts kept appearing on the websites targeted by the threat actors. The researchers explained that the root cause of the problem is the use of a pre-defined list of user metadata keys that users should not manipulate.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some relation to China is reported, but this is not a definitive attribution. The nature of the data targeted by the actor aligns with information likely to be of significant interest to signals intelligence organizations. There is currently not enough available evidence to link the cluster’s activity to a specific country-nexus.

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Collibra

AUGUST 7, 2019

Sounds simple, but terminology is a major challenge; five salespeople will have five different definitions of the word “customer.” The concerns over compliance and security are certainly justified—and the goal of turning data into a strategic asset through greater access and to drive collaboration can seem like a fantasy. .

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Collibra

AUGUST 7, 2019

Sounds simple, but terminology is a major challenge; five salespeople will have five different definitions of the word “customer.” The concerns over compliance and security are certainly justified—and the goal of turning data into a strategic asset through greater access and to drive collaboration can seem like a fantasy. .

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erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Now, as Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close – and ghosts and goblins roam the streets – we thought it a good time to resurrect some guidance on how data governance can make data security less scary. That knowledge is critical to supporting efforts to keep relevant data secure and private. Where Are the Skeletons?

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erwin

MARCH 30, 2020

These numerous data types and data sources most definitely weren’t designed to work together. Unraveling Data Complexities with Metadata Management. Metadata management will be critical to the process for cataloging data via automated scans. Data profiling for data assessment, metadata discovery and data validation.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

AT&T said the data exposed did not include sensitive information, such as credit card or Social Security numbers, or account passwords, but was limited to “Customer Proprietary Network Information” (CPNI), such as the number of lines on an account. ” Is your mobile Internet usage covered by CPNI laws?

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AIIM

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This will definitely impact the timeline required to do the migration, as well as what happens to the source system and the data it contains. Identify Existing Metadata in the Source System and Metadata Needs for the New System: Folders may be serving as metadata in some systems. Who Needs to be Involved?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Most of the leaked data is company information and emails, but includes employee names, phone numbers, employment contract numbers and emails, as well as email attachments, metadata and other sensitive information that could be exploited in supply chain attacks. Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“Sonar discovered and responsibly disclosed a critical vulnerability in Packagist, a central component of the PHP supply chain, to help secure developer tools.” During our security research, we discovered a critical vulnerability in the source code of Composer which is used by Packagist. ” continues SonarSource.

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Collibra

MARCH 3, 2021

Those definitions form part of a business ontology – helping organizations understand how different terms relate to one another. . This definition is specific enough to capture the relationship between entities, but also sufficiently open to accommodate potential differences in interpretation.

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Metadata Retail Government Communications 59

erwin

APRIL 15, 2020

Does the definition (description, classification, allowable range of values, etc.) of incoming, individual data elements match our internal definitions of those data elements? In regard to third-party data, we should ask ourselves: How was the data created? What formulas were used?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

At last week’s Black Hat USA, NYC-based financial technology firm Two Sigma Investments took the virtual stage to outline why their existing solution didn’t cut it, the work needed to create an in-house security information and event management (SIEM) system, and the project’s implications. Deploying the Homegrown SIEM.

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erwin

JANUARY 7, 2021

However, challenges persist if your organization doesn’t take proper precautions in supporting a remote workforce — from human resources to productivity and IT security – especially when regulations such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are involved. Click here to learn more and register.

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Data Matters

MARCH 10, 2021

Metadata : Not only the content of a communication but also the communication metadata (e.g., Metadata was also covered in the ePrivacy Directive (albeit “metadata” was referred to as “traffic data” in the Directive), but the current Council Draft broadens the options for electronic communications providers to process metadata.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

The goal of ITAM is to ensure that an organization’s IT assets are being used effectively, efficiently and securely while minimizing costs and reducing the risk of data breaches and other security incidents. See the Top IT Asset Management (ITAM) Tools for Security Why is ITAM Important? See the Best Network Monitoring Tools 6.

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The Texas Record

JULY 17, 2018

Definition of Auto Classification. Don Miller, Vice President of Sales Concept Searching, defines auto classification as a feature found in some content management systems or records management applications that will scan the contents of a document and automatically assign metadata categories, and keywords based on the document.

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The Texas Record

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Definitions We defined new and previously undefined words in the rules to better guide the standards and procedures for managing electronic records and storage. Security of Electronic Records This section has been updated to allow local governments more latitude in protecting the security of their electronic records.

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Collibra

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As new sensitive data is discovered and tagged, policies are automatically applied ensuring security and compliance for the data. By leveraging a simple search interface that is powered by the metadata and metadata relations, casual data users can browse, preview, and request access to data within Snowflake Data Cloud.

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IBM Big Data Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When scaling up the number of applications you manage, it can feel like there are a lot of moving parts to ensure that your APIs are going through to the right applications in a secure manner. Secrets : Securely store managed TLS certificates and secrets in your instance, with automatic synchronization to your Kubernetes secrets.

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erwin

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

As the IEAI’s definition indicates, enterprise architecture tools are key drivers in ensuring such alignment because they help organizations understand their systems, applications and assets from a holistic, top-down perspective. Related content: 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management Solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2021

Spoofers forge or manipulate email metadata like the display name and email address to make the intended recipient believe they are real. Finally, the fact that Gmail automatically categorized this email as Spam doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a spoof, but it’s definitely a red flag. What is email spoofing?

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Collibra

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Also include identification of stakeholders, definition/approval and issue management processes. Link: Ingest system metadata and link it to the business terms and KPI’s. Detailed process definition and technology education should be a roadmap step. Define: Implement a business term glossary for prioritized key business domains.

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The Texas Record

JUNE 28, 2021

After all, records management also involves security policies, regulatory compliance, and complete lifecycle management. After a document is captured, employees collaborate by adding data, editing information, approving or denying requests, adding metadata, etc. In a nutshell, this is information governance. ” That sounds great!

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The specific skills required will definitely vary depending on your role within the organization; but regardless of your role, I believe that information professionals need to have a broader understanding of information management issues and perspectives beyond the narrow scope of their function and role. Information Management Skills.

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Collibra

JUNE 13, 2023

By leveraging metadata (data that describes other data), data catalogs enable the discovery, description, and organization of data sets. Reduced data risk: A data catalog can reduce data risk by providing a central repository for data governance policies, ensuring data is used in a secure, compliant manner.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

The adoption of emerging technologies like 5G will fuel the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) that’s often built with only a few security controls and therefore creating a larger attack surface that enterprises have to deal with., The new law has been designed to work alongside the GDPR, addressing the definitions of privacy and data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This separation helps to control traffic, optimize network performance, and even improve security by isolating sensitive workloads and data. That’s where VLAN tagging — the practice of adding metadata labels, known as VLAN IDs, to information packets on the network — can help. Is VLAN Tagging Necessary?

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Collibra

APRIL 22, 2020

Tech security. It takes security to grant access, compliance to make sure the access doesn’t violate industry mandates, technologists to extract different sources and formats, data scientists to help build lineage and transparency, etc. . There is no shortage of opinions, articles and firm-held beliefs on this definition.

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CGI

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Definition and utilization of configurations—such as enterprise web application URLs, email notification destinations, file system locations, etc.—are RPA developers create configurable process-specific metadata including business rules that can change over time, reference data, exception handling, retry behavior, etc.

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CGI

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Definition and utilization of configurations—such as enterprise web application URLs, email notification destinations, file system locations, etc.—are RPA developers create configurable process-specific metadata including business rules that can change over time, reference data, exception handling, retry behavior, etc.

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The Schedule

APRIL 14, 2020

What is the procedure (and cost) for exporting records (including images as well as metadata) at the end of the contract period and/or when vendor ceases operation? If your organization works in a highly regulated field like law enforcement or healthcare, you also will want to investigate the enforcement of security provisions by the vendor.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. For ransomware attacks where network data gets encrypted , backups are the definitive method for restoring network infrastructure. ” But access to and confidence in backups alone aren’t enough.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Comcast is definitely throttling Netflix, and it’s infuriating. Real names or not, the value is in the usage metadata. Clive Thompson’s review of Julia Angwin (formerly of the Wall Street Journal’s What They Know Series) details the arduous process of becoming truly secure online. Data pioneers watching us work — FT.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 29, 2016

In addition, the Working Party recommends clarifying the definitions of “public electronic communications network” and “electronic communications services” to reflect the infrastructure of today’s communication networks.

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Collibra

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Inconsistent and unclear KPIs, metrics, and definitions. Automated data curation and enrichment to build the active metadata graph. Architected for secure, enterprise-wide adoption . Often data challenges revolve around: Difficulty finding data. Difficulty trusting data. Difficulty understanding data.

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ARMA International

DECEMBER 23, 2019

That’s no coincidence because the tenets of records management are encompassed within IG (along with legal, privacy, risk/compliance, security, technology, etc.). When you come right down to it, what we’re trying to do is: Find information when you need it, Leverage it and protect it, and Secure and assure it …. …

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