Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. Chatting with Snowden on an encrypted IM connection, I joked that the NSA cafeteria menu probably has code names for menu items. Transferring files electronically is what encryption is for. Probably not.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2019

Encryption, encryption, encryption. Encryption is one clear example of how organisations can be doing more with those fundamentals: as this recap of the event highlights, encryption remains core to building cyber-resilience and a core weakness in cyber-security efforts across the board. The GDPR effect.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Facilitate Incident Response In the event of a security incident or breach, the DLP solution monitors and reports on data access and movement. Analyze Security Events DLP solutions help the security team interpret high-risk activity or behavior by analyzing the type and context of security events.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

You often see cyber criminals use newsworthy events as the basis of scams. Using a current event as the pretext of a scam like this lends it a sense of legitimacy; their bogus message doesn’t come out of the blue and there are independent reports that indicate that Revolut could have frozen users’ accounts. Get started.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools. Vinson & Elkins also provide examples of material events such as: Violated security or procedures that create a liability Incidents significantly affecting company reputation or financial position Incidents affecting company operations significantly.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What would the consequences be if such an event happens were to happen on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or during the holiday shopping season? Assess risk: Educate themselves on the whereabouts of their data and classify it by risk level to ensure sensitive data is sufficiently protected and encrypted.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, you should consider encrypting data or using VPNs where possible. Encryption can greatly reduce the risk of data being compromised in transit, but it will also make sharing data more complex and will require significant resources. Governance framework. Separation between users. Identity and authentication.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

NYDFS requires that all authorized property/casualty insurers that write cyber insurance in the state employ the practices identified in the Framework, including in the first instance, establishing a formal cyber insurance risk strategy that is directed and approved by senior management and the board of directors or governing body of the insurer.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2022, ransomware attacks targeted 105 state or municipal governments or agencies in the US, reads a report published by Emsisoft. Below are the attacks reported by Emsisoft: 105 local governments. ” The ransomware attack against local governments resulted in data theft in at least 27 of the 105 incidents (26 percent). .

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

“Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. Those who pursue an in-depth technical education in all areas of information security are the target audience for the GSE certification.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The report goes on to note: In addition to the massive Equifax breach that exposed personal information of 143 million individuals, other noted breaches last year included the education platform Edmodo (77 million records hacked); Verizon (14 million subscribers possibly hacked); and America’s JobLink (nearly 5 million records compromised).

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

the relevant departments of local governments at the county-level or above will also perform certain duties and responsibilities with respect to personal information protection and related supervision and administration in accordance with the regulations of the State. adopt other security measures as stipulated by laws and regulations.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Consent Order at ¶ X) Blackbaud Blackbaud had a cyber security event in 2020 where personal information was exfiltrated. (We According to paragraph 9 of the FTC complaint, Blackbaud did not encrypt database backup files. We have twice covered the consumer class action, here and here.)

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yes, so our job is to figure it out and apply appropriate steps of actions in the environment, and also we do deliver education. Vamosi: I should also mention that forensics can be used in other ways, not just for incidents that have already happen but also for events you suspect might be happening in the moment.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Coca-Cola received an overwhelming majority of the votes, beating out the toy maker Mattel, the online education platform Blackboard, the tech firm Danaher and General Electrics’ aviation subsidiary. However, thanks to the event organisers’ effective planning, the contest was largely unaffected. Source: Security Affairs.

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Cyber Info Veritas

JULY 18, 2018

A ransomware attack is a form of cyber attack that involves targeting a computer’s operating system by encrypting data into it and then demanding ransom payments in form of cryptocurrency. If you were to find these channels early enough, it would be easy to identify and stop such attacks before they even begin.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Implement robust encryption , access restrictions, data categorization, secure connections, and an incident response strategy. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Compliance: If the DLP service is being used to help enable regulatory compliance, be aware of integration with GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) tools. These controls include log, alert, prompt, block, and encryption. All data-centric events collected are reported up to the Analytics & Reporting Cloud (ARC).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating people, following good cyber hygiene – our interconnected world will be a safer and more resilient place for everyone. Attackers are also targeting critical sectors like education and healthcare. Trust in our institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident Response is a systematic method for addressing and managing security incidents in organizations, focused on minimizing and investigating the impact of events and restoring normal operations. Confirmation of a security event: The criteria and method for confirming and validating the occurrence of a security event.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 28, 2021

And now, kids were streaming into their office and getting food education, medical care, my work in Uganda had immediate life changing results right away, Vamosi: You might not think of hackers as charitable people as individuals who might be working to make the world a better place. Kent: Absolutely. If you want to change the world.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Until an integrated, national Personal Data Protection Act that governs the handling of data protection in all industry sectors is adopted, markets for trading in personal information in China are likely to persist. Read our previous coverage on Chinese personal information protection issues.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2023

Organisations should also ensure that laptops are password-protected, and that sensitive information stored on portable devices are encrypted. This protects the organisation in the event that an unauthorised individual accesses the device. It’s why educating your staff on the importance of physical security is essential.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Additionally, the Final Rule requires covered financial institutions to submit periodic reports to boards of directors or governing bodies addressing, among other items, the status of the institution’s information security program and recommended changes thereto, and the institution’s compliance with the Final Rule.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Best network security practices are essential, including using anti-malware, firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection (IPDS), network and log monitoring, data protection, security information and event management (SIEM), and threat intelligence. User education is one of the most powerful tools for preventing malicious mobile apps.

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Data Protector

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The new right to be forgotten will allow children to enjoy their childhood without having every personal event, achievement, failure, antic or prank that they posted online to be digitally recorded for ever more. Perhaps the Government could respond on that point. change it substantially.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It's obvious in the debates on encryption and vulnerability disclosure, but it's also part of the policy discussions about the Internet of Things, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, social media platforms, and pretty much everything else related to IT. Government Needs You. Government needs technologists at all levels.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2022

This signifies that the information sent to and from the website is encrypted, and that’s normally a sign that a website is legitimate. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Why are these attacks so difficult to spot? Get started.

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Data Matters

MARCH 22, 2022

In a separate statement , President Biden said that “the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.” Encrypt data. Educate the workforce on common attack mechanisms over email and websites. Encourage the workforce and vendors to report suspected events immediately. imposed economic sanctions.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 2, 2022

Vamosi: DEF CON turns 30 This year what began simply as a going away party for a coworker has since evolved over the decades into an annual summer tradition for InfoSec leaders in Las Vegas, which now includes other events such as besides Las Vegas, Diana is known as hackers summer camp. There was a cannabis village recently at DEF CON.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 30, 2018

And it gives them the ability to do so much younger in life than many others do and with much less formal education; I care much more about skills than degrees in tech people, but my doctor / lawyer / pilot better have a heap of formal qualifications from many years of study behind them! Money gave us that choice.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

DV is easy and indeed automation is a cornerstone of Let's Encrypt which is a really important attribute of it. Plus, long-lived certs actually create other risks due to the fact that revocation is broken so iterating quickly (for example, Let's Encrypt certs last for 3 months) is a virtue. Mayo Clinic. Not a single one.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 6, 2020

It bills itself as the most comprehensive student-run cyber security event in the world, featuring nine individual hacking competitions, including CTFs. There was some USB drive that was encrypted that they found so that's the only clue that you get. Then there's a file in there that is also encrypted.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 5, 2020

It bills itself as the most comprehensive student-run cyber security event in the world, featuring nine individual hacking competitions, including CTFs. There was some USB drive that was encrypted that they found so that's the only clue that you get. Then there's a file in there that is also encrypted.

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