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Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR, the EU’s flagship data privacy and “right to be forgotten” regulation, has made the stakes of a data breach higher than ever. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) effective Jan.

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Building cyber security careers

IT Governance

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Information security is a broader category that protects all information assets, whether in hard copy or digital form.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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What UK charities need to know about GDPR compliance

IT Governance

The Regulation treats charities in much the same way as any organisation, because although they’re not using personal data to make a profit, they still run the risk of data breaches and privacy violations. So, if you run a charity and want to know how to meet your GDPR compliance requirements, take a look at our guide.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. This will help improve your data privacy too. Fortunately it’s a little bit easier for home users.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Consumer privacy rights in California are well established. The California Constitution expressly grants California citizens a right to privacy. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates at least 500,000 U.S. The ballot initiative largely mirrored what is now the language in the CCPA.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Consumer privacy rights in California are well established. The California Constitution expressly grants California citizens a right to privacy. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates at least 500,000 U.S. The ballot initiative largely mirrored what is now the language in the CCPA.

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