IT Governance

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

A recent Sophos survey of 2,700 IT managers in organisations with 100-5,000 employees around the world, revealed that many businesses are not prepared for ransomware attacks. 54% of those surveyed had experienced an attack within the past year. The survey recommends educating end users, as this will enable them to identify attacks. “End

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. The report also found that 30% of organisations had skills gaps in more advanced areas, such as penetration testing, forensic analysis and security architecture.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is a worrisome finding, as it is only a matter of months until the new Regulation is enforced.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. What is cyber security as a service?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data Privacy and Security: It Takes Two to Tango. The goal of Data Privacy Week, celebrated between January 24 – 28, is to spread awareness about online privacy and educate citizens on how to manage their personal information and keep it secure. Data privacy and security: a delicate balance. Tue, 01/25/2022 - 05:15.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

Is business becoming dulled to the cyber security threat As cyber fears decrease, the technological risk landscape has fragmented, with executives nearly as concerned about the perceived threat posed by disruptive new technologies, such as AI, as the risk of cybercrime.

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Preservica

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Ithaka S+R recently published a report based on findings from A*CENSUS II Archives Administrators Survey , which gathered data from 746 of the most senior archives leaders and decision-makers. And with the recent launch of our new generation of Digital Preservation , we've made it simpler, more powerful and more automated than ever before.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This neglect is not only a threat to personal data, but also a threat to corporate security. According to our survey, the majority of consumers (77 percent) are confident they can identify, and report suspected malicious cyber activity despite general apathy toward proactively securing their devices and personal data.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cyber security training is one of the most effective ways of improving your organisation’s defences against security incidents. It gives staff the wherewithal to avoid costly mistakes and establishes a strong cyber security culture in the office. This blog is part of a series to mark European Cyber Security Month.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

A survey has found that 54% of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the past 12 months. Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

In a recent survey from edtech giant RM Learning and Trend Micro , 14% of respondents also admitted to not having a clear plan to become compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Despite this, 46% cited a lack of security awareness as one of the biggest challenges in complying with data protection regulations.

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AIIM

APRIL 29, 2021

These quotes are from survey participants showing real-life perspectives: "Those who say "we've always done it this way" are not forward-thinking and hold back progress. Educate potentially stressed individuals on why changes need to occur. Communicate the change early, and provide training opportunities and time for feedback.

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IT Governance

MARCH 22, 2018

Four out of five organisations can’t find qualified staff to fill cyber security positions, according to CyberEdge’s 2018 Cyberthreat Defense Report. The education sector (87.1%) is the most affected, followed by telecommunications and technology (85.1%), manufacturing (81.5%) and finance (81.4%). Application security tester (22.1%).

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AIIM

JANUARY 7, 2021

A recent study commissioned by Egnyte surveyed 400 IT leaders to understand how COVID-19 has impacted businesses’ ability to maintain data security and governance with a distributed workforce. A well-educated and well-informed workforce is one of the best defenses against security risks. There is too much at stake.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mobile network database breach exposes 750 million Indians’ personal data The Indian security company CloudSEK claims to have found the personal data of 750 million Indians for sale on an “underground forum”. Data breached: 2 PB. Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 25,908.62

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

When AI algorithms, pre-trained models, and data sets are available for public use and experimentation, creative AI applications emerge as a community of volunteer enthusiasts builds upon existing work and accelerates the development of practical AI solutions. Governments like the U.S.

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CILIP

OCTOBER 15, 2019

School Librarians deliver their report card to Education Minister Nick Gibb. The findings highlight the urgency of securing national School Library Strategies and investment in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, drawing on the example of Scotland.? Could do better ? Waterstones Children?s www.sla.org.uk.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Employees play a role in organizational cybersecurity – Reddit mentions that "soon after being phished, the affected employee self-reported, and the security team responded quickly, removing the infiltrator's access and commencing an internal investigation." Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes?

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KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Yup – shoe store.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Cyber security is essential for organisations of all sizes. Despite these statistics, a recent survey found that many SMEs don’t believe they are at risk, with 59% thinking that their information would be of little value to cyber criminals. Many small businesses do not put enough money and resources into cyber security.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics.

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eDiscovery Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

For one, seemingly few of the 3,400 attendees complained about the long walks in 90-degree heat required to attend educational sessions and meetings. The full survey results will be published soon. Energy ran high throughout the conference despite the heat and expansive conference grounds.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2018

The cyber security skills gap has been growing for years, and the problem is particularly bad in the UK. Although these new recruits can help with routine work, senior staff will need to provide on-the-job training, which prevents them performing their own tasks. There’s another problem. Filling the skills gap.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

And these attacks are on the rise – Proofpoint’s 2019 State of the Phish Report reveals that 83% of survey respondents experienced phishing attacks in 2018. According to the research, 52% of users receive training no more than twice per year, and 6% of users have never received security awareness training.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

Share with friends, family and co-workers: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. With 30+ years of experience as a computer security consultant, instructor, and award-winning author, Roger has dedicated his life to making sure you're prepared to defend against quickly-evolving IT security threats like ransomware.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

53% of those surveyed said that they had experienced scammers impersonating their boss. 37% of employees admitted that they didn’t know what to look out for in a fraudulent email or didn’t have any security measures in place. Even basic training offers the potential to prevent employees from falling victim to phishing attacks.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

They are certainly helped by the frequency with which their employees are targeted, with Proofpoint’s Understanding Email Fraud Survey finding that 75% of organisations had been hit by at least one spear phishing email. You may also benefit from a thorough re-evaluation of your approach to cyber security. Phishing is a top concern.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2018

53% of those surveyed said that they had experienced scammers impersonating their boss. 37% of employees admitted that they didn’t know what to look out for in a fraudulent email or didn’t have any security measures in place. Even basic training offers the potential to prevent employees from falling victim to phishing attacks.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Education . A survey by NTT Security has revealed that two thirds of UK organisations are not ready to cope with the financial impact of a data breach. One way to achieve this is to take dedicated training. . Sign up today for one of our training courses to equip yourself with exceptional knowledge and skills. .

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 2, 2019

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think holistically about security awareness. A cybersecure workforce does not come from a one-and-done approach to teaching security best practices. A cybersecure workforce does not come from a one-and-done approach to teaching security best practices. Protect It.,”

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

The move to remote work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic increased the workloads for skilled IT professionals, and combined with the rising rate of ransomware attacks , many security pros are suffering from burnout. Subsidize Education for Employees Who Want to Move to Cybersecurity. DHS’s Cybersecurity Talent Management System.

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ARMA International

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Highlights of the Forrester Research and ARMA International Records Management Online Survey, Q4 2019. 2019 marks ten years since ARMA International and Forrester Research first surveyed records and information management (RIM) decision-makers to understand the key trends and challenges facing the profession.

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eDiscovery Daily

JUNE 13, 2018

Based on the results of one survey, the odds are more than 50-50 that they’re not. In Legaltech® News ( Not Just Corporate: Law Firms Too Are Struggling With GDPR Compliance , written by Rhys Dipshan), the author covers a recent Wolters Kluwer survey which was conducted among 74 medium (26-100 staff members) to large (100-plus) law firms.

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

For example, Proofpoint’s Understanding Email Fraud Survey has found that 75% of organisations had been hit by at least one spear phishing email in 2018. These and other factors make email fraud, also known as business email compromise (BEC), extremely difficult to detect and stop with traditional security tools. Think again?

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There is an alarming lack of awareness across all industries about the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , according to a government survey. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities. 6% of businesses and 12% of charities have installed, changed or updated antivirus or anti-malware software.

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