Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 2, 2022

Protecting the Crown Jewels: The evolution of security strategies and asset protection. The intent of this tradition was to ensure trusted access to and physical security of the Tower, the most secure castle in the land, so that intruders would not be able to gain access. Security Practices and the Queen’s Jubilee.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

(“Carnival”), the world’s largest cruise-ship operator, for violations of the Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) in connection with four cybersecurity events between 2019 and 2021, including two ransomware events. .

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IT Governance

AUGUST 16, 2021

Although employees and employers may rejoice at the flexibility that hybrid working affords, you must understand the cyber security risks associated with it. It ensures that information is encrypted as it travels across networks, mitigating the risk that someone could intercept it. Public networks are vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Also read: The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers Secure and Fast Enough for Business. Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Poor patch management. Weak passwords.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

How attackers try to remain undetected and/or mask their actions Vanessa Horton holds a degree in computer forensics, as well as a number of cyber security and forensics qualifications. Vanessa is now part of GRCI Law’s cyber incident response team, helping clients with their cyber security requirements. Vanessa kindly agreed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 13, 2019

There’s a very tough question on the table that no one can afford to ignore: If more than half of global IT and security executives say they actively fear the exposure of payment card data and other personal identifiable information, why are 70% of them not deploying measures such as encryption to maintain security?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. In addition, Leon has won hackathon events in the UK and internationally, and is accredited for multiple bug bounties. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Verizon’s 2022 Mobile Security Index Report – Confirming what we all suspected. Sadly, according to the newly released Verizon Mobile Security Index , these security professionals were correct in their assumptions. When seriously contemplated, it is easy to see the factors that are influencing these events.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Although specifically tailored for the financial services sector, its revelations have profound implications for the retail domain, especially during high-stake events like Black Friday. An astounding 79% of respondents in the financial sector identified it as a significant security threat, with 30% ranking it as their foremost concern.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 10, 2019

theme will help to encourage personal accountability and proactive behavior in digital privacy, security best practices, common cyber threats and cybersecurity careers. Many companies think that by moving your data to the cloud, the service provider will be responsible for the security of your data. Protect IT.’

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Noticeably, covered entities are now subject to new requirements imposing heightened responsibilities on Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) and more specific and prescriptive requirements in relation to governance, risk assessments, and notifications to the NYDFS. c)) regardless of the impact of the underlying cybersecurity event.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Sports fans aren’t the only ones who are looking forward to this event. It’s not like bad actors haven’t taken an interest in major sporting events before. Just a couple of months after that, World Rugby itself announced that one of its training websites had suffered a security breach that exposed subscribers’ account information.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Organisations that suffer security incidents are sometimes said to be victims of “cyber extortion”, but it’s often unclear what exactly that phrase means. The malicious software encrypts victims’ systems and forces them to pay money in return for the safe return of the data. Then came the rise in ransomware.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Technological defences and staff training are two of the most frequently touted measures for preventing data breaches, but their effectiveness is dependent on the way organisations implement them. That means creating a detailed cyber security policy. What is a cyber security policy? What a cyber security policy should include.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Sixty-four percent of the more than 1,200 senior security executives from around the world, whom we surveyed for the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report (DTR), believe artificial intelligence (AI) “increases data security by recognizing and alerting on attacks,” while 43% believe AI “results in increased threats due to use as a hacking tool.”.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 1, 2023

As data breaches and cyber attacks continue to surge and attackers become more sophisticated, organisations are well aware that the need for robust data security measures is becoming increasingly important. The Guidance Note sets out seven key recommendations for data security measures to data users in managing data security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Protecting your organization from IT security risks is an ongoing, fluid task. Proactively identifying, mitigating and remediating security threats is one of the biggest challenges today’s global businesses face. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Encryption strength. IT policies and training. Mobile devices.

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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? Modern MFA is cost-effective, easy to implement, and is so much more secure, that one has to wonder why this has not been a priority for retailers. Complexity is another problem.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 24, 2024

Expert insight from Leon Teale into the implications of this historic data breach The security researcher Bob Diachenko and investigators from Cybernews have discovered an open instance with more than 26 billion data records, mostly compiled from previous breaches – although it likely also includes new data.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud configuration management runs and regulates cloud configuration settings, parameters, and policies to streamline cloud services and assure security. This guide covers the importance of cloud configuration management, its main components, security benefits, challenges, and best practices.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The focus on the rest of 2019 and looking ahead to 2020 was very clear when I attended two recent industry events. I spoke at both an Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower (AFITC) training event and the 2019 Billington Cybersecurity Summit. Check out our website to view our full portfolio of data security products.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

Furthermore, effective security necessitates skilled personnel, which is now impeded by a cybersecurity skillset deficit. Individuals who have attained the essen-tial training will be better equipped to protect their organizations. Data security and compliance start with finding exposed sensitive data before hackers and auditors.

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IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2019

But despite organisations’ focus on this part of the Regulation, many still aren’t sure what effective security looks like or how they should achieve it. Yes, most information security experts will be able to explain what confidentiality, integrity and availability mean, but other terms, like ‘risk’, are surprisingly vague.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. An effective DLP solution provides the security team a complete visibility of their networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While steganography is often considered something of a joke in capture-the-flag (CTF) events and other cybersecurity defense activities, it can happen in real attacks and can take security defenses by surprise simply by using another layer of cover. It does not raise curiosity, and most security tools do not flag such file types.

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IT Governance

APRIL 30, 2018

ISO 27001 describes best practices for implementing an information security management system (ISMS), which is crucial knowledge for those looking to understand and comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our ISO27001 Certified ISMS Foundation Training Course will help you on your way.

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The Texas Record

MARCH 4, 2020

This month we are focusing on security! The unfortunate reality about security is that many of us do not pay it much attention until a breach occurs. personally identifiable information) your government is responsible for protecting, and what you are doing to make sure all your employees are all on board the security train!

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Cyber security researcher Graham Cluley shared several of the messages that he received, which claimed that his account had been frozen. You often see cyber criminals use newsworthy events as the basis of scams. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Can you spot a scam?

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Employers could suffer significant harm in the event of a breach, especially where sensitive business information is stored on employees’ personal devices. If a BYOD model is in place, employers should set out clear guidance and enforce appropriate security-related requirements to address these risks. 4] SC 2000, c 5. [5]

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2021

After gaining access, DarkSide actors deploy DarkSide ransomware to encrypt and steal sensitive data. The DarkSide ransomware uses Salsa20 and RSA encryption, and the actors use TOR and Cobalt Strike for command and control. User cybersecurity training. Ransomware protection. Network segmentation and backups.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Just today, security and compliance automation firm Drata announced a $200 million Series C funding round that brings the company’s valuation to $2 billion, doubling its $1 billion valuation from its Series B round last year. According to a recent Gartner survey, security is the top priority for CIOs. Where will the dollars go?

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Make sure that your WiFi network is protected with a strong password and WPA-2 encryption. Design a Secure Destruction Plan. secure loading and unloading areas.

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