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. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security. So how can organisations efficiently secure their remote infrastructure? We sat down to chat to him.

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. In this blog post, we offer our tips for keeping your information safe all year long. Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Design a Secure Destruction Plan. secure loading and unloading areas.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. How Does Application Security Work? What Are the Types of Application Security?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Hence the need for a robust enterprise-wise security culture.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Secure your endpoints.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2024

While this individual statistic is astounding, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Generative AI technology uses web scraping bots and automated crawlers to feed its training models while enabling nontechnical users to write automated scripts for personal use. in 2022 to 39.6%

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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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OneHub

JUNE 15, 2021

Both large and small businesses should be concerned about digital security. A digital security plan is your company’s best defense against cybercrime. There will always be businesses that have yet to overhaul their digital security measures, making them much more tempting targets. Understand common digital security risks.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Small businesses are vulnerable to cyber attacks because they lack the resources to address cyber security. He believes that the problem isn’t simply that small organisations cannot afford cyber security defences but also that they view it as less of a priority than larger firms. Why are small businesses at risk? Get started.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, it might not be time to panic, but it certainly is time to recognize that the threats and the benefits of quantum computing are here now, and security professionals need to ensure that they and the organization they work for are fully prepared. And those are all the problems that quantum can solve.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. backup servers, network shares, servers, auditing devices). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Data Matters

APRIL 20, 2021

The Cybersecurity Guidance is directed at plan sponsors and fiduciaries regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) as well as plan participants and beneficiaries. The Cybersecurity Guidance is set forth in three parts: Tips for Hiring a Service Provider , directed toward plan sponsors and fiduciaries.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

19, Apex was alerted that its systems had been infected with a destructive strain of ransomware that encrypts computer files and demands payment for a digital key needed to unscramble the data. The company quickly took all of its systems offline, and began notifying customers that it was trying to remediate a security threat.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But negative blowback from major breaches in the 2000s, fines imposed by regulators, and strict cyber security mandates such as PCI-DSS, helped retailers dramatically improve cyber security and slow down the wave of attacks. Despite the above findings, retailers are pretty serious about the security of their businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. They serve as benchmarks for upholding strong security requirements, evaluating existing tools, and assessing potential solutions. We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist.

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IT Governance

JUNE 30, 2022

Although Wiltshire Farm Foods has revealed few details about the incident, cyber security experts believe that it bears the hallmarks of ransomware. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack in which criminal hackers plant malicious code on the victim’s systems, which cripples services and encrypts files. Get started.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2021

IT security pros have never faced more threats, whether it’s from the huge increase in remote work or aggressive nation-state sponsored hackers like those involved in the SolarWinds breach. Here are some of the most common IT security vulnerabilities and how to protect against them. Missing data encryption.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Step 5: Secure Valuable Knowledge. The third and final way to label your knowledge assets is through their security-related access levels. Data categorization primes you for the next step—data security policy formulation. You must secure it. Medium-value assets).

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Armstrong Archives

MARCH 13, 2024

By investing in medical document scanning, businesses can simplify records storage protocols, increase information security, and promote accessibility. Scan each document sequentially Verify readability Leading providers will also take steps to ensure security and compliance during scanning.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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Archive Document Data Storage

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Data security experts predict 2019 will be even worse. In this blog, we offer our tips for boosting your data protection strategy in 2019. Use Encryption Software. Cybercriminals target businesses with weak security protocols. You can protect your data from hackers by encrypting your data. Backup Critical Data.

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IT Governance

MAY 24, 2021

Two in five businesses reported a cyber attack or data breach in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021. In this blog, we look at five of the most common causes of security incidents and explain the damage they can cause. Security misconfiguration. Get started. Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” Attackers will inform the victim that their data is encrypted. IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!! Screenshot example.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

The link could direct users to a mock-up of YouTube’s website and ask them to log in for security purposes. For instance, it could monitor users’ keystrokes or encrypt the user’s files in a ransomware attack. But the cyber security research group Securonix has unearthed a new campaign from a threat group dubbed Tactical#Octopus.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), each have unique security concerns. IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks.

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OneHub

JUNE 28, 2021

It’s a smart decision that will improve the security of your business files, increase productivity and collaboration, and allow easier remote access. We’ve put together the tips below to help you easily transition from local storage to cloud storage. It’s a common misconception that local servers are more secure than cloud servers.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2018

In this blog, we break down five common causes of data breaches, along with tips for staying safe. Find out what makes a good password >> Another important tip is to make sure nobody steals your credentials. You should also consider bolstering your cyber security culture. More tips on staying secure.

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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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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Despite assurances to the contrary, it’s a fair assumption there is more to come, according to national security experts. Tip: Pause before you click on a link in an email or open an attachment. Tip: Back up everything (for more, see below). drone attack that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Suleimani.

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OneHub

MAY 17, 2021

Secure your inbox. Cybersecurity is so important in today’s workplace, but very few companies make it a priority to train employees on common security threats. Follow these three tips to make your email more secure: Never send files via email. An organized and secure inbox will pay long-term dividends.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage security issues refer to the operational and functional challenges that organizations and consumers encounter when storing data in the cloud. Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data.

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Archive Document Data Storage

MAY 9, 2019

UK businesses face unprecedented levels of data security threats. Train Your Employees. Train your staff on why data security is important and what they can do to protect sensitive information. Mandate that at the end of each day, employees clear their desks and store files in a designated secure area.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Organizations have a variety of options for cloud deployments, each with its own set of capabilities and security challenges. The responsibility for protecting these cloud resources is shared, with the cloud provider responsible for infrastructure security and customers responsible for access, application security, and data management.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 12, 2018

The rapid adoption has been driven by a combination of ever more visible browser warnings (it was Chrome and Firefox's changes which prompted the aforementioned tipping point post), more easily accessible certificates via both Let's Encrypt and Cloudflare and a growing awareness of the risks that unencrypted traffic presents.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 6, 2020

It’s a specific type of data breach, falling into the ‘availability’ category of data security (the other two categories being ‘confidentiality’ and ‘integrity’). In this blog, we explain what you need to know and provide data loss prevention tips. What causes data loss? Reputational damage. How does data loss prevention work?

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

It will add another layer of complexity with respect to compliance with China’s security and data laws and regulations. adopt other security measures as stipulated by laws and regulations. adopt other security measures as stipulated by laws and regulations. 1) Legal basis.

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