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UK Home Office is ignoring the risk of ‘catastrophic ransomware attacks,’ report warns

Security Affairs

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. Beckett recommends the UK government consider defense from ransomware attacks a top political priority. “in

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Weekly podcast: TSB, hotel locks and NATO exercise

IT Governance

This week, we discuss TSB’s chaotic system upgrade, a security flaw in electronic hotel locks and a major NATO cyber security exercise. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 27 April 2018. According to CCDCOE, the exercise is running from 23 to 27 April. Here are this week’s stories.

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NYDFS Proposes Updated Second Amendment to Its Cybersecurity Regulation

Hunton Privacy

The proposed Amendment would still require covered entities to comply with a host of new access control obligations concerning privileged accounts, and notify NYDFS within 72 hours upon becoming aware of a cybersecurity event where an unauthorized user has gained access to a privileged account.

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NYDFS releases major update to Part 500 cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies

Data Protection Report

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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April in Paris: OpenText World Europe 2024

OpenText Information Management

The event brings together global thought leaders and regional experts for an unforgettable, event-packed experience that demonstrates how AI can be a force multiplier for human potential. Experience digital magic Finish the event with the exclusive opportunity to witness the extraordinary performance and magic of Moulla live.

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European Commission Publishes Draft Data Governance Act

Hunton Privacy

On November 25, 2020, the European Commission published its Proposal for a Regulation on European Data Governance (the “Data Governance Act”). The Data Governance Act is part of a set of measures announced in the 2020 European Strategy for Data , which is aimed at putting the EU at the forefront of the data empowered society.

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Be a part of OpenText World Europe 2024 in Munich

OpenText Information Management

The event brings together global thought leaders and regional experts for two days of unforgettable, event-packed experiences that demonstrate how AI can be a force multiplier for human potential. Be inspired by keynote speakers The Munich event kicks off with unique insights to help you navigate the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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