IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . 1) Consider your requirements .

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

When organisations look to initiate a GDPR compliance programme, the ‘people’ factor is often overlooked. Yet staff awareness and education are key components of any organisation’s GDPR compliance framework. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . 1) Consider your requirements .

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

The European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is leading to a change culture, which will increase not only data protection but also security awareness. Cyberattacks (and more broadly IT security threats) are inevitable. The GDPR’s accountability will help to further address the human factor. giangiolivi.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Conducting a Data Flow Mapping Exercise Under the GDPR : Data mapping is an essential part of information security, helping organisations discover where information is held and which areas are vulnerable. GDPR webinars : The GDPR has been described as the most significant change to data protection rules in decades.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 30, 2018

1) ISO 27001 aids GDPR compliance. ISO 27001 provides an excellent starting point for meeting the technical and operational requirements of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). So, it’s no surprise that nearly half (48%) of respondents cited GDPR compliance as their key motivation for adopting the Standard.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 1, 2019

The stakes were raised with the enforcement of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018. It demands adequate security measures and has been widely publicised, as it has the potential to levy large fines against non-compliant organisations. GDPR Data Breach Support Service. DPO as a service (GDPR).

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IT Governance

JANUARY 31, 2019

Information security professionals invariably spend most of their time and resources developing measures to prevent crooks breaking into their systems, but did you know that the majority of data breaches are caused by an employee misplacing, stealing or being tricked into handing over sensitive information ? Campaign launch.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The stakes were raised with the introduction of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in May 2018. For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Information Security Staff Awareness E-Learning Course. DPO as a service (GDPR).

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With more employees (who are perhaps spread out over various offices) it’s harder to keep track of their information security practices. But you can make sure they are always getting the advice they need by enrolling on our Security Awareness Programme. A simulated phishing attack.

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IT Governance

MARCH 30, 2021

The study suggests this isn’t because data breaches are less frequent but because organisations are better equipped to handle security incidents. Indeed, the study found that 77% of business now say that cyber security is a high priority for their directors and senior staff, compared to 69% in 2016.

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IT Governance

MAY 22, 2018

The organisation’s complete lack of security awareness led to not only the initial breach but also a string of embarrassments. Finally, IRPs can be used to help organisations comply with cyber security laws, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Network and Information Systems Regulations (NIS Regulations).

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IT Governance

MAY 3, 2018

Whether your organisation is in need of an attitude change towards cyber security or you just want to take extra steps to prevent data breaches, you might be interested in our Security Awareness Programme. This programme provides comprehensive help addressing staff awareness. A simulated phishing attack.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

The need for security awareness training is now clear to most organizations, and they are starting to evolve from just training to additional emphasis on behavior and culture,” said Huisman. We already have the EU’s GDPR, which set a global precedent. 2023 will bring more of the same — perhaps even a U.S. Similarly, the U.S.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 25, 2018

It reiterates the importance of staff awareness training to ensure that all employees who have access to sensitive data have the correct knowledge and a good understanding of information security and best practice. It is only a matter of months before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is enforced.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While the 27035 standard covers system and network security incidents, it can also apply to incidents involving other forms of information such as documents, intellectual property, personal and business information. It’s not possible to guarantee only security without having privacy or only privacy without guaranteeing security.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Effective policies are all the more important now that the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is in place. Dave Rickard, technical director at CIPHER Security, says the GDPR has emphasised the need for data protection policies. After all, the GDPR’s requirements include the need to document how you are staying secure.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 27, 2017

With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect in May 2018, organisations need to be particularly careful with handling customers’ personal details. Companies that breach the GDPR could face significant enforcement action from the ICO, as well as fines and penalties from acquiring banks.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. For example, studies have repeatedly shown that employee error is one of the leading causes of data breaches , so helping them cut out mistakes helps you avoid the delays and costs associated with security incidents.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 5, 2019

My colleagues at MediaPRO and I have historically had loads to say about the importance of security awareness, and there’s always more to say on that subject. More and more I’m hearing talk of “culture change” and of “creating security cultures”—conversations that go well beyond mere awareness. I’m sure you’re asking.

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erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In fact, we’ve seen some frightening ones play out already: Google’s record GDPR fine – France’s data privacy enforcement agency hit the tech giant with a $57 million penalty in early 2019 – more than 80 times the steepest fine the U.K.’s s Information Commissioner’s Office had levied against both Facebook and Equifax for their data breaches.

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IT Governance

MAY 1, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25th last year, data protection has become a very hot topic. On May 22, 2019, the European Commission published an infographic on compliance with and enforcement of the GDPR from May 2018 to May 2019 and it is clear that a lot of work still needs to be done.

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 15, 2018

In fact, from May 2018 when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, the current £500,000 cap will be replaced with penalties of up to 4% company-wide annual turnover. Consider an ongoing security awareness program, including continuous training, communication and reinforcement.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Big Brother Watch criticised this “negligence”, saying that it was “indicative of the low priority afforded to cyber security issues”, and urged “local authorities to review their policies with a view to mitigating the risks of cyber security incidents that threaten the security of citizens’ invaluable data”.

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IT Governance

MARCH 19, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

However, you can reduce the risk by regularly reminding staff of their information security obligations. One way to do this is to enrol your employees on an information security awareness course. This simplifies data protection and makes it easy to review, amend or add to your security measures.

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IT Governance

APRIL 23, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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IT Governance

APRIL 16, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Ian Jenkins, VMware’s director of sales, networking and security in the UK and Ireland, explains the approach organisations should be taking: Breaches are inevitable, but how fast and how effectively you can mitigate that threat and protect the continuity of operations is what matters.

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IT Governance

MARCH 26, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world.

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KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2019

It’s clear that the conditions are ripe for a merger of the security and privacy domains, at least in the way they communicate about risk to employees. Combining security and privacy together in a data protection awareness program (or a risk awareness program) provides practical as well as conceptual benefits.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Action: Find out how to generate tangible and lasting organisation-wide awareness with our bespoke Security Awareness Programme. . Chaos will erupt as the GDPR deadline looms.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Including both authorized and unauthenticated scans improves overall security awareness and preparation. The scanner includes a comprehensive set of tools for scanning online applications, network infrastructure, databases, and hosts. Also read: Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS systems frequently handle sensitive client information, and compliance covers this by protecting data security , reduces risks, and fosters trust among stakeholders. ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2019

MediaPRO has released three comprehensive TrainingPacks and four focused on specific industry regulations: Security Awareness TrainingPack. Privacy Awareness TrainingPack. Enterprise TrainingPack (combining content from both Security and Privacy Awareness TrainingPacks). GDPR TrainingPack. PCI TrainingPack.

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