The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. The intruders got in by tricking UScellular retail store employees into downloading malicious software on store computers.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

IT Governance identified 285 publicly disclosed security incidents between July and September 2022, which accounted for 232,266,148 compromised records. If you are facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25).

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

IT Governance discovered 237 security incidents between April and June 2022, which accounted for 99,019,967 breached records. If you are facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. This free guide provides a six-step outline on how to respond to a security incident. This represents an 11.5% Download now.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

IT Governance discovered 377 security incidents between April and June 2021, which accounted for 1,224,539,395 breached records. If you find yourself facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. This free guide provides a six-step outline on how to respond to a security incident. This represents a 7.4%

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CGI

OCTOBER 24, 2017

How to compete in the cybersecurity talent tug of war. In all industry verticals we continue to hear about more companies and government agencies suffering from cyber-related breaches and ransomware attacks. I have seen companies train some of their best talent in cybersecurity, only to watch these folks leave for higher salaries.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. The first Cyber Range training and testing hub opened at Eastern Michigan University in late 2012. They answered, yes.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The message might include an expensive item that you have apparently purchased, enticing you to follow a link to alert the retailer to the mistake. The messages are Christmas-themes, offering services such as gift deliveries and promoting special offers at retailers. We have seen steady growth both from our U.S. Can you spot a scam?

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Cyber criminals are constantly creating new attacks methods to outwit defences, meaning that the only consistent and effective way to thwart an attack is for the individual to understand how phishing works and how to identify the signs before clicking a malicious link. Anatomy of an attack 19. Preventing phishing attacks 51.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Overview IT Governance discovered 310 security incidents between January and March 2023, which accounted for 349,171,305 breached records. If you are facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. This free guide provides a six-step outline on how to respond to a security incident. This represents a 12.7%

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

What would happen if you typed in “Amazon,” the corresponding domain popped up, and you clicked, but instead of finding the world’s largest online retailer, you landed on a 1980s WarGames-themed page with a laughing skull? federal government to hijack and tamper with government domain name entries.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing. Did You Know?

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Armstrong Archives

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For instance, a small healthcare provider would need to retain patient records for a different duration than a retail business would need to keep sales invoices. Training Staff on Record Retention Policy Employees at all levels should understand the importance of adhering to the company’s record retention policy.

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2021

Additionally, you should be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or adverts – particularly if they offer suspiciously good deals – and check whether the vendor is a member of STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers). Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The US-based retailer Next Level Apparel announced last month that it had fallen victim to a phishing scam that compromised an array of sensitive details. Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. Next Level Apparel notifies patients of phishing attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Train your staff. To prevent hackers from getting their hands on access credentials for cloud computing tools, organizations should train all workers on how to spot cybersecurity threats and how to respond to them. Organizations also need to invest in specialized training for their security staff.

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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. However, the least prepared sector is retail and wholesale, with only 13% of organisations having started. The survey split respondents into businesses and charities.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Although share prices showed signs of recovery within a couple of days, more than £1 billion was wiped off the stock market value of the firm, as investors worried that retailers may be less keen to buy into the automated warehouse technology having seen that there is a potential vulnerability.*. Business continuity management.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. Also read: Ransomware Protection: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. Reconnaissance and Laundering as a Service Emerge as Threats.

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IT Governance

MAY 23, 2019

Incident Management and Data Subject Rights Consultant Helen Pettit said: “There is still confusion about what constitutes a breach, panic about how to deal with it, and a lack of understanding of what’s recordable or reportable.”. The post The GDPR: A year in review appeared first on IT Governance Blog. This shouldn’t be a surprise.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In this case, scammers begin by creating a fake website that mimics the layout and URL of a legitimate online retailer. Make sure your staff know how to identify and avoid scams with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme. The post Top 3 Black Friday scams to avoid in 2021 appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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CILIP

MARCH 13, 2020

Government advice hub, including advice for the public, employers and businesses - [link]. The Public Health England Knowledge and Library Services Team have developed a comprehensive set of information resources about the virus, its symptoms and how to promote public health - [link]. Coronavirus support from Government.

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CILIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

A 1981 library guide, Mobile Library Route Planning by Colin Campbell, gave instructions of how to plan mobile library routes. But it is true that retail on high streets are in decline, compared to retail in other areas. ?Libraries Being able to see when a bus or train is due to arrive has meant people are alerted to delays.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. How to choose a GRC platform. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. MetricStream. ServiceNow. StandardFusion. Fusion Framework GRC.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Staff awareness training is essential, along with compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the GDPR and the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). It Governance’s free webinars cover the GDPR, the PCI DSS, staff awareness and more, helping organisations understand how to become cyber resilient.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are among the most common forms of cyber crime that organisations face, so it’s crucial that you learn how to prevent scams. Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2023

AI platforms assist with a multitude of tasks ranging from enforcing data governance to better workload distribution to the accelerated construction of machine learning models. You can connect to the existing database, upload a data file, anonymize columns and generate as much data as needed to address data gaps or train classical AI models.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The surveillance regime the UK government has built seriously undermines our freedom,” Megan Golding, a lawyer speaking for privacy advocates, stated. We’re talking about an enormously powerful surveillance capability that no government has ever had in the history of humanity,” Stanley says. The partnering of SureID and Robbie.AI

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For industries providing essential services to clients such as insurance, banking and retail, the law requires the use of a fundamental rights impact assessment that details how the use of AI will affect the rights of customers. Dec 19, 2023 The European AI Act is currently the most comprehensive legal framework for AI regulations.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Mike Jordan, senior director of the Shared Assessments Program, a Santa Fe, NM-based intel-sharing and training consortium focused on third-party risks, points out that at least one of the banks that had data exposed in this latest huge data leak wasn’t even a customer of the allegedly culpable contractor.

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OneHub

AUGUST 12, 2021

These will vary by industry, but to give you an idea of the types of questions it’s helpful to ask, let’s say your organization is in retail. How do employees complete returns? How do you onboard new employees? Employees who regularly do these processes will undoubtedly have helpful insight on how to improve them.

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InfoGovNuggets

JANUARY 4, 2019

Here’s the month in review, in chronological order, in multiple parts: How to monetize your information. Shareholders push back on bonus compensation plan, demonstrating an unusual level of control ( i.e. , Governance) over their investment. How much is your view worth? “Paywall for HuffPost?

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Data Protection Report

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Direct Marketing Guidance is accompanied by various resources, including checklists, FAQs, an online training module, specific guidance relating to SMEs, B2B marketing, data brokers, political campaigning and direct marketing in the public sector. 2] Catalogue retailer Easylife fined £1.48 122 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

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CILIP

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Governments have drawn boundaries with wildly differing interpretations of risk. s because productivity is doing what we know how to do today, co-ordinating and co-operating with our colleagues. No time parameters. No feedback loop. Participation has been compulsory. Why volunteer for catastrophe? digital transformation?

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. A network monitoring company for the federal government and other large companies, Solar Winds, had been breached. When I was working for a retail company I thought it was fantastic.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. A network monitoring company for the federal government and other large companies, Solar Winds, had been breached. When I was working for a retail company I thought it was fantastic.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Unlike an attack on retailers, for example, victims have no alternative when systems are down. Over that six-month period, local government experienced 263 million attacks. Implement a comprehensive defence strategy with the help of IT Governance. Unfortunately, there’s no single solution. Cyber security solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Local government agencies remain acutely exposed to being hacked. However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. That’s long been true.

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