IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget. Our blog provides daily updates on all things information security-related. Green papers.

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Getting Information Done

APRIL 18, 2017

Ultimately, the chief information security officer (CISO) needs to understand the information footprint across systems, determine the value/risk of loss, and protect against cyberattacks through the deployment of control activities, which are commensurate with the value/risk of these information systems.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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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

MARCH 15, 2019

Earlier this month we caught up with Geraint Williams, CISO for GRC International Group plc, to find out more about information security and how he raises awareness within the workplace. How can you increase employee awareness? For more information on these services, please get in touch with the GRC eLearning team.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. With an estimated 2 million cyber attacks last year costing victims £36 billion, there is a lot to be gained from tightening up the way you handle sensitive information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

That’s why Requirement 12 of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) instructs organisations to implement policies and procedures to help staff manage risks. Employees introduce many risks into businesses that technology simply can’t prevent. Fast-track your documentation process.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 1, 2019

For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help. This blog summarises six tools that are essential for helping you comply with the GDPR, focusing specifically on the prevention of and response to security incidents.

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IT Governance

MARCH 30, 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. The study suggests that the threat has increased as a result of COVID-19, with security teams finding it harder to implement and manage defence mechanisms.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2019

53% agreed that it seemed logical for cyber security awareness training to be near the top of the business agenda. These findings are very concerning as small businesses are exposing themselves to unnecessary risks. The post Do your employees care about cyber security? appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

Investigators criticised Citrix Team Leader Lum Yuan Woh’s poor attitude and server setup, which “introduced unnecessary and significant risks to the system”. Meanwhile, Security Incident Response Manager Ernest Tan “persistently held a mistaken understanding of what constituted a ‘security incident’” and when incidents needed to be reported.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help. This blog summarises six tools that are essential for helping you comply with the GDPR, focusing specifically on the prevention of and response to security incidents.

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

The information security organisation polled 600 decision makers and 1,200 employees in the UK, US, Germany and Australia, and found that 59% of respondents said phishing was their biggest concern. There are several ways you can address the risk of phishing. This will ultimately help ensure the business stays safe,” he adds.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2018

And so are the threats and risks of being online. We caught up with Graham Day author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , to find out more. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you be security-aware online in the digital age.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 22, 2018

Most organisations are aware of the catastrophic damage that extreme cyber attacks can cause, but few have put in place appropriate measures to defend and respond to such incidents, according to a new report from PwC. 48% said they don’t have an employee security awareness training programme.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A served used by the SunWater statutory Queensland (Australia) Government-owned water supplier was compromised and threat actors remained undetected for nine longs, the annual financial audit report published by the Queensland Audit Office revealed. “We continue to identify several control deficiencies relating to information systems.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Blocking data access, limiting user privileges, or terminating suspicious processes are all examples of actions that can be taken to reinforce security standards and reduce the risk of data breaches or unauthorized disclosures. Detect Anomalous Activity DLP systems use AI and ML to quickly detect abnormal behavior.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task.

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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. The impressive security functions of iPhones tend to be overlooked, or not fully understood by users.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

This week, we discuss a data breach at Mumsnet, no data breach at OkCupid, and a lawsuit against Apple for implementing security measures. Hello, and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Thursday, 14 February 2019. Natalie Sawyer, a spokesperson for OkCupid, said: “There has been no security breach at OkCupid.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Employees handle sensitive information every day and read the inevitable few malicious emails that get past anti-malware technology, so they must be given training to gain the skills to detect threats and prevent costly mistakes. It’s designed to help organisations bolster their information security practices while optimising costs.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

According to the research, 52% of users receive training no more than twice per year, and 6% of users have never received security awareness training. Further complicating the problem, organisations aren’t doing enough to reduce the risks associated with phishing and ransomware. The result?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week, we discuss a Bank of England cyber resilience exercise, the latest cyber security news from the US Office of Personnel Management, the highlights of this month’s Patch Tuesday, and a surprising admission by a Japanese cyber security minister. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 16 November.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Use a secure Internet connection. But with flexible work comes the risks of public Wi-Fi. Unlike your office connection, public Internet usually doesn’t offer a private connection, making it easy for crooks to hack the network and access the information on your browser. But writing your details down creates an even bigger risk.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Use a secure Internet connection. But with flexible work comes the risks of public Wi-Fi. Unlike your office connection, public Internet usually doesn’t offer a private connection, making it easy for crooks to hack the network and access the information on your browser. But writing your details down creates an even bigger risk.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 23 February 2018. Cyber security reports are a bit like the proverbial London omnibus: you seem to wait for ages, then several come along at once. Data subjects themselves must be notified without undue delay if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Cyber security is a business issue, and top management needs to be held accountable for ensuring that its cyber security strategy meets business objectives and is adopted as a strategic risk. The discussion of cyber risk should include what risks need to be avoided, accepted, mitigated or transferred. Technology.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MARCH 14, 2019

Finally, the plan must require evaluation and revisions to it as necessary following a security event. Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). Periodic risk assessments. The Safeguards Rule allows FIs to take a risk-based approach to developing its ISP. Specific information security measures.

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IG Guru

MAY 8, 2020

Thank you for recently attending the Government Technology Webinar entitled “Cybersecurity in an Uncertain World: New Ways to Confront New Ransomware Threats” If you’d like to view the recorded session or pass the link along to any colleagues that you might feel would be interested as well, access the session here: [link] We hope (..)

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

More and more, directors are viewing cyber-risk under the broader umbrella of corporate strategy and searching for ways to help mitigate that risk. Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Government. To ensure that you get the most recent security fixes, enable automatic updates whenever possible."

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

The GDPR’s four main areas of focus are: Privacy rights, Data security, Data control and Governance. At the core of GDPR is “Privacy by Design”, a concept created by Dr. The GDPR mandates that a business must inform EU DPAs very quickly (within 72 hours) and thoroughly of any security data breach involving European citizens.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Far too often, information security teams have only the broadest overview of the wider workings of their organisations. Other staff, meanwhile, tend to have little knowledge of or interest in information security practices, which they often believe have been designed to hinder their day-to-day work.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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