IT Governance

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With organisations’ cyber security requirements becoming more complex and the threat of cyber attacks growing each year, many decision-makers are turning towards cyber security as a service. This approach, also known as managed cyber security, works by outsourcing cyber security to a third party. You’ll save money.

Security 131

Security Insurance Data breaches Information Security 131

Rocket Software

MARCH 14, 2022

Analyst firm IDC recently published a Vendor Spotlight report featuring ASG Mobius Content Services (Mobius) and its applications in the financial service and insurance industries. IDP Trends in the Financial and Insurance Industries. Challenges to Effective IDP.

Financial Services 82

Financial Services Insurance Digital transformation Paper 82

IT Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

Organisations that are looking to bolster their information security practices are often advised to certify to Cyber Essentials – and for good reason. The UK government scheme outlines five controls that cover the core data protection components. That’s where IT Governance’s new service, Cyber Safeguard , can help.

Security 119

Security Insurance Information Security Data breaches 119

Collibra

JUNE 23, 2023

Government agencies — from DC to Duluth, NYC to LA — are struggling. The ever-growing digitalization of our world has raised significant concerns about data privacy and security, particularly for agencies that manage and process sensitive and confidential information. There’s no going back.

Privacy 87

Privacy Government Data Privacy Data breaches 87

IT Governance

JULY 15, 2019

Cyber insurance is big business these days. Damages incurred by information security incidents generally aren’t covered in commercial insurance policies, so a specific policy is necessary to help cover the costs of things like forensic investigation, incident response and notification procedures.

Insurance 89

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

2 announcing a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework (the Framework) that describes industry best practices for New York-regulated property/casualty insurers. According to NYDFS, the incorporation of these practices should be proportionate to each insurer’s size, resources, geographic distribution, and other factors. The Framework.

Insurance 79

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. The report also found that 30% of organisations had skills gaps in more advanced areas, such as penetration testing, forensic analysis and security architecture.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Poor patch management. Weak passwords.

Risk 144

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery blog , on February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates the business of insurance in New York, has issued guidelines, in the Insurance Circular Letter No. sought coverage for expenses under its property insurance policy.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Organisations are continually urged to invest more in defences – whether it’s technological solutions, staff awareness training or revamped compliance practices – but if those solutions aren’t part of a cohesive strategy, the benefits will be minimal. The basis of all cyber security defence programmes is threat detection.

Risk 110

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eDiscovery Daily

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Catherine Ostheimer Being responsive to the growing number of Access Requests and DSARS as a local government organization can be daunting. Here are tips for managing the eDiscovery side of Access Requests for those working at a state or local government organization: Understand the legal landscape. Educate and train staff.

Government 58

Government Access Insurance GDPR 58

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular awareness training for employees is indispensable.

Cybersecurity 203

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. However, it’s one thing to want to invest in cyber security, but something else entirely to set aside the budget to do so. What is cyber security as a service?

Security 124

Security GDPR Cloud Insurance 124

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Exploitation drivers From the case of Hegestratos committing insurance fraud by sinking a ship in 300 B.C., Digital Forensics experts are trained to follow digital footprints and track down IP addresses, cell phone numbers, email addresses, social media accounts and even specific devices used in these crimes.

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Education Insurance Data breaches 214

Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

Since Carnival was licensed by the Department to sell insurance in NY State, it was treated as a covered entity under the Cybersecurity Regulation. In addition to the monetary penalty of $5 million, NYDFS also accepted Carnival’s surrender of its insurance producer license; thus, Carnival has ceased selling insurance in New York.

Cybersecurity 115

Cybersecurity Insurance Phishing Financial Services 115

IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2019

Financial services firms must do more to educate employees about cyber security, according to the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). In a report published last month , the FCA urged organisations to tackle staff awareness training at all levels, and to ensure the lessons are simple and appropriate to the environment that employees work in.

Retail 66

Retail Risk Education Financial Services 66

Collibra

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But you can’t implement data intelligence if your data isn’t governed. Data governance is the process of managing data as a strategic asset so it is accurate, accessible, secure, and consistent. Learn more about governing data with Google Cloud and Collibra.

Government 52

Government Metadata Cloud Insurance 52

Collibra

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As a result, data governance in healthcare is non-negotiable. Data governance is about managing data and processes so data can be used as a consistent, secure and organized asset that meets policies and standards. Why is data governance important for a healthcare organization? Large volumes of sensitive data.

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Government Data Privacy Privacy Communications 59

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The 911 call center needs a robust phone system, trained staff, and a decision-tree process to understand how to route issues to the appropriate emergency or non-emergency agencies to address a caller’s needs. These include new opportunities, clear priorities, and better security, performance, and resilience.

Risk 67

Risk Compliance Communications Insurance 67

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Email and other elements of software infrastructure offer built-in fundamental security that largely guarantees we are not in danger until we ourselves take action," Tyson writes. Get a look at THREE NEW FEATURES and see how easy it is to train and phish your users.

Phishing 83

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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. So, what can be done?

Government 53

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Keep your technical security measures up to date. Ensuring your software is kept up to date with the latest patches will close known security vulnerabilities, and deploying anti-malware and antivirus solutions will identify the latest threats. Test for security vulnerabilities. Train your staff. Back up, don’t pay up.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One of the most common mistakes that organisations make when addressing cyber security is that they consider it a one-off event. This process should be embedded within your overall cyber security measures in what experts refer to as cyber defence in depth. What is threat management?

Risk 124

Risk GDPR Information Security Personal data 124

IT Governance

MAY 20, 2020

We take a look at some of those challenges in this latest round-up, which discusses the cyber security risks associated with the pandemic and the ways lockdown threatens our ability to work productively and safely. The post Secure Together: Britons scammed out of £3.5 Cyber crime. Phishing scams.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In some circles, cyber security is synonymous with threat protection. That’s certainly true, but there’s a lot more to cyber security than protecting assets. The measures you implement should be part of a cohesive strategy that helps organisations prepare for and respond to security threats.

Data breaches 119

Data breaches Government Insurance Risk 119

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country.

Cybersecurity 147

Cybersecurity Risk Insurance Government 147

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn how organizations can use IBM Guardium® Data Protection software to monitor data wherever it is and enforce security policies in near real time. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Canada’s PIPEDA governs how private-sector businesses collect and use consumer data.

Data Privacy 84

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Personal data 84

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Organisations are being urged to respond to the threat by investing more in cyber security defences, but if those solutions aren’t part of a cohesive strategy, the benefits will be minimal. It’s why many experts recommend taking a defence-in-depth approach to cyber security. Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022.

Phishing 126

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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. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Third-party governance.

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

We identified 95 security incidents throughout the month, accounting for 32,051,144 breached records. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Brazilian health insurance firm Fisco Saúde hit by cyber attack (unknown).

Data breaches 115

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that only 38% of businesses and 44% of charities have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). And as these figures show many organisations still need to act to make sure the personal data they hold is secure.

GDPR 63

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Breached organisation: A Limerick-based IT services firm (in the Republic of Ireland), retained by 11 towing companies, which are used by state bodies including the Irish national police and security service, An Garda Síochána. Security incident report Date of breach: 29 September 2023 (but report updated on 27 October 2023).

Data Privacy 52

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The simplest example may be insurance. Life, health, auto, and other insurance are all designed to help a person protect against losses. Also read : Top Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tools for 2022. Once data is mapped, organizations make better decisions on how that data is governed and reduce their risk footprint.

Risk 140

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 26, 2023

Confidential computing is a technology and technique that encrypts and stores an organization’s most sensitive data in a secure portion of a computer’s processor — known as the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) — while it’s processed and in use. How Does Confidential Computing Work?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. Finance and insurance companies were particularly vulnerable to the sort of phishing scams we’re talking about. In 2020 alone, 79 ransomware attacks were conducted against government entities in the U.S., Read More At: Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions for 2022.

Energy and Utilities 120

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

They also need secured access to business-relevant models that can help accelerate time to value and insights. “Its inherent flexibility and agile deployment capabilities, coupled with a robust commitment to information security, accentuates its appeal.” Recognizing that one size doesn’t fit all, IBM’s watsonx.ai

Risk 92

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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