eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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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. This is one of the biggest talking points in the cyber security industry, thanks to the controversial use of biometric data. What are we doing for Cyber Security Month?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Ellen has extensive experience in cybersecurity, and specifically, the understanding of IoT risk. This is a massive growth, as well as an equally substantial risk footprint. Secure firmware flashing is also a way to enhance assurance of device security, allowing for audit capabilities and controls around these devices.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

As such, the Standards also list explicit physical security controls, which organisations must either implement or justify why they don’t need to in their SoA (Statement of Applicability) to certify against ISO 27001. This included conducting physical security surveys of British Army bases in the south of England. So, control 7.4

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Assessments. Covered Entities must review and update their risk assessments at least annually, and whenever a significant change in business or technology causes a material change to their cyber risk. Cybersecurity Governance. Cybersecurity Plan.

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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

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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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 same principles will obviously apply also to security risks. giangiolivi.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Given the ease with which these vulnerabilities might be exploited, rapid action is required to prevent broad assaults on both government and commercial networks. The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Atlassian updated its advisory on Nov.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The pains of double extortion ransomware A security gap? These methods provide significant security risks for businesses of all sizes. 72% of the survey respondents agree that ransomware attacks evolve quicker than the security controls required to protect against them.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This means you have a bunch of users that unwittingly follow a set of unusual and unnecessary clicks that they should know better than to follow – something they learn very quickly if they are enrolled in new-school security awareness training. Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Quick response (QR) codes are a convenient format for storing all kinds of information in a readable and secure way, at least when correctly implemented. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for example, governments have recently implemented QR codes to create Digital COVID Certificates for vaccination, tests status and other reasons.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

MARCH 14, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued notices on March 5 seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the regulations implementing the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLBA”), commonly known as the Safeguards Rule and Privacy Rule. Periodic risk assessments. Specific information security measures. Service provider oversight.

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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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Data Matters

MAY 6, 2022

Digital health companies should take note of new data privacy and security developments under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that can affect product planning and customer negotiations. implement a security awareness and training program for all workforce members pursuant to the HIPAA Security Rule.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2019

GDPR is designed to bring an up-to-date approach to privacy and security into Europe, with its aim being to provide EU citizens with a stronger control on the personal information they share with other entities, and to enforce to all member-states of the European Union a uniform legal framework. Privacy by Design.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission this week announced new rules mandating the disclosure of cybersecurity incidents as well as ongoing risk management, strategy, and governance. “But breach notices are not security – and never will be.” “But breach notices are not security – and never will be.”

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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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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee passed the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 on June 24, 2010. The critical energy infrastructure to be protected would be classified and would require higher levels of security for assets that are at higher risk of a cyber attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

This magnifies the risk of similar attacks targeting any industry, all sizes and even individuals, such as celebrities, CEOs, government officials, etc. These tools can provide management productivity boosts, but by their very nature introduce massive risk. James McQuiggan, security awareness advocate, KnowBe4.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Staff need regular training on information security practices to ensure they’re aware of the risks they face on a daily basis. If your staff don’t take responsibility for their actions then your organisation opens itself up to greater risks than it needs to. People, processes and technology.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 15, 2019

The risk is simply not worth it. Real government organizations will not threaten you with a revoked driver’s license, or anything as serious, via email alone. The reality is banks, phone companies, even the federal government are not in the habit of threatening serious action of any sort by email. Don’t Be Intimidated.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 26, 2022

The government has launched its first ‘ Government Cyber Security Strategy – Building a Cyber Resilient Public Sector ’ (“ Strategy ”), outlining how central government and the public sector will ensure that public services can function in the face of growing cyber threats.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 2, 2019

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think holistically about security awareness. Here are eight tips touching on eight key cyber risks to share with employees and colleagues. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is well underway! Are you sick of cybersecurity advice yet?

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