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However, despite these on-board systems being vital to operations, cyber security isn’t quite as robust as it needs to be, leaving ships vulnerable to attack. The post Sailing the cyber security waves appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
It’s relevant for everyone, including retail and hospitality. Retail and hospitality organisations will likely need to conduct several to cover all their processes, both new and existing. Common activities for retail and hospitality requiring DPIAs. To give an idea of what activities may require a DPIA in real terms for the retail and hospitality sectors, here is a non-exhaustive list: CCTV. MORE
Collibra organized a Data Governance and Business Transformation seminar in Paris recently, bringing together data managers from the financial, retail, transportation, and logistics industries. What Forrester describes as “Data Governance 2.0” Governance Across the Enterprise. MORE
The UK’s biggest retailers are spending more than ever on cyber security but are continuing to see an alarming rise in cyber attacks and data breaches due to the ever-evolving threat landscape, a report has found. Are retailers investing wisely? Retail MORE
The incident is still being investigated by the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre , with a skimming script that scraped data from online payment forms thought to be the cause. MORE
Not just because regulations and standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) demand it, not just because of the impact a breach has on daily operations, but because there is now statistical proof that customers will abandon brands that suffer a breach. Human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, so creating a cyber security culture in the workplace is the best defensive strategy. MORE
Lush could have avoided this predicament by implementing an ISMS (information security management system) aligned to ISO 27001 , the international standard for information security. The post How Lush could have protected its till system appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
Almost everyone wants to know what the future has in store – particularly when it comes to cyber security. With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year. MORE
Online retailers and other organisations using ecommerce functionality must prepare for the threat of formjacking, Symantec has warned , after detecting 3.7 Cyber Security Retail formjacking MORE
The price you pay for this breakfast increases radically with poor security. It is critical that you plan for data security that upholds your security posture in all geographies. How will you secure AI data in the cloud? Data security MORE
As I was starting to write this blog, yet another retail program data breach occurred, for Marriott’s Starwood loyalty program. What I’d originally planned to write about was a topic that directly applies – why retailers of all stripes are not investing in data security. MORE
Croatia government agencies have been targeted by unknown hackers with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. Between February and April, allegedly state-sponsored hackers have launched a spear-phishing campaign against government agencies. MORE
In its announcement, the group said : All impacted member accounts have been secured and flagged to monitor for any potential unauthorized behavior. The post Radisson Rewards programme breached appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
Security researcher Troy Mursch posted on Twitter that the attack was carried out via a JavaScript keylogger, which essentially logs what website visitors are typing. The post JavaScript keylogger sees Vision Direct’s customer data stolen appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
Much like the hospitality industry , digital transformation in retail has been a huge driver of change. In fact, the retail market was expected to grow by more than 3 percent in 2018 , unemployment is low, and wages are at least stable. MORE
The post Lessons from the Eurostar hack appeared first on IT Governance Blog. Cyber Security Data Protection EU GDPR PCI DSS Retail data breach TravelLast month, cross-Channel rail service Eurostar discovered that it had suffered a hacking attempt between 15 and 19 October 2018. MORE
However, there’s a growing perception that all this gadgetry is a distraction from the fundamentals of the hotel business: ensuring that guests’ privacy is intact and their information is secure. Focus on security. Security and privacy are huge issues. Robot security. MORE
It is widely acknowledged that the retail and hospitality industries experience high staff turnover: frontline roles are often filled by temporary, young or part-time staff, the hours can be long and unsociable and the work can be physically demanding. MORE
Organisations that accept online payments must urgently address the threat of web-based skimming, the PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) has warned. The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) outlines everything organisations need detect online skimming. MORE
Both of these standards are intended for use by software providers, and they expand the scope of the existing PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) to address overall security and resilience of payment software. Make sure you’re taking payment security seriously. MORE
The UK government has been heavily criticised for not doing enough to curb the growing gambling culture – including by those within the party. She singled out MP Philip Davies, who she accused of defying her policy by securing a deal to delay the restrictions on FOBTs. MORE
On January 8, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner (“ICO”) issued an unprecedented monetary penalty of £400,000 against British mobile phone retailer, The Car Phone Warehouse Limited. The ICO, in its public announcement of the decision, emphasized the importance of the Privacy by Design principle included in the GDPR, which requires companies to ensure that strong IT governance and information security measures are in place, tested and refreshed to comply with the provisions of the law. MORE
Football world-governing body FIFA has admitted that its systems suffered a sustained phishing hack earlier this year. However, this statement doesn’t reflect the scale of the breach, or provide assurances of the organisation’s cyber security programme. MORE
The development of chip and PIN addressed concerns over security, before the emergence of contactless catered to consumer demands for greater convenience. QR codes, already widely used in Asia, will eventually make their way to the rest of the world, offering merchants and consumers alike a simple and secure means of carrying out transactions. New technologies, particularly in advances in payments, will inevitably bring with them new security concerns. Data security MORE
Cathay took action by involving the relevant authorities, bringing in external expertise from a cyber security company and strengthening its IT security measures. Take the quiz >> The post Major data leak at Cathay Pacific appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has fined Heathrow Airport £120,000 for failing to secure sensitive personal data after a member of public found an unencrypted USB stick containing data about the airport’s staff. MORE
Management teams and front-of-house staff alike need to be familiar with the tools and their functions, as well as the associated information security landscape. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Information security. MORE
Evidence continues to mount that blockchain technology holds the potential to democratize commerce on a global scale, while at the same time vastly improving privacy and security in the digital age. Blockchain gave rise to Bitcoin. MORE
Wright continued: “The government will not hesitate to act if businesses don’t continue to make progress in this area and do all they can to ensure vulnerable people are protected. MORE
Marriott has reported that it became aware of the breach in September this year, when it was alerted by an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood database in the US. The post Marriott Starwood hack affects 500 million customers appeared first on IT Governance Blog. MORE
Chinese-owned telecommunications firm Huawei has been banned from Australia’s 5G network due to security concerns. The Australian government considers risky the involvement of Huawei for the rolling out of next-generation 5G communication networks. MORE
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years. MORE
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us, kickstarting what retailers hope will be a successful trading period. However, retailers offering both a physical and digital presence stand to gain the most, as the omnichannel approach is favoured by 69% of UK-based survey respondents. MORE
Earl Enterprises didn’t confirm how many customers were affected, but security researcher Brian Krebs, who discovered the breach, estimates that 2.15 Earl Enterprises says the incident has now been “contained”, adding that it’s “continuing to work diligently with security experts on further remediation efforts. Breaches and Hacks Retail data breach MORE
Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? Despite the prospect of fines and other penalties, many retailers are still not PCI-compliant. MORE
Although the ONS (Office for National Statistics) reported that retail sales fell to a six-month low in October because of reduced levels of disposable income, Black Friday is predicted to create a £10 billion shopping spree in the UK that will continue until Christmas Eve. MORE
Digital transformation (DX) is fundamentally impacting all aspects of the economy across every industry, and nowhere is this truer than in retail. Tools that reduce multi-cloud data security complexity are critical. Data security MORE
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years. MORE
Examples include organizations driving disruptive innovations in retail (Amazon), transportation (Uber), hospitality (Airbnb) and entertainment (Netflix). It is critical to make data governance and privacy foundational for customer engagement. Data Security MORE
Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, has suffered a massive data breach, affecting 123 million customer and employee records. Cyber security researchers at vpnMentor found a leaky database on a publicly accessible Elasticsearch server. MORE
After recently being made aware of this issue, we have applied a security update to our website to ensure it cannot happen again. Card Factory says security measures are in place to protect user information. Understand your cyber security environment. MORE
erwin
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Much like the hospitality industry , digital transformation in retail has been a huge driver of change. In fact, the retail market was expected to grow by more than 3 percent in 2018 , unemployment is low, and wages are at least stable.
IT Governance
APRIL 3, 2019
The UK’s biggest retailers are spending more than ever on cyber security but are continuing to see an alarming rise in cyber attacks and data breaches due to the ever-evolving threat landscape, a report has found. Are retailers investing wisely? Retail
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IT Governance
MARCH 26, 2019
It’s relevant for everyone, including retail and hospitality. Retail and hospitality organisations will likely need to conduct several to cover all their processes, both new and existing. Common activities for retail and hospitality requiring DPIAs. To give an idea of what activities may require a DPIA in real terms for the retail and hospitality sectors, here is a non-exhaustive list: CCTV.
Thales eSecurity
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Digital transformation (DX) is fundamentally impacting all aspects of the economy across every industry, and nowhere is this truer than in retail. Tools that reduce multi-cloud data security complexity are critical. Data security
IT Governance
AUGUST 21, 2018
Only time will tell – and we may not have to wait long – but in the meantime, what is the impact of data breaches in the retail industry, and what needs to be done to mitigate them? Despite the prospect of fines and other penalties, many retailers are still not PCI-compliant.
IT Governance
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Decathlon, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, has suffered a massive data breach, affecting 123 million customer and employee records. Cyber security researchers at vpnMentor found a leaky database on a publicly accessible Elasticsearch server.
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erwin
JANUARY 3, 2020
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years.
IT Governance
JANUARY 28, 2019
Wright continued: “The government will not hesitate to act if businesses don’t continue to make progress in this area and do all they can to ensure vulnerable people are protected.
Security Affairs
JULY 7, 2019
Croatia government agencies have been targeted by unknown hackers with a new piece of malware tracked as SilentTrinity. Between February and April, allegedly state-sponsored hackers have launched a spear-phishing campaign against government agencies.
IT Governance
DECEMBER 11, 2018
However, despite these on-board systems being vital to operations, cyber security isn’t quite as robust as it needs to be, leaving ships vulnerable to attack. The post Sailing the cyber security waves appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
erwin
JANUARY 3, 2020
Understanding the data governance trends for the year ahead will give business leaders and data professionals a competitive edge … Happy New Year! Regulatory compliance and data breaches have driven the data governance narrative during the past few years.
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IT Governance
JANUARY 23, 2019
Both of these standards are intended for use by software providers, and they expand the scope of the existing PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) to address overall security and resilience of payment software. Make sure you’re taking payment security seriously.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Although the ONS (Office for National Statistics) reported that retail sales fell to a six-month low in October because of reduced levels of disposable income, Black Friday is predicted to create a £10 billion shopping spree in the UK that will continue until Christmas Eve.
Hunton Privacy
JANUARY 12, 2018
On January 8, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner (“ICO”) issued an unprecedented monetary penalty of £400,000 against British mobile phone retailer, The Car Phone Warehouse Limited. The ICO, in its public announcement of the decision, emphasized the importance of the Privacy by Design principle included in the GDPR, which requires companies to ensure that strong IT governance and information security measures are in place, tested and refreshed to comply with the provisions of the law.
Collibra
JANUARY 25, 2019
Collibra organized a Data Governance and Business Transformation seminar in Paris recently, bringing together data managers from the financial, retail, transportation, and logistics industries. What Forrester describes as “Data Governance 2.0” Governance Across the Enterprise.
Informatica
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Examples include organizations driving disruptive innovations in retail (Amazon), transportation (Uber), hospitality (Airbnb) and entertainment (Netflix). It is critical to make data governance and privacy foundational for customer engagement. Data Security
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
The post Lessons from the Eurostar hack appeared first on IT Governance Blog. Cyber Security Data Protection EU GDPR PCI DSS Retail data breach TravelLast month, cross-Channel rail service Eurostar discovered that it had suffered a hacking attempt between 15 and 19 October 2018.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost upon us, kickstarting what retailers hope will be a successful trading period. However, retailers offering both a physical and digital presence stand to gain the most, as the omnichannel approach is favoured by 69% of UK-based survey respondents.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Security researcher Troy Mursch posted on Twitter that the attack was carried out via a JavaScript keylogger, which essentially logs what website visitors are typing. The post JavaScript keylogger sees Vision Direct’s customer data stolen appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
IT Governance
MARCH 5, 2019
Online retailers and other organisations using ecommerce functionality must prepare for the threat of formjacking, Symantec has warned , after detecting 3.7 Cyber Security Retail formjacking
IT Governance
JANUARY 9, 2020
Almost everyone wants to know what the future has in store – particularly when it comes to cyber security. With that in mind, Geraint Williams, IT Governance’s chief information security officer, discusses his cyber security predictions in the upcoming year.
IT Governance
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Cathay took action by involving the relevant authorities, bringing in external expertise from a cyber security company and strengthening its IT security measures. Take the quiz >> The post Major data leak at Cathay Pacific appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
IT Governance
OCTOBER 19, 2018
After recently being made aware of this issue, we have applied a security update to our website to ensure it cannot happen again. Card Factory says security measures are in place to protect user information. Understand your cyber security environment.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The incident is still being investigated by the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre , with a skimming script that scraped data from online payment forms thought to be the cause.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Evidence continues to mount that blockchain technology holds the potential to democratize commerce on a global scale, while at the same time vastly improving privacy and security in the digital age. Blockchain gave rise to Bitcoin.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
In its announcement, the group said : All impacted member accounts have been secured and flagged to monitor for any potential unauthorized behavior. The post Radisson Rewards programme breached appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
IT Governance
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Lush could have avoided this predicament by implementing an ISMS (information security management system) aligned to ISO 27001 , the international standard for information security. The post How Lush could have protected its till system appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Marriott has reported that it became aware of the breach in September this year, when it was alerted by an internal security tool regarding an attempt to access the Starwood database in the US. The post Marriott Starwood hack affects 500 million customers appeared first on IT Governance Blog.
IT Governance
AUGUST 9, 2019
Organisations that accept online payments must urgently address the threat of web-based skimming, the PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) has warned. The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) outlines everything organisations need detect online skimming.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Football world-governing body FIFA has admitted that its systems suffered a sustained phishing hack earlier this year. However, this statement doesn’t reflect the scale of the breach, or provide assurances of the organisation’s cyber security programme.
IT Governance
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Not just because regulations and standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) demand it, not just because of the impact a breach has on daily operations, but because there is now statistical proof that customers will abandon brands that suffer a breach. Human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, so creating a cyber security culture in the workplace is the best defensive strategy.
IT Governance
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Management teams and front-of-house staff alike need to be familiar with the tools and their functions, as well as the associated information security landscape. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Information security.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 25, 2018
Chinese-owned telecommunications firm Huawei has been banned from Australia’s 5G network due to security concerns. The Australian government considers risky the involvement of Huawei for the rolling out of next-generation 5G communication networks.
IT Governance
APRIL 17, 2019
However, there’s a growing perception that all this gadgetry is a distraction from the fundamentals of the hotel business: ensuring that guests’ privacy is intact and their information is secure. Focus on security. Security and privacy are huge issues. Robot security.
Thales eSecurity
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
The price you pay for this breakfast increases radically with poor security. It is critical that you plan for data security that upholds your security posture in all geographies. How will you secure AI data in the cloud? Data security
IT Governance
JUNE 21, 2018
It is widely acknowledged that the retail and hospitality industries experience high staff turnover: frontline roles are often filled by temporary, young or part-time staff, the hours can be long and unsociable and the work can be physically demanding.
IT Governance
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) has fined Heathrow Airport £120,000 for failing to secure sensitive personal data after a member of public found an unencrypted USB stick containing data about the airport’s staff.
IT Governance
APRIL 2, 2019
Earl Enterprises didn’t confirm how many customers were affected, but security researcher Brian Krebs, who discovered the breach, estimates that 2.15 Earl Enterprises says the incident has now been “contained”, adding that it’s “continuing to work diligently with security experts on further remediation efforts. Breaches and Hacks Retail data breach
IT Governance
MARCH 13, 2019
The UK government has been heavily criticised for not doing enough to curb the growing gambling culture – including by those within the party. She singled out MP Philip Davies, who she accused of defying her policy by securing a deal to delay the restrictions on FOBTs.
Thales eSecurity
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The development of chip and PIN addressed concerns over security, before the emergence of contactless catered to consumer demands for greater convenience. QR codes, already widely used in Asia, will eventually make their way to the rest of the world, offering merchants and consumers alike a simple and secure means of carrying out transactions. New technologies, particularly in advances in payments, will inevitably bring with them new security concerns. Data security
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