IT Governance

JULY 7, 2021

The threat of cyber security incidents looms over all organisations. Understand cyber security incidents. As IT Governance Cyber Incident Responder Cliff Martin notes: “What is crucial here is that organisations understand what normal is within their environment and what the potential risks are. Train your staff.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is a huge demand for qualified admin and cyber security professionals, opportunities for career progression and the possibility of generous salaries. . This pathway is ideal for IT professionals looking to configure, deploy and secure Microsoft Azure services in their organisation. Indeed, the (ISC) 2 ?Cybersecurity

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force in May 2018, data protection, privacy and information security have become a top priority for all organisations. Organisations are taking stronger measures to protect the information they process, which has increased demand for cyber security professionals.

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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. Use secure networks.

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IT Governance

MAY 27, 2021

For all the talk of criminal hacking, ransomware infections and the technologies to prevent them, the key to protecting your organisation is cyber security awareness training. The importance of cyber security staff awareness. Cyber security awareness best practices. Training should occur multiple times a year.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure? Here are three tips that don’t require any technical expertise. Use a secure Internet connection. People do this for a couple of reasons.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure? Here are three tips that don’t require any technical expertise. Use a secure Internet connection. People do this for a couple of reasons.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . And, with recent reports indicating that?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . And, with recent reports indicating that?

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Expert tips from Alan Calder Alan is the Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the parent company of IT Governance, and is an acknowledged international security guru. What are your top tips for ensuring compliance with the GDPR and similar laws? Penetration testing is also well worth the investment.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff training under the GDPR.

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The Texas Record

AUGUST 27, 2019

On Friday, August 16, over twenty local government entities in Texas were targeted by a coordinated ransomware attack. This incident is the most recent in a year marked by cyberattacks on state and local governments across the country. In the wake of the attack, Texas local governments have been asking for help.

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IT Governance

MAY 22, 2019

This week marks one year since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, and although we’ve seen organisations take huge strides in their commitment to information security, many are still struggling to implement the necessary measures. Managers should get expert training. Document everything.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. You can find out how to get started with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? But when it comes to cyber security, you can never be as sure that the person behind the mask is as benign. Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2024

Here are all our Q&As to date, grouped by broad topic: AI Cyber attacks and data breaches Cyber Essentials Cyber resilience Cyber security Data privacy DORA Incident response ISO 27001 PCI DSS PECR Security testing Training Miscellaneous To get new expert insights straight to your inbox, sign up to our weekly newsletter, the Security Spotlight.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If your marketing agency is under the impression that cyber security is strictly an IT issue, you should think again. Effective security is a company-wide commitment, and marketers play one of the most crucial roles. Here are our three top tips. Adopt an ISMS to manage the data you collect.

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IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2018

Incident response management (IRM) is an increasingly important, and popular, part of cyber security. Despite its growing prominence, many are still unsure of how IRM works, so we’ve provided four tips to help you get started. Understand cyber security incidents. Train your staff.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security. So how can organisations efficiently secure their remote infrastructure? We sat down to chat to him.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 7, 2017

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security. If you’re thinking about starting a career in cyber security, here are five things you should do. As with most industries, you’re much more likely to get ahead in cyber security if you have experience. Cyber security isn’t something you can pick up quickly.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security, with growing demand for experts promising increased salaries and job opportunities. In this blog, we provide tips for getting your cyber security career started no matter your background. Where can you learn about the cyber security industry?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2024

While this individual statistic is astounding, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Generative AI technology uses web scraping bots and automated crawlers to feed its training models while enabling nontechnical users to write automated scripts for personal use. in 2022 to 39.6%

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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IT Governance

APRIL 8, 2020

We also have a selection of free tools to help you address some of the challenges you’ll face, and summarise the latest coronavirus-related security threats. The creation of a new network allows the separation of corporate and personal devices, increasing the security posture,” he writes. “It Cyber attacks. Phishing attacks.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2019

Achieving effective cyber security doesn’t have to be a long and expensive process. Staff awareness training. Training courses show staff how security threats affect them and help them apply best-practice advice to real-world situations. There are many simple controls you can implement to boost your defences.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

In common with all IT professionals, information security specialists are very aware of the importance of qualifications in demonstrating competence to their current and future employers. I have quickly moved up the management ladder and can truly describe your training as ISO 27001 management rocket fuel.”. It’s a necessary evil.).

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Max gives us some tips about how best to respond to ransomware threats and attacks. As always, you can check our full conversation in our latest Security Ledger podcast at Blubrry. There are many contributing factors, but one of the most important is the shortage of cyber security talent in the trenches of modern organizations.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Small businesses are vulnerable to cyber attacks because they lack the resources to address cyber security. He believes that the problem isn’t simply that small organisations cannot afford cyber security defences but also that they view it as less of a priority than larger firms. Why are small businesses at risk? Get started.

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IT Governance

MAY 11, 2021

Our Q1 2021 review of data breaches found that almost one in three publicly disclosed security incidents was a ransomware attack, and in April alone, we discovered 53 cases. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg; there are plenty of organisations who fall victim and don’t disclose the damage. Find out more.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

So, it might not be time to panic, but it certainly is time to recognize that the threats and the benefits of quantum computing are here now, and security professionals need to ensure that they and the organization they work for are fully prepared. And those are all the problems that quantum can solve.

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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. Tips for working from home. Cyber crime.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

[link] Spear Phishing Attacks Increase 127% As Use of Impersonation Skyrockets Impersonation of users, domains and brands is on the rise, as is the use of malicious links, in response to security vendors improving their ability to detect malicious attachments. Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes?

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IT Governance

APRIL 15, 2020

The video conferencing platform Zoom has been heavily criticised in recent weeks , amid a series of allegations related to its inadequate cyber security and privacy measures. It’s worth emphasising, then, that for all of Zoom’s security faults, the blame for this incident lies with users rather than the platform. Cyber attacks.

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