IT Governance

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A data processor is the organisation that does the legwork; it processes the information on the controller’s behalf. For example, a marketing executive at a retailer hires a company to conduct a survey on shoppers’ browsing habits. It’s also common for organisations to get their own employees to process information.

GDPR 107

GDPR Retail Data collection Personal data 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2023

Sports fashion retail JD Sports discloses a data breach that explosed data of about 10M customers who placed orders between 2018 and 2020. We are advising them to be vigilant about potential scam e-mails, calls and texts and providing details on how to report these. Protecting the data of our customers is an absolute priority for JD.”

Data breaches 89

Data breaches e-Delivery Passwords Retail 89

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Become familiar with the standards that affect your industry, such as GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA). Assign roles and responsibilities.

Encryption 214

Encryption Cloud Privacy GDPR 214

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

New Android malicious library Goldoson found in 60 apps +100M downloads Siemens Metaverse exposes sensitive corporate data CISA adds bugs in Android and Novi Survey to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Volvo retailer leaks sensitive files A cyberattack on the Cornwall Community Hospital in Ontario is causing treatment delays Google fixed (..)

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Security Libraries Retail 71

CGI

OCTOBER 24, 2017

How to compete in the cybersecurity talent tug of war. Across business and technology media alike, I’ve seen frequent coverage of the hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity and IT security job openings that are not getting filled. 1 (ISC)² Global Information Security Workforce Study (GISWS). harini.kottees…. million jobs.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Retail Marketing Government 40

IT Governance

AUGUST 19, 2020

In general, data processors will be expected to: Oversee the logistics of data processing; Determine how to store the collected information; Ensure that the information is secure; Determine how to transfer personal data; Ensure that a retention schedule is adhered to; and. That would make you a data controller.

GDPR 95

GDPR Personal data Compliance Privacy 95

IT Governance

DECEMBER 8, 2017

It will come as no surprise that Christmas is by far the busiest period for online shopping , with online sales accounting for £25 billion during Christmas 2016 (IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, January 2017). This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you be security-aware online in the digital age.

Sales 63

Sales Retail Security awareness Risk 63

Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2022

“The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance to enterprises on how to identify, assess, select, and implement risk management processes and mitigating controls across the enterprise to help manage cybersecurity risks throughout the supply chain.”

Risk 78

Risk Manufacturing Cybersecurity Retail 78

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2023

The Irish DPC fined WhatsApp €5.5M

Security 89

Security Data breaches Retail Ransomware 89

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2021

Then overnight we realised it was much bigger and we took the decision not to open most of our stores this morning so that our teams could work out how to fix it.” . “We first noticed problems in a small number of stores on Friday evening around 6:30pm so we closed those stores early. ” reads a statement from Visma.

Ransomware 125

Ransomware Retail Encryption Security 125

Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2023

Kroll security experts discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit Transfer since 2021. Kroll investigated the exploitation attempts for the MOVEit Transfer vulnerability and discovered that Clop threat actors were likely experimenting with how to exploit this issue as far back as 2021.

Ransomware 76

Ransomware Retail Access Personal data 76

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. For more information, or advice specific to your organisation, email our team. The value of an effective ISMS. Risk assessments.

IT 78

IT Risk Information Security Security 78

IT Governance

AUGUST 23, 2018

Here are this week’s stories: High-street retailer, Superdrug, suffered a data breach earlier this week. In an email sent to those affected, Superdrug said: “On the evening of the 20 th of August, we were contacted by hackers who claimed they have obtained a number of our customer’s online shopping information.

Passwords 61

Passwords Retail Information Security Data breaches 61

IT Governance

MAY 23, 2019

A year ago this week, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect, promising to revolutionise information security. Our experts couldn’t agree on which sector had done the least to meet the GDPR’s requirements, with retail, education and the public sector among those named the worst. Compliance fatigue’.

GDPR 72

GDPR Data breaches Compliance Retail 72

IT Governance

MARCH 22, 2018

Such machine learning has been adopted in industries such as motoring, healthcare and retail. It will no doubt progress to many more, so what might this mean for cyber security? Ultimately, this would help improve network security defences. We cannot continue to do things in a manual way.”.

Artificial Intelligence 85

Artificial Intelligence Security Encryption Risk 85

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Also read: How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks. The gaming industry is most targeted by DDoS attacks, but Microsoft is finding that other industries – including financial institutions, media, internet service providers (ISPs), retailers and supply-chain companies – are seeing an increase in such incidents.

IoT 136

IoT Cloud Cybersecurity Ransomware 136

Armstrong Archives

DECEMBER 19, 2023

No matter the size of a business, a well-defined record retention policy serves multiple purposes: ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, aiding in efficient document management, and securing sensitive information. Also, their policies must be tailored to their specific industry requirements and business size.

Compliance 52

Compliance Archiving Digital transformation Sales 52

Adapture

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Marvis is an IT administrator’s best friend , providing prescriptive actions and proactive notifications on how to constantly optimize user experiences. At ADAPTURE, we take pride in decades of experience in the field of information security and IT in general. Benefits of an AI-Driven Network.

Security 52

Security Cloud Retail Information Security 52

IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Cyber criminals are constantly creating new attacks methods to outwit defences, meaning that the only consistent and effective way to thwart an attack is for the individual to understand how phishing works and how to identify the signs before clicking a malicious link. However, staff awareness must be at the centre of your activities.

Phishing 111

Phishing Data breaches Communications Ransomware 111

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The comment period is open until February 11, 2019, and instructions on how to make a submission to the FTC are included in the notice. The Red Flags Rule requires certain financial entities to develop and implement a written identity theft detection program that can identify and respond to the “red flags” that signal identity theft.

Retail 50

Retail Compliance IT Information Security 50

CGI

JUNE 15, 2016

This flagship research surveyed 150 C-level and boardroom business leaders from the UK’s largest companies (1,000+ employees) across the commercial sectors of retail, banking, insurance, utilities and telco. Less than half of UK boardrooms are confident in the IT security advice they receive today.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Government Retail Insurance 40

CGI

JUNE 14, 2016

This flagship research surveyed 150 C-level and boardroom business leaders from the UK’s largest companies (1,000+ employees) across the commercial sectors of retail, banking, insurance, utilities and telco. Less than half of UK boardrooms are confident in the IT security advice they receive today.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Government Retail Insurance 40

IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2023

Phishing attacks are among the most common forms of cyber crime that organisations face, so it’s crucial that you learn how to prevent scams. Some bogus messages might look like security alerts, for instance, whereas others advertise bargain discounts at an online retailer.

Phishing 52

Phishing Passwords Authentication Data breaches 52

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

How to choose a GRC platform. LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Recommended: How To Improve Governance, Risk, and Compliance. How to choose a GRC platform. MetricStream. ServiceNow. SaaS-enabled?

Compliance 67

Compliance Risk Government Retail 67

IT Governance

APRIL 17, 2019

Security technology is, in most cases, cheaper and simpler to implement than cutting-edge technology. ISO 27001 , the international standard for information security management, and guidance related to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) , give straightforward instructions on how to achieve effective security.

IT 75

IT Data breaches Privacy Information Security 75

Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 15, 2017

On December 12, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a workshop on informational injury in Washington, D.C. Some panelists stated it should occur if the information is sensitive, while others noted over-enforcement can be a deterrent to new technologies. For instance, it can look at social harms in ways that courts cannot.

Privacy 42

Privacy Retail Risk Insurance 42

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

How to choose a GRC platform. LogicManager’s GRC solution has specific use cases across financial services, education, government, healthcare, retail, and technology industries, among others. Recommended: How To Improve Governance, Risk, and Compliance. How to choose a GRC platform. MetricStream. ServiceNow. SaaS-enabled?

Compliance 57

Compliance Risk Government Retail 57

Hunton Privacy

MAY 26, 2010

Congressman Markey had urged the FTC to investigate this issue after a CBS News exposé showed that almost every digital copier produced since 2002 stores on its hard drive images of documents that are “scanned, copied or emailed by the machine” – including documents with sensitive personal information.

Privacy 40

Privacy Risk Manufacturing Retail 40

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Retailers are the most affected , but lax security over Christmas is a problem for all organisations. We’ve highlighted some of the biggest mistakes organisations make and how to address them. Security in the Digital World is a straightforward guide for the home user, parent, consumer or home office.

Passwords 63

Passwords Phishing Data breaches Retail 63

IT Governance

JULY 25, 2018

You can meet the GDPR’s requirements for privacy notices via prominently displayed signs that provide brief and comprehensible information explaining that CCTV is being used, and stating who manages the surveillance system and how to contact them, as was acceptable under the DPA 1998. Redact information where necessary.

GDPR 102

GDPR Personal data Privacy Access 102

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. With that out of the way, it’s time to move on to May 2023.

Data breaches 122

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 122

Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

CVS Pharmacy (“CVS”), reportedly the largest retail pharmacy chain, has agreed to pay the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) $2.25

CMS 49

CMS Privacy Compliance Retail 49

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

More retailers accept several forms of online payments. This standard error saves the hackers a lot of work in figuring out how to gain control over different services and accounts. The guides add a cost of cents to the purchase, and it’s anybody’s guess if they work at all. Cryptocurrency trading accounts.

Marketing 110

Marketing Passwords Personal data Encryption 110

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 3, 2009

On March 20, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published its long-awaited guide to the Red Flags Rule (the “Rule”), entitled “Fighting Fraud with Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business.” Second, the guide sets out an expansive view of “covered accounts.”

Compliance 40

Compliance Retail Insurance Manufacturing 40

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic.

IT 52

IT Manufacturing Government Paper 52

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

And they said that they really had no idea how to deal with and classify, you know, a package with over, 1000 pieces of or 1000 vulnerabilities. I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic.

IT 52

IT Manufacturing Government Paper 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Machine learning algorithms are already being used in transportation to ease road congestion, in healthcare to spot medical errors and improve patient care and in retail to improve the customer shopping experience. But how exactly will artificial intelligence help bridge the information security skills gap?

Security 52

Security Artificial Intelligence Computer and Electronics Libraries 52