The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. As such, you should limit the amount of information that employees have access to. As such, you should limit the amount of information that employees have access to.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

” To defend against ransomware campaign like this one, NJCCIC provided the following recommendations: Security Awareness Training : Engage in security awareness training to enhance defense mechanisms and recognize potential signs of malicious communications. com,” and “Jenny[@]gsd[.]com.”

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy.

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Data Privacy Compliance Privacy GDPR 210

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

According to the US retailer the payment card information of approximately 40 million Home Depot consumers nationwide. Online customers were not impacted by the security breach. Hackers compromised the company point-of-sale (PoS) systems with malware that was designed to steal payment card data. . ” .

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IT Governance

JANUARY 31, 2019

Information security professionals invariably spend most of their time and resources developing measures to prevent crooks breaking into their systems, but did you know that the majority of data breaches are caused by an employee misplacing, stealing or being tricked into handing over sensitive information ? Campaign launch.

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AIIM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Webinar: Join us on January 16th (replay available for download after live date) for a free webinar on data security: Top Tips to Bridge the Gap Between Security Awareness and Security Action. eBook: Get an executive guide to managing your information risk: Bridging the Gap Between Security Awareness and Action.

Data Privacy 97

Data Privacy Privacy Security awareness Information Security 97

IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

On April 3, 2024, after completion of this comprehensive review, we determined that some of your personal information was involved.” The company is also updating security policies, migrating some systems to the cloud, and requiring additional security awareness training.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Studies repeatedly show that an organisation is more likely to be breached from an employee misplacing, stealing or being tricked into handing over sensitive information than from a criminal breaking into its systems. And yet organisations do comparatively little to secure these weaknesses by way of staff awareness training.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It did not collect PIN numbers or credit card CV2 codes (the three- or four- digit security codes printed on the back of the card), and payment cards using chip technology were not compromised. In addition to paying $8 million, Wawa also must improve its information security practices.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients. Safeguarding data in workplace settings gets plenty of attention. We’re all connected. Stop smoking?

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Because even the best email gateways and security tools can’t protect organizations from every phishing campaign, organizations increasingly turn to phishing simulations. Simulations provide information security teams need to educate employees to better recognize and avoid real-life phishing attacks.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 30, 2021

put in place security measures sufficient to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. put in place security measures sufficient to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. On December 15, 2021, the New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew J. RCCA disputed these allegations, but agreed to settle the matter.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget. Our blog provides daily updates on all things information security-related. Green papers. Green papers.

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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. With an estimated 2 million cyber attacks last year costing victims £36 billion, there is a lot to be gained from tightening up the way you handle sensitive information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

It should address: Information security : This details the organisation’s security strategy in relation to the storage, processing and transmission of credit card data. It provides a detailed outline of information security responsibilities for all staff, contractors, partners and third parties that access the CDE.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

This is by far one of the biggest weaknesses in any organisation (along with writing passwords down), which is especially frustrating when you consider how simple effective password security can be. You can find out what those measures entail by reading our free guide: Nine ways to improve your security awareness programme.

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IT Governance

MARCH 15, 2019

Earlier this month we caught up with Geraint Williams, CISO for GRC International Group plc, to find out more about information security and how he raises awareness within the workplace. How can you increase employee awareness? For more information on these services, please get in touch with the GRC eLearning team.

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Education Security awareness Information Security Risk 74

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

consumers’ personal information; employing specific information security safeguards with respect to logging and monitoring, access controls, password management, two-factor authentication, file integrity monitoring, firewalls, encryption, risk assessments, penetration testing, intrusion detection and vendor management; and.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Information Security Security awareness Sales 64

IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

Commenting on the report, Robert Holmes, vice president of email security products at Proofpoint, said: Email fraud is highly pervasive and deceptively simple; hackers don’t need to include attachments or URLs, emails are distributed in fewer volumes, and typically impersonate people in authority for maximum impact.

Phishing 78

Phishing Security awareness Education Risk 78

IT Governance

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Graham Day, author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , says, “Attackers are slowly discovering all the ways that devices can be used to attack others. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you be security-aware online in the digital age.

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Security awareness Risk Information Security Security 92

IT Governance

MARCH 30, 2021

Two in five businesses reported a cyber attack or data breach in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021. The study suggests that the threat has increased as a result of COVID-19, with security teams finding it harder to implement and manage defence mechanisms. Find out more.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 30, 2018

Implementing a documented, ISO 27001-aligned ISMS (information security management system) can help your organisation achieve GDPR compliance, while providing unquestionable evidence that you have taken reasonable measures to address information security risks, which will be looked upon favourably by regulators.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 1, 2019

It demands adequate security measures and has been widely publicised, as it has the potential to levy large fines against non-compliant organisations. For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. Information Security Staff Awareness E-Learning Course.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes. According to Abnormal Security, nearly every aspect of the request looked legitimate. The email attaches a legitimate-looking payoff letter complete with loan details.

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Phishing Security awareness Cybersecurity Education 84

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

As with technology, security policies address vulnerabilities in what is considered an organisation’s weakest link: its staff. If employees don’t know or understand what’s expected of them, they are likely to put cardholder data at risk, regardless of any other security measures in place. What’s in a PCI policy? Maintain documentation.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2019

A recent report has found that just 15% of IT decision makers in small organisations “completely agree” that their employees have a good understanding of cyber security, and 20% believe their employees don’t care about cyber security at all. The post Do your employees care about cyber security? Other key findings.

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

It also found that only 40% of organisations have full visibility into email threats, meaning those organisations are being targeted regularly and simply aren’t aware of the scale of the threat. These courses should be repeated annually to refresh employees’ memories and maintain a workplace culture that prioritises cyber security.

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Phishing Security awareness Education Risk 68

IT Governance

JANUARY 22, 2018

Most organisations are aware of the catastrophic damage that extreme cyber attacks can cause, but few have put in place appropriate measures to defend and respond to such incidents, according to a new report from PwC. 48% said they don’t have an employee security awareness training programme.

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Security awareness Information Security Manufacturing Data breaches 99

IT Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For example, you might know that you need to improve your staff awareness programme, but you might not know how to do that. This blog summarises six tools that are essential for helping you comply with the GDPR, focusing specifically on the prevention of and response to security incidents. Fortunately, IT Governance is here to help.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches GDPR Information Security Risk 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Regularly provide users with training on information security principles and techniques as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities (i.e., Consider installing and using a VPN.

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Ransomware Passwords Encryption Financial Services 97

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Drafting detailed data protection policies and documentation is vital for improving security for your customers, stakeholders and brand because it shows your understanding and commitment to the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Nothing here should surprise an experienced security professional.

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IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2018

The report also found that: 56% of councils that were breached said they didn’t report the incident; 75% said they don’t provide mandatory cyber security awareness training; and. 16% said they don’t provide any form of cyber security training. Commit to cyber security training. This equates to 24.5

Data breaches 65

Data breaches Information Security Security awareness Privacy 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Regularly provide users with training on information security principles and techniques as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities (i.e. FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2018

We caught up with Graham Day author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , to find out more. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you be security-aware online in the digital age. And so are the threats and risks of being online.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

As reported by BleepingComputer , on Wednesday, a Lockbit affiliate known as Bassterlord announced the hack of TSMC via Twitter and shared screenshots with information related to the company as a proof of the attack. The group also plans to publish information that can allow a threat actor to access the company’s infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Now IBM Security X-Force researchers announced to have found evidence that Evil Corp is likely using Raspberry Robin infrastructure to carry out its attacks. IBM shared the following tips to prevent Raspberry Robin infections: Implement security awareness training. The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure.

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