IT Governance

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you’re serious about information security, you should consider gaining a Microsoft qualification. ISO 27001 is often considered the go-to qualification for information security professionals. There’s a huge demand for qualified administrators and cyber security professionals.

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IT Governance

APRIL 4, 2024

A Springboard to Career Success CISM® (Certified Information Security Manager) is a globally recognised qualification that provides a good understanding of IT security with a management flavour. How is CISM different from general information security certifications? The key difference is the perspective you take.

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IG Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The post Amazon releases free cybersecurity awareness training via About Amazon appeared first on IG GURU. Check out the link here.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization. Network Elements Networks connect physical and virtual assets and control the data flow between them.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

With the ever-increasing risks faced by every UK organisation from cyber crime, there is significantly increased pressure on every information security manager to deliver effective security. It is also approved by the UK government and the MOD in the CESG Certified Professional training scheme. Get started on the basics.

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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. Where to start with staff awareness training? About our e-learning courses.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. These errors are not always entirely preventable, as some level of human error is inevitable, but proper training in cybersecurity awareness can greatly decrease the likelihood of human mistakes leading to data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. They serve as benchmarks for upholding strong security requirements, evaluating existing tools, and assessing potential solutions. We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2021

An affiliate of the Conti RaaS has leaked the training material shared by the group with its network along with the info about one of the operators. An affiliate of the Conti RaaS has leaked the training material provided by the group to the customers of its RaaS, he also published the info about one of the operators.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. Now is the moment to train your personnel on security best practices, if you haven’t already. Customize Your Security Training.

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IT Governance

APRIL 20, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping us stuck inside and struggling to find ways to remain productive, now might be the perfect time to take an online cyber security training course. Let’s take a look at five of the best online courses for cyber security. Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 9, 2018

You often see people use the terms ‘ cyber security ’ and ‘ information security ’ interchangeably. That’s because, in their most basic forms, they refer to the same thing: the integrity and confidentiality of information. Information security. There are two sub-categories of information security.

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IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2018

A career in information security management is very alluring: it’s rewarding, there’s a high demand for skilled professionals and it comes with a generous salary. All you need to do to get started is gain a Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP). What will you learn? How to become qualified.

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IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2019

The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) isn’t only about preventing data breaches (it’s equally focused on strengthening data subjects’ rights), but organisations have understandably honed in on the importance of effective data protection. What the GDPR says about reducing risk.

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AIIM

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In several recent posts, I’ve talked about professional development options for information management professionals and provided guidance on how to determine whether a particular course or certification is a good fit. For the most part, I’ve stayed away from blogging about AIIM's training for two reasons.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

Privacy advocates fear the potential abuses of the feature and have called it a potential “privacy nightmare” The IT giant attempted to downplay the risks for the users, it pointed out that the feature was developed with privacy and security by design and it is an “optional experience.”

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 9, 2022

515 , making Vermont the twenty-first state to enact legislation based on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Insurance Data Security Model Law (“MDL-668”). Information Security Program Requirements. Licensees must maintain records about these cybersecurity events for at least five years.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2020

Chief Information Security Officers were already on the hot seat well before the COVID-19 global pandemic hit, and they are even more so today. They must rally the troops to proactively engage, day-to-day, in the intricate and absolutely vital mission of preserving the security of IT assets, without stifling innovation.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Far too often, information security teams have only the broadest overview of the wider workings of their organisations. Other staff, meanwhile, tend to have little knowledge of or interest in information security practices, which they often believe have been designed to hinder their day-to-day work.

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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 ? E-learning.

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IT Governance

MARCH 19, 2018

Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their security posture, but the process is often frustrating. As soon as they secure one weakness, cyber criminals find another one. Here are five essential ways you can keep your organisation secure. Leaders should support cyber security staff.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

trillion (about £8.9 Organisations are continually urged to invest more in defences – whether it’s technological solutions, staff awareness training or revamped compliance practices – but if those solutions aren’t part of a cohesive strategy, the benefits will be minimal. trillion). . Stage 1: Detection. Stage 2: Protection.

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IT Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

Organisations that are looking to bolster their information security practices are often advised to certify to Cyber Essentials – and for good reason. Access controls , which ensure that only authorised users can access sensitive information and applications. That’s where IT Governance’s new service, Cyber Safeguard , can help.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an event designed to educate people about information security and the steps they can take to stay safe online. There are events being held throughout October as part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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IT Governance

MAY 5, 2022

In this blog, we look at the advice that World Password Day has to offer and explain why now is the time to review your password security. A simpler and more secure technique is to create a mnemonic or cipher, such as taking the first character and punctuation from each word of a sentence. Not so bad. Get started.

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The Falcon's View

AUGUST 29, 2017

The focus of the boot camp was around "behavior design," which was suggested to me by a friend who's a leading expert in modern, progress security awareness program management. Thinking about how best to apply this new-found knowledge, I've been mulling opportunities for application of Fogg models and methods.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Are you considering a career in cyber security? With so many training courses and qualifications available, it can be hard to know where to begin. With that in mind, we’ve collected a handful of training courses that may suit you. CompTIA Security+. Certified Cyber Security Foundation Training Course.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A large cache of more than 500 documents published to GitHub last week indicate the records come from i-SOON , a technology company headquartered in Shanghai that is perhaps best known for providing cybersecurity training courses throughout China. Image: nattothoughts.substack.com.

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IT Governance

MAY 24, 2024

Furthermore, as Vanessa Horton, our cyber incident responder, pointed out in an interview about anti-forensics : The cyber world is changing all the time, which means we’re playing a bit of a cat-and-mouse game. Now, she’s part of our cyber incident response team, helping clients with their cyber security requirements.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. ” The alert warns of cyber actors often using misconfigured or improperly secured RDP access controls to conduct cyber-attacks. Windows 10). Audit logs for all remote connection protocols.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2020

With smart-working many companies turn to tools like robotic process automation (RPA software) to help make adjustments on the business processes … is it secure? It’s become evident that many businesses lack the necessary anti-hacking training. Lack of Necessary Training in New Users. Rising RPA Adoption.

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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 Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

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