IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

Malware is one of the most common cyber security threats that organisations and individuals face. In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about it, including our top 8 tips for preventing malware attacks. Make sure to keep backups in a secure location. However, those tools are not flawless. What is malware?

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Microsoft's director of security education and awareness shares his approach to helping train employees in defensive practices.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2022

You must assemble a team, conduct a gap analysis and risk assessment, apply security controls, create documentation and perform staff awareness training. Your ISMS (information security management system) was built to address risks that you identified during the certification process, but the threat landscape is constantly evolving.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Related: Hackers target UK charities Here are six tips for establishing robust nonprofit cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive donor information and build a resilient organization. These worrying statistics underscore the need to be more proactive in preventing security breaches. Train staff regularly. Assess risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices. Prioritize Data Protection The downfall of many security strategies is that they become too general and too thinly spread. But it requires different levels of security.

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AIIM

AUGUST 30, 2022

It also states what happens if there is any kind of security breach or data loss. Following the Covid19 pandemic, these policies should also outline how employees can access business data from anywhere without compromising security. Conduct Training for Employees. What Are The Top 9 Information Governance Best Practices in 2022?

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Move beyond generic, annual security awareness training with these important tips.

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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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The Texas Record

JUNE 12, 2023

The arrangement of the policy may include the following: scope, purpose/intent, authority, privacy/confidentiality, responsibility, retention, filing, maintenance, disposition, training, and an appendix with further resources. Incorporate this training into onboarding of new employees and any annual training you might provide for your entity.

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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. Now in its nineteenth year, the campaign provides tools and resources to help people learn more about the cyber security industry and the ways they can get involved.

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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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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2020

Finding all these bored people appropriate jobs in the legitimate economy may be as much about providing basic training as about parachuting superstars into key positions.” ” Further reading: Cybercrime is (often) Boring: Maintaining the Infrastructure of Cybercrime Economies (PDF).

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IT Governance

JULY 7, 2021

The threat of cyber security incidents looms over all organisations. Understand cyber security incidents. This is a six-step process : Preparation : the policies, procedures, governance, communication plans and technological controls you’ll need to detect a security incident and continue operations once it occurs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 396 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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

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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eDiscovery Daily

AUGUST 4, 2023

Privacy and security concerns with sensitive and confidential information and staying compliant with jurisdiction-specific laws and regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an ongoing challenge. Educate and train staff.

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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

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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2023

And even though people are becoming increasingly aware of the immense possibilities that exists when starting a career in the field, the pace at which they are gaining the required skills and knowledge to meet the security needs of organizations is not as high as the growing demand for their assistance. Train prospects.

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Dark Reading

APRIL 17, 2019

Breaches and compliance requirements have heightened the need for continuous and effective employee training, security experts say.

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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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Dark Reading

APRIL 9, 2020

Tech leaders encourage organizations to maintain security awareness training and offer advice on how to protect their information.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 23, 2019

Ransomware writers are now targeting cloud service providers with network file encryption attacks as a way to hold hostage the maximum number of customers that they can, notes Chris Morales, head of security analytics for Vectra.

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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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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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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. In this blog post, we offer our tips for keeping your information safe all year long. Setup a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for secure, remote access to network applications. Design a Secure Destruction Plan. secure loading and unloading areas.

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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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Adapture

AUGUST 23, 2021

8 Tips for Transition ing from Remote Work to a New Office. Today on the blog we’ve got some tips for surviving the shift. That way, you’ll know where your desk is located, how to get through building security, and where you’ll find any other resources you might need throughout the day. Is this you? Meet with Coworkers.

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Archive Document Data Storage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Here are several tips for protecting and preserving your backup media: Tip 1: Don’t Take Media Home. If you’re one of them, ask yourself the following question: What will happen to your data if tapes are stolen from your car or left on a bus or train? Tip 2: Handle Media Carefully. Tip 3: Rotate Often.

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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

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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Daymark

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Azure Sentinel is a cloud native Security Information Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) solution from Microsoft.

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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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