IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You’ll often see the terms cyber security and information security used interchangeably. In this blog, we explain what information security and cyber security are, the differences between them and how they fit into your data protection practices. What is information security? This is cyber security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Cloud database security refers to the set of techniques and procedures used to shield cloud-based storage from malicious or unintentional attacks. It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. DBA • Security team • Configure the audit logs.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

In an increasingly digital world, there are an escalating number of cyber security risks for business to address. IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Poor patch management. Weak passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. In this article, we’ll dive into the most pressing cyber security concerns and explore the best practices and solutions that are shaping the future of secure banking.

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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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2024

South Korea’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) reported that North Korea-linked hackers hijacked VPN software updates to deploy malware. According to the South Korean authorities, the government of Pyongyang’s goal is to steal intellectual property and trade secrets from the South. ” reads the advisory.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Quick response (QR) codes are a convenient format for storing all kinds of information in a readable and secure way, at least when correctly implemented. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for example, governments have recently implemented QR codes to create Digital COVID Certificates for vaccination, tests status and other reasons.

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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

AUGUST 8, 2024

A cloud security assessment is a process of analyzing an organization’s cloud infrastructure to identify and mitigate security issues. It also includes detecting vulnerabilities, assessing network exploitation, developing preventative strategies, and establishing proper security levels and governance.

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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. Other Resources.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Back in 2015, a security researcher decided to make that very point when he claimed to have hacked a plane , accessed the thrust system, and made it fly higher than intended. In 2019, a cybersecurity firm demonstrated security risks that could allow an attacker to disrupt engine readings and altitude on an aircraft.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Perhaps it’s time we finally push for the widespread adoption of two-factor authentication. What is two-factor authentication? This may sound complicated, but anyone with a bank card has been using two-factor authentication for years. Authentication factor examples. Why you should use two-factor authentication.

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a result, Blackbaud had personal information belonging to millions of consumers, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, medical information, religious belief data, and account credentials. The California Attorney General complaint alleged two counts.

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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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Info Source

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution from Kodak Alaris helps government agencies more efficiently deliver citizen services. November 3, 2020 – Kodak Alaris and Nimble Information Strategies have entered into an agreement with a Canadian Provincial Government agency to streamline the way applications for citizen services are digitized.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Key Developments in IoT Security. The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind. Has the security of these devices gotten better, or remained the same?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

You’d therefore expect that the sector fares better at data security than your average organisation. The public data set on the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) website shows that data security isn’t necessarily better for financial organisations. Authenticity : The validity of the asset cannot be denied.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. Attacks like this are unfortunately frequent and even well-intentioned, well-trained, users can fall victim to a clever attack. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

During the 2021 Thales Crypto Summit , which brings together a group of experts to speak about cryptographic and key management to keep organizations secure, President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) was a key point of discussion. develop a Federal cloud-security strategy and provide guidance to agencies accordingly” [Section 3(c)(i)].

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But negative blowback from major breaches in the 2000s, fines imposed by regulators, and strict cyber security mandates such as PCI-DSS, helped retailers dramatically improve cyber security and slow down the wave of attacks. Despite the above findings, retailers are pretty serious about the security of their businesses.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

China-linked APT breached New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network in April using a Pulse Secure zero-day. China-linked threat actors breached the network of the New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) network exploiting a Pulse Secure zero-day. “The M.T.A.

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IT Governance

APRIL 6, 2020

Most companies will therefore already have some experience of the processes involved in home working and the security vulnerabilities that come with it. Let’s take a look at some of the cyber security risks that come with working from home, and the steps organisations should take to mitigate them.

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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.

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2022

You can probably attest to this anecdotally, but it also presents major issues in the workplace – particularly when it comes to staff awareness training. Research presented at the USENIX SOUPS security conference in 2020 supports the theory, although it was slightly more optimistic. Make learning more meaningful.

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The Texas Record

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Information Governance: Take Control and Succeed. Establishing Information Governance for Local Governments in Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365. Involve your stakeholders in your Information Governance Plan. Train everyone. Continue training users, site owners, and new staff. Mr. Webb and Ms.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 19, 2024

While the Blueprint is still just that, a blueprint with no legal backing, the fact that the US chose to call this framework a “Bill of Rights” reflects how seriously the US Government takes AI. The common denominator in both frameworks is the concept of security and protection. But let’s look at them both in a little more detail.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

These incidents led to the exposure of customers’ names, addresses, dates of birth and passport numbers, as well as employees’ names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, private health information and credit card numbers.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Standards for AI Safety and Security Red-teaming requirements. Developers must also share the results of “red-team” exercises with the government. Developers must also share the results of “red-team” exercises with the government.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Technological defences and staff training are two of the most frequently touted measures for preventing data breaches, but their effectiveness is dependent on the way organisations implement them. That means creating a detailed cyber security policy. What is a cyber security policy? What a cyber security policy should include.

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OpenText Information Management

JUNE 7, 2024

The concept of security posture, as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), refers to an organization's overall cybersecurity strength—including its defenses and adaptability to evolving threats. For instance, the stealthy tactics of threat actors like Volt Typhoon , who remained undetected in U.S.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 28, 2024

To fulfill these principles, data protection strategies generally focus on the following three areas: Data security —protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption or theft throughout its entire lifecycle. Encryption is critical to data security.

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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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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Noticeably, covered entities are now subject to new requirements imposing heightened responsibilities on Chief Information Security Officers (“CISOs”) and more specific and prescriptive requirements in relation to governance, risk assessments, and notifications to the NYDFS.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An astounding 79% of respondents in the financial sector identified it as a significant security threat, with 30% ranking it as their foremost concern. Behind every system, software, and security protocol stands a human being. However, the security of data in the cloud is a growing challenge. The benefits are twofold.

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IT Governance

JULY 26, 2022

Take cyber security for example. According to a Kaspersky report , a quarter of UK companies admit underfunding cyber security even though 82% of respondents have suffered data breaches. Invest today, secure tomorrow. When you do, you’ll have to invest heavily in security solutions on top of having to paying remediation costs.

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