The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

1, 2024 — ForAllSecure , the world’s most advanced application security testing company, today announced it is changing its corporate name to Mayhem Security (“Mayhem”), signaling a new era of growth and opportunity aligned with its award-winning Mayhem Application Security platform.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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Data Breach Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Officials Recommend Immediate Patching to Fix Serious Flaws Large enterprises, including government and educational organizations, are being warned to immediately update their WS_FTP Server, built by Progress Software, to fix serious flaws being actively exploited by attackers.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 11, 2024

The global AI governance landscape is complex and rapidly evolving. Key themes and concerns are emerging, however government agencies must get ahead of the game by evaluating their agency-specific priorities and processes. The term governance can be slippery.

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Collibra

JUNE 27, 2024

More broadly, AI software is expensive to develop, especially as HIPAA requirements present added security considerations for protected health information. UCLA Health is at the forefront of AI innovation in healthcare and has partnered with Collibra to bring clear, accessible AI governance to all levels of its organization.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

What is Information Governance, and Why is it Important? There are many benefits to constructing an Information Governance program plan. How to Avoid Information Governance Pitfalls. How to Avoid/Overcome: Overcome this issue by addressing objections directly with good communication and contextual education.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Among the uncertainty surrounding GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance – particularly with Brexit complicating things – the UK government has been a reliable source for advice. The results will be used to help the government understand organisations’ Brexit preparations and where their compliance efforts are falling short.

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Gimmal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Enter metadata—a powerful tool that can revolutionize your information governance strategy. Facilitate Compliance and Governance : Use metadata to automate records management processes, apply retention policies, and ensure regulatory compliance. A Visual Analogy Imagine walking down a supermarket aisle looking for soup.

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Gimmal

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the digital era, the concepts of information governance and data governance have become increasingly significant. This blog post delves into the distinctions between information governance and data governance, offering clarity on each term’s scope, objectives, and practices.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Louis Post-Dispatch ran a story about how its staff discovered and reported a security vulnerability in a Missouri state education website that exposed the Social Security numbers of 100,000 elementary and secondary teachers. Louis Post-Dispatch for reporting a security vulnerability that exposed teacher SSNs.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2021

A massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack shut down Belgiums’ government websites, internal networks were also impacted. A massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack hit most of the Belgium government ’s IT network, according to the media the attack also knocked offline internal systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A stealthy APT group tracked as Gelsemium was observed targeting a Southeast Asian government between 2022 and 2023. Palo Alto Unit42 researchers an APT group tracked as Gelsemium targeting a Southeast Asian government. appeared first on Security Affairs. OwlProxy is a unique and custom tool used by the group.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. Internet/Securence says your email is secure. and cityoffrederickmd.gov , the website for the government of Frederick, Md.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2022

Threat actors defaced multiple Ukrainian government websites after talks between Ukrainian, US, and Russian officials hit a dead this week. Threat actors have defaced multiple websites of the Ukrainian government on the night between January 13 and January 14. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ukrainian government websites).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

The FBI has issued an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks on education institutions in the US and UK. The FBI has issued Tuesday an alert to warn about an increase in PYSA ransomware attacks against education institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom. The malicious code appended the extension .

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Collibra

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Today, data is the foundation of decision-making, innovation and governance. For government agencies, the reality is high-quality data is essential for successfully deploying technologies like machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI) and, ultimately, providing better services to the public.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Collibra

JANUARY 9, 2024

In today’s world, data drives many of the decisions made by federal and state government agencies. High-quality data about vaccine supplies and population densities can lead to a successful distribution strategy, saving lives and strengthening public trust in the government’s response to the crisis.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2022, ransomware attacks targeted 105 state or municipal governments or agencies in the US, reads a report published by Emsisoft. Below are the attacks reported by Emsisoft: 105 local governments. ” The ransomware attack against local governments resulted in data theft in at least 27 of the 105 incidents (26 percent). .

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised. Cyber Security as a Service. Ransomware epidemic.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Secure Your World with Phishing Resistant Passkeys madhav Thu, 10/10/2024 - 05:12 As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 with the theme "Secure Our World," exploring innovative technologies is crucial to help us achieve this goal. Passkeys Unpacked Passkeys were designed to eliminate the weaknesses inherent in passwords.

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erwin

APRIL 16, 2021

Data governance is best defined as the strategic, ongoing and collaborative processes involved in managing data’s access, availability, usability, quality and security in line with established internal policies and relevant data regulations. Data Governance Is Business Transformation. Predictability. Synchronicity.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 5, 2022

On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law, the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Act of 2021 (S. 1097) (the “Cyber Workforce Program Act”), two bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity postures of the federal, state and local governments.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The benefits of partnering with us, and our partner-exclusive event IT Governance launched its partner programme in 2017, which now includes more than 400 organisations. And why should organisations consider partnering with IT Governance? What is it that makes IT Governance special? What else can partners expect from the event?

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A recent freedom of information request by chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young reveals a worrying rise in reported data breaches across the UK education sector. The government’s Cyber Essentials scheme helps organisations guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate commitment to cyber security.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. GootLoader is still active and efficient Hackers stole OpenAI secrets in a 2023 security breach Hackers leak 170k Taylor Swift’s ERAS Tour Barcodes Polyfill.io A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Collibra

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The federal government is no exception. Today’s citizens, accustomed to the speed and personalization of digital experiences, expect no less from their government. For the federal government to modernize and meet the needs of the contemporary citizen, it must tap into the vast reservoirs of data at its disposal.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. A recent Kaspersky report outlines several cyber security threats associated with online learning: Phishing.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The press is reporting a massive hack of US government networks by sophisticated Russian hackers. Officials said a hunt was on to determine if other parts of the government had been affected by what looked to be one of the most sophisticated, and perhaps among the largest, attacks on federal systems in the past five years.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI penetration tests, user education, and more Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. But for all its potential, there are legitimate concerns around, among other things, data security. Bridget’s interests lie in finding the edges of security that you can peel up, and the human aspects of system vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. OpenAI’s Altman Sidesteps Questions About Governance, Johansson at UN AI Summit Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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IG Guru

OCTOBER 27, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office for Civil Rights _ October 18, 2023 HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Resources for Health Care Providers and Patients to Help Educate Patients about Telehealth and the Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Analyzing the Email Security Landscape and exploring Emerging Threats and Trends. VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. million as malicious.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The US government declared that Russia-linked APT group Energetic Bear has breached US government networks and exfiltrated data. In March 2018, the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a joint technical alert to warn of attacks on US critical infrastructure powered by Russian threat actors.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On 22 September 2021, the UK Government (the “ Government ”) published its Artificial Intelligence (“ AI ”) strategy. The paper outlines the Government’s plan to make Britain a “global superpower” in the AI arena, and sets out an agenda to build the most “pro-innovation regulatory environment in the world”.

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Gimmal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

With Gimmal, we have found a very experienced and quality-oriented partner that offers a top-of-the-line information governance software platform. Join Gimmal and NNIT for an Educational Webinar NNIT and Gimmal will be co-hosting an educational webinar in March 2024, more details about this will be published shortly.

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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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