Data Breach Today

JULY 10, 2019

Privacy Regulator's Clear Security Message: Act Now to Avoid 'Disappointment' The data protection gloves have finally come off in Europe after GDPR enforcement began last May - the U.K.'s s privacy watchdog has proposed large post-breach sanctions against British Airways and Marriott.

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Data Breach Today

MARCH 15, 2019

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features a discussion of the role of "prosilience" in IoT security, plus the problem of overnotification under GDPR and the notion of "Spartacus as a Service."

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The campaign enticed victims with subject lines indicating their email security system was not in compliance with the law, according to Area 1 Security. Campaign Designed to Steal Credentials A recently uncovered phishing campaign used the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation as a lure to steal login credentials.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 7, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO — Cloud security is stirring buzz as RSA Conference 2024 ramps up at Moscone Convention Center here. Related: The fallacy of ‘security-as-a-cost-center’ Companies are clambering to mitigate unprecedented exposures spinning out of their increasing reliance on cloud hosted resources.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The instant messaging company violated the actual General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). “The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced a conclusion to a GDPR investigation it conducted into WhatsApp Ireland Ltd. The Irish agency is also asking the company to bring the data sharing in compliance with the GDPR.

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Video Streamer Pays 800,000 Euros to Settle Probe of Privacy and Security Practices The French data protection authority fined Discord 800,000 euros for privacy and security practices that violate the General Data Protection Regulation.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 8, 2019

UK's Privacy Regulator Ties Size of Proposed Fine to Security Deficiencies Britain's privacy watchdog has proposed a record-breaking $230 million fine against British Airways for violating the EU's General Data Protection Regulation due to "poor security arrangements" that attackers exploited to steal 500,000 individuals' payment card data and other (..)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

But in order for businesses to maintain compliance with major privacy laws , they have to have security measures in place before an attack. The regulations from GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA are especially prevalent to MSPs and software vendors because they get access to data from so many organizations, but all businesses need to comply with them.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2021

The German state’s data protection agency (DPA) warns that the use of the videoconferencing platform Zoom violates the European Union’s GDPR. The German agency states that the use of Zoom by the public body violated the EU GDPR. The DPA is going to issue a formal warning, under Article 58 (2) (a) of the GDPR.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2021

fine under GDPR against the online laptop and electronic goods retailer NBB for video-monitoring employees. million fine under the GDPR against an online laptop and electronic goods retailer NBB’s (notebooksbilliger.de) for video-monitoring employees for at least a couple of years. .” SecurityAffairs – hacking, GDPR).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Irish Agency also mandates LinkedIn to revise its data processing to align with GDPR standards. The probe claims that LinkedIn infringed GDPR Article 6 GDPR and Article 5(1)(a), Articles 13(1)(c) and 14(1)(c), and Article 5(1)(a). said DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle.

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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. In addition, 14 US states now have their own data privacy laws, and GDPR-like legislation has proliferated across the world.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow. With the benefits of the cloud comes the heavy responsibility of securing sensitive data. Patient data exposures.

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Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 27, 2021

On August 19, 2021, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) approved the criteria for three certification schemes, as required under Article 42(5) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”). Certification schemes are one method for organizations to demonstrate compliance with the UK GDPR.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. And since the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect May 25, 2018, IT compliance issues have been at the forefront of corporate concerns. GDPR-style data privacy laws came to the U.S. PIPL Raises the Bar – And the Stakes.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Multiple Failures' Cited as Watchdog Levies Maximum Possible Pre-GDPR Fine Credit bureau Equifax has been hit with the maximum possible fine under U.K. Department of Homeland Security.

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Data Breach Today

AUGUST 25, 2022

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report discusses how ransomware-as-a-service groups are shifting their business models, how investigators battling cybercrime have been hindered by GDPR, and how employees consider workplace "choice" a key factor for job satisfaction.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 17, 2019

Facebook's Cryptocurrency Folly, Scaling Security and Why Doomsday Is Temporary From blockchains and surveillance to backdoors and GDPR, a group of leading cryptographers rounded up the top cybersecurity and privacy matters of the day at the cryptographers' panel held at the recent RSA Conference 2019 in San Francisco.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2020

Related: A firewall for microservices DevSecOps arose to insert security checks and balances into DevOps, aiming to do so without unduly degrading speed and agility. If you’re thinking that speed and security are like oil and water, you’re right. Security Compass’ mission is to help bridge that gap.

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Data Breach Today

JULY 31, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report analyzes the hacking of Dave, a mobile banking app. Plus: Sizing up the impact of GDPR after two years of enforcement and an assessment of IIoT vulnerabilities.

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Data Breach Today

MAY 6, 2022

Powers Remove GDPR Restrictions; Independent Authority Will Oversee Use The European Parliament has granted Europol permission to receive and process datasets from private parties and pursue research projects for better handling of security-related cases.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that governs how organizations collect and use personal data. Any company operating in the EU or handling EU residents’ data must adhere to GDPR requirements. However, GDPR compliance is not necessarily a straightforward matter.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

The unification revolution of cybersecurity solutions has started – and managed security service providers are leading the way. Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2024

Expert insight from a data privacy trainer and DPO “Organisations tend to overcomplicate GDPR [General Data Protection Regulation] compliance.” Specifically for GDPR compliance , records of processing activities, also known as ‘ROPAs’, are one compliance activity that tends to be overcomplicated. This seems a common theme.

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IT Governance

JULY 9, 2024

An overlooked GDPR requirement AND a business enabler Andy Snow has trained thousands of people on the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Andy’s explanations show the importance of this overlooked area of GDPR compliance. Contracts aren’t just a GDPR requirement. His response?

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Security burden. Though DevOps-centric organizations can gain altitude quickly, they also tend to generate fresh security vulnerabilities at a rapid clip, as well. Rising API exposures are another big security concern, by the way. Here are a few takeaways: Baking in security.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

GDPR gap analysis data shows compliance in the UK is quite low When implementing a GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance programme, a key challenge is securing the required resources and support particularly from top management. This is also key to effective control selection in information security.)

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report, hear prosecutors discuss the indictments of two Iranians in connection with SamSam ransomware attacks. Also: Updates on allegations that Google is violating GDPR and cryptocurrency's impact on crime trends.

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the EU General Data Protection Regulation fines that have finally been imposed on Marriott and BA over serious data breaches each suffered. Also featured: Regional digital fraud trends, and a look at the CISO role and its responsibilities.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Information security management is a way of protecting an organisation’s sensitive data from threats and vulnerabilities. The process is typically embedded via an ISMS (information security management system) , which provides the framework for managing information security. Why is information security management important?

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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. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Physical security is the protection of personnel and IT infrastructure (such as hardware, software, and data) from physical actions and events that could cause severe damage to an organization. Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, is exploring how overlooking this critical aspect of organizational strategy can lead to a financial crisis and laying out five key reasons why cybersecurity training is important. . Cary, NC, Aug.

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Data Breach Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

s GDPR privacy fine against hotel giant Marriott: During M&A, review an organization's cybersecurity posture before finalizing any acquisition. Because once a deal closes, you're fully responsible for data security - IT network warts and all.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 21, 2020

Logged online activities are easier to trace so service providers can perform the necessary security check if one is required. Online fingerprinting, which started life as a security and accountability measure, is now being used to identify internet users for other purposes. Specific regulation on online fingerprinting is required.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Also read: SANS Outlines Critical Infrastructure Security Steps as Russia, U.S. Given its broader availability combined with the right exploit, wiper malware could cause massive destruction in a short period of time, said Derek Manky, chief security strategist and VP of global threat intelligence at FortiGuard Labs. Trade Cyberthreats.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. million unfilled cyber security jobs, showing a big need for skilled professionals. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6% The US topped the list at $5.09

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