Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2020

DarkHotel nation-state actor is exploiting a VPN zero -day to breach Chinese government agencies in Beijing and Shanghai. Chinese security-firm Qihoo 360 has uncovered a hacking campaign conducted by a DarkHotel APT group (APT-C-06) aimed at Chinese government agencies in Beijing and Shanghai. Pierluigi Paganini.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 3, 2023

New global data shows that those government employees that work solely in the office are the new minority, IT lacks visibility, and user actions put the government at risk.

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erwin

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The Regulatory Rationale for Integrating Data Management & Data Governance. Now, as Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close – and ghosts and goblins roam the streets – we thought it a good time to resurrect some guidance on how data governance can make data security less scary. They are: Data models.

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IG Guru

JANUARY 8, 2019

The post Bridging the Gap Between Security Awareness and Action – A FREE Infographic from AIIM appeared first on IG GURU.

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IT Governance

JULY 25, 2024

The PCI DSS consists of a standardised, industry-wide set of requirements and processes for: Policies; Procedures; Software design; Security management; Network architecture; and Critical protective measures. The Standard also has a requirement for security awareness training. Is the content of the programme adequate?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

“The Agency for years has developed and operated IT mission systems outside the purview and governance of enterprise IT, citing the need for mission functionality and speed,” the CIA observed. ” All organizations experience intrusions, security failures and oversights of key weaknesses.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no surprise that this year’s Cyber Security Awareness Month encourages individuals to be vigilant about phishing. The Push for Stronger Authentication As phishing attacks become more sophisticated, governments and regulators advocate for more robust security measures.

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Getting Information Done

APRIL 18, 2017

Poor security awareness continues to be the greatest inhibitor to defending against cyber threats, followed closely by the massive volumes of data for IT security teams to analyze/protect. For this unique role to be filled effectively, organizations should cross-train their cybersecurity and information governance professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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CGI

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

10 measures for good IT security governance. Adequate security and governance of information assets no longer can be achieved on an ad hoc basis, nor addressed by technology alone. I invite you to read more on this topic in our white paper on IT Security Governance. harini.kottees…. Wed, 02/15/2017 - 01:58.

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OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

Challenges for organizations in adopting AI While enterprises like to move to adopt AI faster to drive growth, automation, and security, there are a few concerns that CISOs and their enterprises are struggling with. Strategizing Integrating AI risk management into the overarching security strategy is of paramount importance.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

“In July and August 2020, government operatives used NSO Group ’s Pegasus spyware to hack 36 personal phones belonging to journalists, producers, anchors, and executives at Al Jazeera. The personal phone of a journalist at London-based Al Araby TV was also hacked.” ” reads the report published by the researchers.

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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? Stay safe with IT Governance. The post Cyber security horror stories to scare you this Halloween appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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AIIM

JANUARY 9, 2019

Webinar: Join us on January 16th (replay available for download after live date) for a free webinar on data security: Top Tips to Bridge the Gap Between Security Awareness and Security Action. eBook: Get an executive guide to managing your information risk: Bridging the Gap Between Security Awareness and Action.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. The sophisticated malware was hidden in malicious Word file attachments.

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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 ? Campaign launch.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

A served used by the SunWater statutory Queensland (Australia) Government-owned water supplier was compromised and threat actors remained undetected for nine longs, the annual financial audit report published by the Queensland Audit Office revealed.

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AIIM

JANUARY 2, 2019

Find out more in my new Infographic -- Bridging the Gap Between Security Awareness and Action -- and feel free to distribute it to your colleagues! As a result, there is a core instability in information management practices in most organizations.

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OpenText Information Management

JUNE 7, 2024

Ensures compliance with a broad spectrum of regulatory requirements, including user and group access, to enhance overall data security and governance. Ensures comprehensive governance through regular assessments and certifications. Applies the ‘least privilege principle’ and provides ongoing security awareness training.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Challenges in AI Regulation Governments' attempts to regulate AI to prevent catastrophic risks will be a key area of focus. However, the speed of AI innovation will outpace regulatory efforts, leading to a period where advanced AI technologies inevitably will be used in social engineering attacks.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Government. To ensure that you get the most recent security fixes, enable automatic updates whenever possible."

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KnowBe4

APRIL 1, 2024

The UK government's third phase of research shows how well UK organizations have been improving their cybersecurity efforts but indicates that the risk from certain attacks have only been reduced marginally.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

Microsoft has hardened security following a Chinese hack of U.S. government agency email accounts, but some details remain a mystery. government accounts using a stolen inactive Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key. government agencies, over the past month using authentication tokens forged with the stolen MSA key.

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. Dorset Cyber Security Awareness Event : 16 October 2019. What are we doing for Cyber Security Month? Don’t risk it, cyber secure it this Cyber Security Month.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

You can find out what those measures entail by reading our free guide: Nine ways to improve your security awareness programme. It explains: The steps you should take before implementing a security awareness programme; How you can engage your audience; The importance of focusing on behaviour, not just knowledge; and.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 10, 2018

Yet with little more than six months until the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline, organisations looking to achieve compliance will be required to create a shift in organisational culture to better support business objectives and tackle bad security habits.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." New-school security awareness training with simulated phishing tests enables your employees to recognize increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks and builds a strong security culture. We must ask: 'Is the email expected? Is the from address legit?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget. IT Governance understands this. Green papers. This green paper explains each requirement and how you can comply.

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Hunton Privacy

DECEMBER 30, 2021

put in place security measures sufficient to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. RCCA disputed these allegations, but agreed to settle the matter. obtaining a third-party independent professional to assess its policies and practices pertaining to the collection, storage, maintenance, transmission and disposal of patient data.

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IT Governance

JULY 16, 2018

Staff training and awareness solutions – ensure everyone is cyber security aware. With people being one of the key vulnerabilities exploited in cyber attacks, it is imperative that staff awareness and training programmes are in place to ensure that all members of your firm are cyber security aware.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. See the Top Employee Security Awareness Training Tools. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

These courses should be repeated annually to refresh employees’ memories and maintain a workplace culture that prioritises cyber security. You may also benefit from a thorough re-evaluation of your approach to cyber security. The post 75% of organisations have been hit by spear phishing appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 21, 2018

These systems and functions are so vital to the nation, that their disruption or destruction would have a debilitating effect on our national security, economy, governance, public health and safety, and morale. Take a look: Safeguarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure. Bots & Botnet Facts tip sheet from STOP.

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IT Governance

MAY 1, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world. Thank you for listening to the IT Governance discussion podcast.

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IBM Big Data Hub

MAY 28, 2024

Government regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and industry regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA), oblige companies to protect their customers’ personal data. Data breach victims also frequently face steep regulatory fines or legal penalties.

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