Cyber Security Archive
Cyber crime is at an all-time high, and at the same time as organizations are trying to counter these attacks, criminal hackers are becoming more innovative with the different types of cyber attacks they are choosing to deploy. What is a cyber attack? Cyber attacks are deliberate and malicious. They are attempts to breach …
Many people mistakenly think that information security is all about technology. It obviously plays a massive part in any organization’s security measures, but technology alone can’t protect you from modern cyber threats. Rather, it forms one of three pillars on …
New technologies, whether from Apple, Facebook or other organizations always cause regulatory confusion. When cars were first developed and sold in large numbers in the early 20th century, the streets were chaos: there were no stop signs, warning signs, traffic …
IT Governance USA has launched a new survey to learn where organizations stand on current cyber related regulations. Findings will be used to develop new courses, services, products, and webinars. The seven-question “The Effect of Regulations in Business” survey aims …
With cyber attacks on the rise, it’s natural that we are all becoming more clued up on cybersecurity. It seems there is no rhyme or reason to these cyber attacks, with all industries and organizations of any size and type …
With less than four weeks to comply with 23 NYCRR 500, the NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements, it can be hard to know where to start. However, it is essential to take the right steps now to plan your cybersecurity program and …
Cyber attacks are an increasingly serious risk for organizations, but many senior staff seem to believe that their organization won’t be targeted. They might say that their organization is too small to be on attackers’ radars, or that they don’t …
In January, Ascension’s server suffered a security lapse that allowed information on 24 million bank, mortgage and other loans to be accessed online. The server contained decades worth of data, but was not password protected. The lack of security allowed …
Attorney General of North Carolina Josh Stein and House Representative Jason Saine have introduced the “Strengthen North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act,” mandating organizations to report data breaches within 30 days. What does the Act say? The Act updates the …
There are just four weeks left until March 1, 2019, the deadline for the final clause of the 23 NYCRR 500 (NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation): “Third Party Providers: Written Policy and Procedure” (§500.11). The first clauses of the 23 NYCRR 500 …
