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ISO 27001 is the international standard that describes best practice for an ISMS (information security management system). Achieving accredited certification to ISO 27001 demonstrates that your organization is following information security best practice, and delivers an independent, expert assessment of whether …
A US government report has revealed the health care sector is the sector worst-affected by data breaches. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ 2020 Healthcare Breach Report, security incidents in hospitals and medical clinics resulted in …
It’s no secret that health care is one of the sectors most vulnerable to cybercrime. Medical records have higher black market values than other information like credit card numbers. As a result, cybercriminals are laying siege to medical data. With …
Article 32 of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires organizations to implement technical measures to ensure data security. Specifically, it highlights the need for “a process for regularly testing, assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of technical and organisational …
COVID-19 changed life as we knew it, and few understand that better than those working in the health care industry. Business as usual turned to chaos as the virus led to overrun hospitals, overworked staff, and a surge in cyber …
This is a guest article written by Damon Culbert. The author’s views are entirely his own and may not reflect the views of IT Governance USA. A Baymard Institute study of 4,560 online shoppers found that unexpected additional costs during checkout …
Last year’s SolarWinds hack draws attention to a major cybersecurity issue. SolarWinds is a software development company. One of its products, Orion, is a monitoring and management platform designed to simplify IT administration. The product is very popular and is …
Cybersecurity is perhaps the most vital aspect of technical innovation. Amid the increase in ruthless attacks that have exploited the COVID-19 situation, new cybersecurity solutions have proven vital in protecting individuals’ virtual and physical well-being. IT professionals across industries are …
If you’re looking for a way to stand out in the information security industry, an ISO 27001 qualification may be the perfect solution. The Standard sets out the specifications for an ISMS (information security management system), helping organizations manage the …
This is a guest article written by David Balaban. The author’s views are entirely his own and may not reflect the views of IT Governance USA. DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks have been wreaking havoc on organizations since the mid-1990s. Their …
