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News alert: AppDirect poll reveals company leaders losing sleep over cyber risks, compliance

The Last Watchdog

In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice. This demonstrates a lack of rigorous employee education and training on cybersecurity measures, making employees part of the problem rather than part of the solution. “IT

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)

The Last Watchdog

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? But they also increase the potential for security flaws and data privacy violations. Young employees eager to prove their metal are particularly at risk.

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How to Keep District Data From Taking an Unauthorized Vacation During Summer Break

Security Boulevard

After a long school year of combating cyber risk, migrating to the cloud, and protecting student data privacy, it’s finally time to take a hard-earned vacation. Not so fast: Are you sure your data will be safe for the summer? Summer break — a time to kick back, relax, and soak in the sun. That’s […].

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New York Financial Services Firms to Face More Cybersecurity Oversight

SecureWorld News

"These requirements are a great example of how cyber risk isn't purely a bits and bytes issue to be 'handled by the security team,'" Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CISO at Equifax, said in a LinkedIn post today about the NYDFS proposal. It's a core responsibility of the board and management team.".

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3 of the Worst Data Breaches in the World That Could Have Been Prevented

Security Affairs

Third-party risk management. Educate employees about cyber risks. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy. About the Author : Anas Baig. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon.

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GDPR One Year Anniversary: What We’ve Learned So Far

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

On May 25, the European Union celebrated the first anniversary of the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , the most important change in data privacy regulations in the last decade, designed to restructure the way in which personal data is handled across every sector (public or private) and every industry.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2024: My Predictions

Jane Frankland

The proliferation of IoT devices and sensors will accelerate, allowing organisations to collect and leverage data for improved operational efficiency and real-time monitoring. Organisations should stay informed, consult with insurance providers, and ensure they have adequate coverage in place to address evolving cyber risks.