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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

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. Let’s look at some of the challenges faced by SMBs in today’s data privacy landscape.

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

The Last Watchdog

But that’s not enough to assuage their anxiety and instill confidence that they’re well protected against security threats. Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

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Spotlight Podcast: Rethinking Your Third Party Cyber Risk Strategy

The Security Ledger

Third party cyber risk is growing. In this Spotlight Podcast, a companion to our new eBook, Rethinking Third Party Cyber Risk Management, we go deep on the topic of building a mature third party cyber risk program with Dave Stapleton the Director of Assessment. Third party cyber risk is growing.

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Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk

The Security Ledger

The post Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Related Stories DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk Episode 235: Justine Bone of MedSec on Healthcare Insecurity Episode 234: Rep.

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

Security Affairs

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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Wells Notice Against SolarWinds CISO Could Be First of Its Kind

SecureWorld News

From the filing : " Subsequently, certain current and former executive officers and employees of the Company, including the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, received 'Wells Notices' from the SEC staff, each in connection with the Investigation. federal securities laws."

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Cybersecurity and Data Protection lessons from a look back at 2021

BH Consulting

There’s plenty of food for thought and perspective for anyone in security leadership or privacy roles in their organisations. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. However, John warned against thinking a cyber risk policy by itself is sufficient protection.