Luke Irwin Archive
Organisations always have to worry about the security of the information they send by email. You can never be certain who has access to your messages, and everyone has probably been guilty at least once of sending a message to …
Critical service providers across Europe are in for a bumpy ride later this year, and they have their governments to thank. These organisations are subject to the NIS Directive (Directive on security of network and information systems), which each EU …
Staff awareness training is one of the most effective ways of preventing data breaches. That’s why it’s at the front and centre of ISO 27001, the international standard that describes best practice for an ISMS (information security management system). The …
There have been more than 600 data breaches this year, so people who want to pick out the most serious incidents have plenty to choose from. It’s not simply a case of finding the breaches involving the highest number of …
Data breaches are a massive problem for all organisations. In its latest Data Breach Level Index, digital security company Gemalto found that, in 2017, more than 2.6 billion records were compromised in publicly disclosed data breaches. This is the equivalent …
With the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) now in effect and organisations desperate for experts, IT Governance is pleased to announce that it will be running 91 GDPR training courses across Europe over the next year. Whether you’re interested …
There’s a reason ISO 27001 is the go-to standard for information security. It details best practices for staying secure, covering the way you manage people, processes and technology. Certifying to ISO 27001 demonstrates that your organisation’s practices are up to …
ISO 27001 is one of the fastest-growing management standards in the world. with the number of awarded certifications increasing by 20% in consecutive years. In 2016 (the last available figures), 33,290 certifications were issued worldwide, and 27,536 certifications were awarded …
A new study has highlighted the poor state of web application security. Positive Technologies tested various web applications, and found that every single one contained vulnerabilities, with 52% containing high-severity weaknesses. The Web Application Vulnerabilities report also found that: 48% …
The responsibilities of the CISO (chief information security officer) have remained consistent over the years, but big changes in the cyber security landscape in 2018 could spark an evolution of the role. Largely led by the introduction of the EU …
