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Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, this is the perfect time to become a CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). The qualification was developed and is maintained by (ISC)2, the International Information Systems Security Certification …
Welcome to our latest monthly review of cyber attacks and data breaches. We found 106 publicly disclosed security incidents during the month, which resulted in 29.5 million breached records. As ever, you can find the full list of security incidents on …
Reddit is being lauded for the way it responded to a cyber attack that occurred earlier this month. The online forum posted a detailed explanation of the incident, describing it as a “sophisticated phishing campaign” that targeted members of staff. …
This October marks Cyber Security Month, an event organised by ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) to promote data protection awareness. The campaign – which is coordinated in partnership with the European Commission, national governments and private organisations – …
New guidance published by the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) is expected to resolve territorial disputes when investigating data protection violations. The EDPB published its Art. 65(1)(a) binding decision on 17 August, following a legal wrangle into a GDPR (General …
Cyber security is among the fastest-growing industries in the world. More than 700,000 people joined the cyber security workforce in the year ending 2021, and it’s easy to see why. In an increasingly digital world, there is an inexhaustible demand …
Every year, Valentine’s Day is spoiled for countless people who fall victim to scams. Whether it’s bogus websites selling presents, con artists impersonating love interests or our romantic optimism when receiving messages from mysterious senders, there are a host of …
When the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect in 2018, there were suggestions that it would revolutionise the information security landscape. People were warned that if they didn’t meet its strict requirements, they could face multimillion-euro fines that could …
Welcome to our first review of cyber attacks and data breaches of 2022. In January, we discovered 66 million breached records from 95 publicly disclosed security incidents. You can find the full list of security incidents on our sister site. …
Cyber attacks come in a variety of forms, each intended to exploit specific weaknesses in your organisation. As such, there’s no single way to stay secure – but with the right tools and processes, you can create complementary defences that work …