Annabelle Graham Archive
Think your organisation is unlikely to be affected by a data breach? Think again. A Carbon Black study has found that 88% of UK businesses were breached last year, demonstrating just how widespread the threat is. If your organisation hasn’t …
This blog has been updated to reflect industry developments. Originally published 1 December 2017. Cyber attacks are on the rise. 32% of businesses have identified cyber security breaches or attacks in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s …
2018 saw some of the biggest data breaches yet, with Marriott, Under Armour and Facebook suffering breaches that affected 500 million, 150 million and 100 million people respectively. It was also the year of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), …
Although the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has come into effect, a large number of organisations are not yet compliant. A Ponemon Institute survey found that almost half of companies would not meet the 25 May 2018 deadline. So, …
Comprehensive BCM (business continuity management) measures are essential for responding effectively to a disruption and providing a minimum acceptable service during a disaster. A crucial aspect of BCM is the development of an effective BCP (business continuity plan). What is …
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) an organisation must not keep data for longer than it is needed. Article 5(1)(e) of the GDPR states: “1. Personal data shall be: (e) kept in a form which permits identification of data …
Since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into force in May 2018, data protection, privacy and information security have become a top priority for all organisations. Every organisation that processes EU residents’ personal data must comply with the Regulation, or risk hefty administrative fines, and legal action from aggrieved data subjects. …
Last week, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) released its second annual review, in which it warned that a life-threatening cyber attack will hit the UK in the near future. CEO Ciaran Martin said: “I remain in little doubt we …
According to the 2018 Cost of Data Breach Study, the average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million (around £2.95 million), with an average cost per lost or stolen record of $148 (around £113). But what factors contribute to …
Cyber threats have become a serious global issue; according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk report, cyber attacks are one of the top five risks to global stability in the next five years. Cyber attacks and data breaches are …
