Cyber Security Archive
Preparing your organisation for cyber attacks and data breaches is complicated, and you should look for advice wherever you can get it. One of the most trusted resources is the NCSC’s (National Cyber Security Centre) ten-step guide. In this blog …
Ships have experienced a digital transformation in recent years. New technologies are helping them navigate the waters and ensure that everyone on board experiences the connectivity and convenience they expect. However, this increased volume of data has made ships an …
Google has announced yet another data breach affecting its Google+ social network. This incident is separate to the one that came to light in October, which prompted Google to announce that it would shut Google+ down – a decision that …
A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA, British Airways, Vision Direct, Eurostar and Marriott. …
To comply with ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, you need to know how to perform a risk assessment. This process is at the core of your compliance measures, as it helps you identify the threats you face …
The question and answer site Quora has released information about a data breach it recently suffered. A post on its website reads: “We recently discovered that some user data was compromised as a result of unauthorized access to one of …
In November, Lush – the high-street store known for its fragrant, eco-friendly beauty products – temporarily lost the ability to take card transactions after a member of the IT team “deleted the till system by accident”. As a result, Lush …
The ISO 27001 implementation and review processes revolve around risk assessments. This is where organisations identify the threats to their information security and outline which of the Standard’s controls they must implement. The process begins by defining a methodology, i.e. …
Gap analyses and risk assessments are two of the most important processes organisations must complete when implementing ISO 27001 or reviewing their compliance status. There are a lot of similarities between the two, which often causes organisations to confuse them …
Hotel giant Marriott has confirmed that its Starwood Hotels & Resorts guest reservation database has been hacked by an unauthorised party. Affecting up to 500 million people, the vast hack has exposed a considerable amount of data including: Names Phone …
