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New cyber security toolkit with free cyber assessment tool

kwright — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:58:01 +0000

Our new Cyber Security Toolkit can help your organization protect itself from the growing threat of cyber crime. This toolkit will ensure you protect your critical assets, instil confidence in your customers and help you win new business.

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Cyber Crime: Hindsight is a wonderful thing

Melanie Watson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:18 +0000

Time will only tell just how bad the state of e-Crime, and related matters stand, but one thing is for sure. It would certainly seem to be the only growing industry of the current day.’

Cyber Crime: Hindsight is a wonderful thing is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Are you ready to complete your Connecting for Health N3/IG Toolkit submission for 2012?

James Warren — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:27 +0000

Do you realise that the NHS IG Toolkit 9 (ITGv9) has up to 45 requirements classified under 6 initiative areas: therefore, achieving compliance can be time-consuming and demanding.

Are you ready to complete your Connecting for Health N3/IG Toolkit submission for 2012? is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Commons report puts the cost of cybercrime at over £3 billion to the individual

kwright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:19:39 +0000

Today the Commons Select Committee published its report on Malware and cybercrime. The report stated that the government should do more to educate people about how they can protect themselves on line and advocated a major publicity campaign to do so.

Commons report puts the cost of cybercrime at over £3 billion to the individual is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Pass Your CISA, CISM or CGEIT Exam at the first attempt

rfreeman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:54:42 +0000

You will of course know that the ISACA certifications are amongst the most highly regarded ‘must have’ certifications required to build a career in the senior management of information security, IT audit and IT governance. In addition to having 5-years of relevant work experience, ISACA requires that you also pass a rigorous written examination. Worse still, if you do not pass the exam in June, you will have to wait until December to try again!

Pass Your CISA, CISM or CGEIT Exam at the first attempt is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Deliver the benefits of the Cloud to your organisation

James Warren — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:18:41 +0000

Are you planning to use Cloud-based services to support or even replace the in-house IT capability in your organisation? You may have already been asked by users who want access to Web applications or indeed by senior managers who wish to cut the cost of IT in the current demanding financial climate.

Deliver the benefits of the Cloud to your organisation is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Learn to effectively audit compliance within ISO 27001

Melanie Watson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:02:48 +0000

Effectively audit compliance with the ISO27001 Certified ISMS Internal Auditor Training Course!

Learn to effectively audit compliance within ISO 27001 is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Conquer the CISSP examination for the ‘must have’ infosec qualification.

James Warren — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:11:08 +0000

Are you planning to study and prepare to take the examination for the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification? While recognised as the ‘must have’ qualification for a senior career in information security, CISSP is also known as one of the most difficult of all the infosec exams to pass first time.

Conquer the CISSP examination for the ‘must have’ infosec qualification. is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Are you cyber secure? Find out – take action today …

James Warren — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:51 +0000

Cyber crime is on the rise and all organisations need to ensure they protect themselves and their critical assets from cyber attack. Start this January with these time limited special offers:

Are you cyber secure? Find out – take action today … is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

New: CISA & CISM Exam Passports 2012 – Out Now!

Melanie Watson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:45:34 +0000

The new, official CISA and CISM 2012 exam passports are now available to buy from IT Governance Ltd.

New: CISA & CISM Exam Passports 2012 – Out Now! is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

A closer look at the ISO 27001 implementation team

James Warren — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:26:43 +0000

Following on from last week's discussion 'Which, Why and How is an ISO 27001 ISMS toolkit right for you', I thought we should take a closer look at the ISO 27001 implementation team and how our special January offer is the logical step that your organisation should take to implement ISO 27001.

A closer look at the ISO 27001 implementation team is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Global Research Company in London receives ISO 27001 Certification

Melanie Watson — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:47:57 +0000

Global research consultancy company, Illuminas, receives ISO 27001 certification after over a year's worth of dedicated work.

Global Research Company in London receives ISO 27001 Certification is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Which, Why & How is an ISO 27001 ISMS Toolkit Right For You?

James Warren — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:23:14 +0000

Before we get on the 'which', lets explore 'why' and 'how' the ISO 27001 ISMS toolkit range has helped hundreds of organisations across the world to achieve ISO 27001 certification readiness.

Which, Why & How is an ISO 27001 ISMS Toolkit Right For You? is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Do you have a Security Incident plan?

James Warren — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:28:18 +0000

The ISO27001 standard requires an organisation to list, quantify and monitor all security breaches and incidents. It also requires that any evidence that it presents in a criminal or civil action against an individual or company fully conforms to all relevant legislation.

Do you have a Security Incident plan? is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Hackers; where is the justice?

Melanie Watson — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:20:09 +0000

After a data breach occurs, how much investigation goes into finding the hacker that committed the crime? Little? Or none? It is easier to blame the company where the attack occurred, issue a fine, and pronounce them incompetent of looking after your data. But is this really the case?

Hackers; where is the justice? is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Lead your organisation to successful ISO27001 certification with this Lead Implementer course

kwright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:29:09 +0000

Lead your organisation to successful ISO27001 certification with this Lead Implementer course.

Lead your organisation to successful ISO27001 certification with this Lead Implementer course is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

70% of young workers threaten IT Security

Melanie Watson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:15:16 +0000

A recent report by Cisco show frightening statistics that threaten to damage IT security as we know it.

70% of young workers threaten IT Security is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

New Year, New You: Get Qualified in your area of IT

Melanie Watson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:29:30 +0000

Take advantage of the new year by creating a new you. If you're tired of your current job or just want to add something valuable to your CV, then IT Governance can help.

New Year, New You: Get Qualified in your area of IT is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Passwords at global intelligence company were ‘too weak’

Melanie Watson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:47:37 +0000

The Internet security passwords at global intelligence company, Stratfor, were 'too weak' claims researchers at Utah Valley University.

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Qualified ISO27001 Lead Auditors Wanted – Build a New Career

rfreeman — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:22:18 +0000

With the growth and global acceptance of the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 as the default standard for Information Security Management, there has been an increased demand for qualified ISO27001 Lead Auditors. To ensure success as an ISO27001 Lead Auditor, you will need to gain a thorough knowledge of the standard and its audit procedures together with qualifications that are accredited by a respected independent organisation.

Qualified ISO27001 Lead Auditors Wanted – Build a New Career is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.