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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.

New cyber security toolkit with free cyber assessment tool is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

German company ‘Dachser’ reaches ISO27001 certification

Melanie Watson — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:11 +0000

Leading logistics service providers, Dachser, has reached ISO27001 certification across its central IT services, computer centres, infrastructure and IT departments in Germany.

German company ‘Dachser’ reaches ISO27001 certification is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Make your business more desirable, even more amazing and most importantly, make your business secure!

Melanie Watson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:22 +0000

Implementing ISO 27001 (the international best practices for an Information Security Management System (ISMS) will not only help keep your business secure, but : Complies to the Indian Information Technology Act (ITA) and the Indian privacy data law It is the most efficient way of complying to these regulations, meaning you will quickly see a [...]

Make your business more desirable, even more amazing and most importantly, make your business secure! is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Data Privacy Day – It’s Time To Get Protected

kwright — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:17:28 +0000

This Saturday marks the international ‘Data Privacy Day’ where organisations, governments and individuals from America, Canada and the European Union come together to promote and raise awareness about issues of data privacy and data protection.

Data Privacy Day – It’s Time To Get Protected 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.

Nine Steps to Success with ISO 27001

Melanie Watson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:18:50 +0000

This book covers nine critical steps you will undertake to successfully achieve ISO 27001 certification. So if you are about to tackle, or are tackling ISO 27001, then this the perfect stepping-stone to success.

Nine Steps to Success with ISO 27001 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.

A Manager’s Guide to Data Security – Useful, Practical & Pragmatic

Melanie Watson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:10:39 +0000

Read THE practical manual on data and information security:

A Manager’s Guide to Data Security – Useful, Practical & Pragmatic is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Comply with ISO 27001 and reap the benefits

Melanie Watson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:45:03 +0000

Following the requirements of this standard will not only help you meet the obligations of the new Indian data privacy law, but will also protect your business against cyber threats and receive return on investments.

Comply with ISO 27001 and reap the benefits 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.

Passwords at global intelligence company were ‘too weak’ is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

What will protect you from IT Security threats?

Melanie Watson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:59:23 +0000

IT security is an issue that all organisations must address. Consider these facts

What will protect you from IT Security threats? is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Who can protect you from cyber crime and cyber attacks? Would ISO27001 please stand up

kwright — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:25:04 +0000

Cyber security is an issue that all organizations must address. Consider these facts: Modern businesses and organizations must protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber attacks and cyber crimeCyber security is a senior management issue not just an IT issue

Who can protect you from cyber crime and cyber attacks? Would ISO27001 please stand up is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

10 biggest cyber threats of 2011

Melanie Watson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:27:48 +0000

2011 saw a vast growth in the number of malware attacks on businesses and individuals. Hackers are now at a point where they can "wreak havok and access the best-kept secrets of organisations without ever leaving their living-rooms". From phishing scams, to the Sony hack, 2011 has seen the worst of all cyber attacks. Millions of people's data has been compromised around the world: hackers have made millions, whilst companies have lost millions. So, will 2012 see a repeat of last year? Or will we clamp down on cyber crime once and for all?

10 biggest cyber threats of 2011 is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

CERT India finds ‘Kim Jong-Il’ spam

Melanie Watson — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:17:37 +0000

Indian computer security analysts have found a vicious malware virus streaming into its cyberspace, in the name of the late North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il. The said file, if opened, will hack and crash vulnerable e-mail addresses.

CERT India finds ‘Kim Jong-Il’ spam is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

One and only toolkit offer expires soon!

Dominika Jankowska — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:15:30 +0000

Hurry, this special offer expires soon! Order BS25999 BCMS Implementation Toolkit before 23rd December and receive ICT Strategy Toolkit absolutely free!

One and only toolkit offer expires soon! is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Do Your Part – Be Internet Security Smart!

Melanie Watson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:10:58 +0000

Realise the benefits of Internet technologies, while ensuring your company is protected from the associated risks.

Do Your Part – Be Internet Security Smart! is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Special Offer: Find your route to a cost-effective and ISO27001 compliant ISMS

Melanie Watson — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:41:39 +0000

Accelerate your ISO27001 project with the No 3 toolkit, and get the ICT Strategy toolkit absolutely free when you order before 23rd December.

Special Offer: Find your route to a cost-effective and ISO27001 compliant ISMS is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Simplify IT Security Implementation

Melanie Watson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:16:17 +0000

IT risk and business resilience are the most important security issues facing organisations today.

Simplify IT Security Implementation is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Top nine cyber security threats for 2012

Melanie Watson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:07:56 +0000

Imperva (data security specialist) have issued nine top cyber security issues that could affect us in 2012:

Top nine cyber security threats for 2012 is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.

Data breaches in U.S hospitals jump by 1/3

Melanie Watson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:16:45 +0000

The number of data breaches in health organizations in the U.S has increased by 32% in 2011, costing the industry an estimated $6.5 billion.

Data breaches in U.S hospitals jump by 1/3 is a post from: IT Governance Blog on IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security.