Cyber Resilience Archive
Expert insight from our cyber incident responder Cyber attacks and data breaches are a matter of when, not if. No single measure is 100% foolproof. A determined attacker will always be able to find their way around your defences, given …
How networks have evolved and how to secure them Adam Seamons is the information security manager of GRC International Group PLC, after more than 15 years’ experience working as a systems engineer and in technical support. Adam also holds CISSP …
DORA’s supply chain security requirements IT Governance’s research for November 2023 found that 48% of the month’s incidents originated from the supply chain (i.e. were third-party attacks). For Europe, this number rises to 61%. Admittedly, it only takes a comparatively …
An interview with an award-winning author. Alan Calder, the CEO of GRC International Group PLC, IT Governance’s parent company, was recently awarded the Best Cyber Book of the Year award at The Real Cyber Awards 2023 for his new book …
Cyber security affects companies of all sizes in all sectors. Moreover, threats are constantly evolving and your legal and regulatory requirements have become major issues – particularly with the introduction of the the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and NIS Directive. …
Cyber security risk assessments are essential for organisations to protect themselves from malicious attacks and data breaches. After all, it’s only once you’re aware of the ways you’re vulnerable that you can put appropriate defences in place. But what exactly …
Anti-malware technology is one of the most basic cyber security mechanisms that organisations should have in place, but according to IT Governance’s 2019 Cyber Resilience Report, 27% of respondents haven’t implemented such measures. This finding is even more surprising given …
Whether you like it or not, every business is a target for cyber attackers, and that includes yours. Data breaches are becoming more severe, yet many organisations still assume they will never suffer one. However, you should adopt a ‘when …
Under the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), organisations must respond to a serious data breach within 72 hours of becoming aware of it. These reporting requirements place a significant burden on organisations. What is a data breach response plan? …
Cyber resilience is the ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber security incidents. It helps organisations protect themselves from cyber risks, defend against and limit the severity of attacks, and ensure that business operations continue to function …
