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Report: Security awareness policy still hazy at most organisations
While most users believe that their organisations have clear security policies, a recent study also finds that few are actually formally trained and many make security decisions without guidance from management. Article
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Case study: Physical security awareness and smartphone security policy
Even if employees are aware of the importance of keeping data secure, they may not be so thoughtful when it comes to the data-storing devices themselves. In this expert tip, Michael Cobb explains how to incorporate physical security awareness into a ... Tip
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Email attachment viruses: Old tricks meet new sophisticated malware
Recent research reveals that, while email attachment viruses may be using old techniques, the malware they contain is vastly more sophisticated. Article
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BS 10012:2009 (British Standard 10012:2009)
British Standard 10012:2009 (BS 10012:2009) is a standard enacted by the U.K. government in order to further the privacy of sensitive personal information held by British corporations. Definition
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Study: Infosec underestimates the importance of business communication
According to a recent study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers and (ISC)2, information security teams don't communicate well with other business units, which costs them valuable resources, as well as the general respect they need to get the jo... Article
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Personnel and security: The value of continually screening employees
While pre-employment screening can do a great deal to aid in creating a secure workforce, continual personnel screening is necessary to make sure no one has become a threat. In this tip, Michael Cobb discusses how to approach the process of ongoing e... Tip
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Cybersecurity funding to escape public spending cuts
A top government official says the national cybersecurity budget is expected to rise, but the country's information security success may still depend on the private sector. Article
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Company files at risk of employee data theft
How likely would your organisation's employees be to take company files with them when they leave? A recent survey conducted by SailPoint Technologies sheds light on the threat of employee data theft. Article
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Employee security training for Data Protection Act compliance
Data Protection Act compliance can be difficult to manage, but if employees have no awareness of how to handle sensitive information, it becomes impossible. In this excerpt from Data Protection Compliance in the UK -- A Pocket Guide, learn strategies... Book Chapter
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Spy recording devices can be thwarted by portable USB security policy
As technologies evolve, devices that can be used for stealing sensitive data are becoming both harder to detect and less expensive. However, having good security policies and practices in place can help mitigate many new threats. Article