How to spot a phishing attack
Phishing is one of the biggest threats that individuals and organisations face, but do you know what they are, what they look like, and where to look for them? In the broadest sense, phishing is any...
View ArticleThe GDPR and Brexit
In less than a month from now, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force across the EU. It is expected that businesses and charities across Ireland have taken the necessary...
View Article9 steps to implementing ISO 27001
There are many reasons to adopt ISO 27001, the international standard that describes best practice for an information security management system (ISMS). It helps organisations improve their security,...
View ArticleIs it legal for organisations to request your date of birth?
When you sign up for an online service, you’re often asked to provide personal details. Usually, you won’t have a problem with this: an organisation obviously needs your name and email address to...
View ArticleHow effective are the GDPR’s rules on the age of consent?
If you’ve ever used an online service that requires age confirmation, you’re probably aware of how inadequate the restrictions usually are. All you’re asked to do is check a box or provide your date of...
View ArticleHow IT Governance can help with your cyber security concerns
Cyber security is a complex topic, so we wouldn’t be surprised if you had questions about what your organisation should be doing. The threat of data breaches grows each year, organisations process...
View ArticleLooking for a cyber security qualification? Try CISSP
If you’re interested in gaining a high-ranking position in the information security industry, your best bet is probably the CISSP® exam (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)...
View ArticleThe challenges facing companies in the lead up to GDPR – A consultant’s...
Sharon O’Reilly, GRC/GDPR consultant at IT Governance Europe, was interviewed by The Sunday Business Post before her appearance today at the GDPR Summit. She discussed the challenges facing...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about Ireland’s newly published 2018 Data Protection Bill
The Irish government has published its highly anticipated 2018 Data Protection Bill. The Bill, which broadly follows the general scheme released in May 2017, incorporates Ireland’s national...
View Article12 questions to ask your CISO
With the rise in cyber attacks and increased risk of a data breach, organisation boards are under increased pressure than ever to improve data governance and security. To help organisations ensure that...
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