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Cyber Bullying – Cyber bullying is world-wide, some people may not know they are being a cyber bully, for instance commenting negatively on someone’s picture thinking your having an opinion is cyber bullying. Lots of teenagers are cyber bullied online from their classmates which causes anxiety and often leading to self-harm and suicide. Child PornographyContinue reading “Cyber Crimes”

PAS 555 -Supplies a holistic framework for effective cyber security which not only considers the technical aspects, but also the related physical, cultural and behavioural aspects of an organisation’s approach to addressing cyber threats, including effective leadership and governance. ref https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/shop/product/pas-555-2013-standard ISO/IEC 27001:2013 CSA CCM – CSA(Cloud Security Alliance)’s CCM (Cloud Controls Matrix) is aContinue reading “Cyber security standards”

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) “An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a document stipulating constraints and practices that a user must agree to for access to a corporate network or the Internet. Many businesses and educational facilities require that employees or students sign an acceptable use policy before being granted a network ID.” ref https://www.google.co.uk/search? AccessContinue reading “7 different policies that impact cyber security professionals.”

The maximum fine under the GDPR is up to 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater – for organisations that infringe its requirements. However, not all GDPR infringements lead to data protection fines. Supervisory authorities such as the UK’s ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) can take a range of other actions,Continue reading “Fines and Penalties for violating PECR or Data Protection Act or GDPR.”

Below are some differences found online to explain the difference between Data Protection and GDPR being ‘GDPR’. We thought this table may be of benefit to you. DPA(Data Protection Act 1998) GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) The Data Protection Act was developed to give protection and lay down rules about how data about people canContinue reading “Data Protection ad GDPR”

Digital privacy refers to the protection of an individual’s information that is used or created while using the Internet on a computer, laptop or personal device. I believe my digital privacy is protected by certain organisations to a certain extent. When we sign up to facebook we are agreeing to the conditions our data isContinue reading “What is digital privacy? Do you think your digital data is protected ? Discuss.”

Cyber resilience is extremely important because it helps organisations take the necessary measures to address risks, ensuring they can continue delivering their business objectives and outcomes in total confidence, and build trust in business relationships with internal and external customers. •Cyber resilience is defined as the ability to prevent, detect and correct any impact thatContinue reading “Cyber Resilience?”