Cyber Security Guidelines News Today

A new performance audit indicates councils are still exposing themselves to malicious activity by failing to manage cyber risks.

Almost half of NSW councils do not have a formal cyber security plan in place and are failing to share cyber risks with those in charge of governance.

The IRDAI also said the reporting format needs to be updated with the flow of information from forensic analysis within 24 hours of such information being made available

An organisation’s reputation is closely linked to the behaviour of its employees, says Irdai

IRDAI has asked insurance companies to lay down social media guidelines for their employees as part of new cybersecurity guidelines.

The guidelines are applicable to all insurers, including foreign re-insurance branches (FRBs) and insurance intermediaries regulated by the Irdai.

Social media should be used in a way that adds value to the organisation's business, said IRDAI.

An organisations reputation is closely linked to the behaviour of its employees, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said, adding “Social media should be used in a way that adds value to the organisations business”.

Social media should be used in a way that adds value to the organisation's business, said IRDAI.

A new government order says that its employees must avoid using third-party VPN and cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox. It also advises users to stop downloading pirated software.