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Scott Ikeda

Scott Ikeda is a technology futurist and blogger for more than 15 years. He travels extensively throughout Asia and writes about the impact of technology on the communities he visits. Over the last 5 years, Scott has grown increasingly focused on the future landscape of big data, surveillance, cybersecurity and the right to privacy.

Cyber Security

Voting Machines Vulnerable to Hacks That Could Change Presidential Election Outcome

Scott Ikeda Oct 15, 2018 0

Recent DEFCON Voting Village report showed that some of the most popular and widely used voting machines vulnerable to hacking and that their security in the upcoming election is anything but assured.

Data Protection

What Does India’s Proposed New Data Protection Law Mean for the Country – and the Rest of the…

Scott Ikeda Sep 14, 2018 0

India's data protection law is already being criticized, with some claiming it does too little by not giving the data protection authority sufficient power to bring violators to justice; and others fearing it goes too far with the potential for mass surveillance

Data Protection

Selling Customer Data Is Big Business in China

Scott Ikeda Sep 10, 2018 0

Selling customer data such as banking records, vehicle registration and mobile phone usage is big business in China. Recent data theft of 130 million clients of Huazhu Hotels Group saw the stolen payment and contact information going for about US$56,000.

Cyber Security

Vietnam’s New Cybersecurity Law and Push for Internet Sovereignty Reduces Freedom

Scott Ikeda Jul 20, 2018 0

Vietnam's new cybersecurity law strengthens internet sovereignty and national security at the expense of increased censorship and reduced freedom of speech.

Data Privacy

Smart Cities – Not So Smart Privacy

Scott Ikeda Feb 16, 2018 0

Smart cities are here to stay. The complexity of the modern city simply demands that data is collected and used to ensure the quality of life of those who are using the services of the city. But just how much control and privacy are people willing to give up?

Cyber Security

Dismal Future for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security

Scott Ikeda Dec 21, 2017 1

What some are calling ‘Industrie 4.0’ or the Smart Factory has become a reality, and has accelerated the digital transformation in the industrial sector. This increased reliance on digital systems has led to an increased emphasis on industrial control systems (ICS) security in the manufacturing sector.

Cyber Security

Cyber Insurance Now Critical for Public Sector Agencies?

Scott Ikeda Nov 29, 2017 0

The private sector is increasingly turning to cyber insurance to at least mitigate some of the effects of hacking, however governments across the globe seem to have been slow to take advantage. Given the severity of the cyber threats, is it time for public sector agencies to leverage cyber insurance offerings?

Cyber Security

Fake WhatsApp, Lovely Wallpaper … Can the Play Store Still be Trusted?

Scott Ikeda Nov 20, 2017 0

With the Play Store distributing malicious apps like fake WhatsApp and malware, is downloading only from trusted Android stores still a relevant approach?

Cyber Security

Hackers to Help Make Voting Machines Safe Again

Scott Ikeda Nov 15, 2017 0

Fear of Russian hackers infiltrating voting machines in the last U.S. presidential election has led to a new bill to enlist hackers to find vulnerabilities.

Cyber Security

Only 1 in 3 Developers Confident They are Writing Secure Code

Scott Ikeda Nov 9, 2017 0

Executives concerned about secure applications but developers are not confident that they are writing secure code or the security of third party modules.

Data Privacy

Can FinTech Ensure the Security and Privacy of Customer Data?

Scott Ikeda Oct 24, 2017 0

With massive collection and use of customer data and now "alternative data", FinTech companies must prove their commitment to data privacy & cybersecurity.

Cyber Security

Protect Yourself from the Latest WPA2 Wi-Fi Security Flaw

Scott Ikeda Oct 16, 2017 0

Latest WPA2 Wi-Fi security flaw has widespread impact due to number of networked devices that must be updated, prolonging the risk of vulnerable devices.

Cyber Security

DDoS Attack Trend: Numbers Dip as Intensity Surge

Scott Ikeda Oct 4, 2017 0

Imperva's Q2 2017 Global DDoS Threat Landscape Report highlights a disturbing new DDoS attack trend of repeat assaults and increased assault intensity.

Cyber Security

When Good Turns Bad: Malware Detection May Not Help

Scott Ikeda Sep 21, 2017 0

The 'only install applications from a trusted source' mantra no longer holds true, as supply chain attacks bypass malware detection solutions and practices.

Cyber Security

Indian Government Mandates Cyber Security Standards for Phone Makers

Scott Ikeda Sep 4, 2017 0

Indian government subjects phone makers to cyber security standards and are required to report their hardware, software and network security measures by August 28th.

Data Protection

Emerging Technologies to Address Data Privacy and Security Concerns

Scott Ikeda Aug 16, 2017 0

Emerging technologies including biometrics and advanced analytics are helping to revolutionize the way governments and public service agencies address data privacy and security concerns, according to a new report from Accenture.

Data Protection

New Regime for Data Protection in India on the Cards

Scott Ikeda Aug 11, 2017 0

Right to privacy debates over the last month have highlighted the critical need for a regime of data protection in India, which will be vital for the outsourcing industry.

Cyber Security

Does the 21st Century Business Really need Cyber Liability Insurance?

Scott Ikeda Jul 13, 2017 0

If your business is dealing with data then ignoring the peace of mind that cyber liability insurance would provide would be foolhardy. In fact, the very survival of a business that stores and leverages customer data in any way may very well depend on good cyber liability coverage.

Cyber Security

Online Trust an Issue for Banks and Government Study Shows

Scott Ikeda Jun 30, 2017 0

A recent audit of websites by the well-known Online Trust Alliance has revealed something that many consumers have long suspected. Financial institutions are the least trusted when it comes to cybersecurity. Although the results are no doubt coloured by the inherent fear that many consumers have when it comes to the…

Data Privacy

Apple’s Privacy Play to Disrupt Online Advertising

Scott Ikeda Jun 12, 2017 0

Apple may just have found the solution to counter Google by focusing on Apple's privacy commitment to their customers, especially in online advertising.

Data Privacy

Is Facebook’s Sentiment Analysis Targeting Vulnerable Teens?

Scott Ikeda May 5, 2017 0

Facebook's sentiment analysis understands the emotions of vulnerable teens and and is giving that data to advertisers to help understand market segments.

Cyber Security

The Mobile – Miracle Communication Device or Executive Security Menace?

Scott Ikeda Feb 22, 2017 0

Mobile smartphone usage is now reaching saturation point in the developed world. Increasingly mobile phones are becoming (or have become) indispensable business tools as well as powerful communication devices. However, with great power comes great responsibility – something that seems to have escaped U.S. President…

Cyber Security

‘Comeleak’ Allows Philippine National Privacy Commission to Show Teeth

Scott Ikeda Jan 25, 2017 0

Privacy issues in the Philippines have become headline news as 2017 gets underway. In January, the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in that country issued a statement placing the blame for a data breach that put the personal information of millions of voters at risk squarely at the feet of the Commission on Elections…

Data Protection

Is a New Type of Information Technology and Security Professional Required?

Scott Ikeda Aug 26, 2016 0

In part one of a two part series, we examine some of the challenges that companies face in terms of the evolving privacy and data protection landscape. Data protection and privacy issues are now bedrock strategic issues for companies across the world and Information Security professionals are now under even more…

Data Protection

Asia, Data and Brexit – What’s Going to Change?

Scott Ikeda Jul 23, 2016 0

The exit of the United Kingdom from the EU has caused turmoil in world markets and has far reaching consequences for those companies in the European Union doing business with the country – and vice versa. There has also been some uncertainty about how the authorities based in London will be treating data security and…

Data Privacy

Apple vs The FBI – The Asian Perspective

Scott Ikeda Mar 21, 2016 0

The ongoing battle royal between Apple and the FBI, which is trying to force the Cupertino based company to disable the built-in protections of an iPhone formerly owned by a terrorist has long term implications for privacy across the globe. Whether Apple wins or loses privacy advocates are watching the events extremely…

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