Vietnam’s New Cybersecurity Law and Push for Internet Sovereignty Reduces Freedom
Vietnam's new cybersecurity law strengthens internet sovereignty and national security at the expense of increased censorship and reduced freedom of speech.
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Smart Cities – Not So Smart Privacy
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?
Dismal Future for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security
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 Insurance Now Critical for Public Sector Agencies?
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?
Fake WhatsApp, Lovely Wallpaper … Can the Play Store Still be Trusted?
With the Play Store distributing malicious apps like fake WhatsApp and malware, is downloading only from trusted Android stores still a relevant approach?
Hackers to Help Make Voting Machines Safe Again
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.
Only 1 in 3 Developers Confident They are Writing Secure Code
Executives concerned about secure applications but developers are not confident that they are writing secure code or the security of third party modules.
Can FinTech Ensure the Security and Privacy of Customer Data?
With massive collection and use of customer data and now "alternative data", FinTech companies must prove their commitment to data privacy & cybersecurity.
Protect Yourself from the Latest WPA2 Wi-Fi Security Flaw
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.
DDoS Attack Trend: Numbers Dip as Intensity Surge
Imperva's Q2 2017 Global DDoS Threat Landscape Report highlights a disturbing new DDoS attack trend of repeat assaults and increased assault intensity.
When Good Turns Bad: Malware Detection May Not Help
The 'only install applications from a trusted source' mantra no longer holds true, as supply chain attacks bypass malware detection solutions and practices.
Indian Government Mandates Cyber Security Standards for Phone Makers
Indian government subjects phone makers to cyber security standards and are required to report their hardware, software and network security measures by August 28th.
Emerging Technologies to Address Data Privacy and Security Concerns
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.
New Regime for Data Protection in India on the Cards
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.
Does the 21st Century Business Really need Cyber Liability Insurance?
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.
Online Trust an Issue for Banks and Government Study Shows
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…
Apple’s Privacy Play to Disrupt Online Advertising
Apple may just have found the solution to counter Google by focusing on Apple's privacy commitment to their customers, especially in online advertising.
Is Facebook’s Sentiment Analysis Targeting Vulnerable Teens?
Facebook's sentiment analysis understands the emotions of vulnerable teens and and is giving that data to advertisers to help understand market segments.
The Mobile – Miracle Communication Device or Executive Security Menace?
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…
‘Comeleak’ Allows Philippine National Privacy Commission to Show Teeth
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…
Is a New Type of Information Technology and Security Professional Required?
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…
Asia, Data and Brexit – What’s Going to Change?
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…
Apple vs The FBI – The Asian Perspective
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…