Data breach of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency’s subcontractor has exposed around 100,000 travelers’ images which further highlight the importance of vendor security compliance.
Senior Correspondent at CPO Magazine
Scott Ikeda is a technology futurist and writer 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.
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