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Insights and opinions on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity contributed by thought leaders from around the world.

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Cyber Security Insights

Does Cyber Security Really Need Machine Learning Technology?

January 22, 2018

There is a tremendous amount of potential for machine learning and cyber security within the enterprise. In order for machine learning to live up to the hype, it will need to offer a fully robust security solution and plenty of organizations are now betting that machines will be up to the task.

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Data Protection Insights

Consent Under the GDPR: Requirements and Recommendations for Data Controllers

January 26, 2018

The concept of consent has had a long history in privacy and data protection. Privacy consent has been evolving, especially under the GDPR. What are the expanded requirements for consent and what actions must organizations begin taking today to prepare for the coming of the GDPR on 25 May 2018?

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Data Privacy Insights

Starting Up: Building Your Company’s First Privacy Program

January 31, 2018

Your job as a new CPO is to lay the foundation, merge any existing and new pieces into one privacy program and then lead the way on all things privacy. Where do you start? What are the priorities? How do you introduce privacy concepts to the company? You need a plan.

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Cyber Security Insights

Blockchain and Its Impact on the Future of Cyber Security

February 14, 2018

There is reason to be optimistic about the future of cyber security. In today’s world, there is always a “weak link” in the chain that hackers can exploit. In a blockchain world, there are no longer any weak links and every action taken on the blockchain is part of a completely verifiable and trackable digital ledger.

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Data Privacy Insights

Smart Cities – Not So Smart Privacy

February 16, 2018

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?

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Data Privacy Insights

Artificial Intelligence: Privacy and Legal Issues

February 19, 2018

Just as big data made every single company a data company, the new era of AI to make sense of this data might transform every company into an AI company. But the legal and privacy implications are far wider, potentially impacting every single industry, from consumer goods to healthcare to financial services.

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Cyber Security Insights

“Real” Insider Threats Already Lurking Within Your Organization

February 28, 2018

While we often think about malicious users when we speak of insider threats, the "real" problem lies with users that may unintentionally be putting their organizations at risk. This includes users that get phished, bypass controls for convenience or efficiency, and connect their own devices to the corporate networks.

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Cyber Security Insights

Cyber Criminals Profit from Crypto Mining Malware

March 2, 2018

Crypto mining malware is now the weapon of choice for hackers worldwide. The skyrocketing prices of cryptocurrencies is driving the scale of cryptojacking attacks, and can mean very lucrative profits ranging from hundreds of dollars to twenty thousand dollars per month. Victims now include Tesla and the UK government.

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Cyber Security Insights

Are You Takin’ Care of Business? Your Security To-Do List

March 5, 2018

Don’t wait for cybercrime to find you - remember that the best defense is always a good offense. Be a cybersecurity rock star. Just like any musician, you’ll have your big hits and your flops. But when you can see where you're going, with the right visibility into your systems, you will be TCB, takin’ care of business.

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Cyber Security Insights

DDoS Attack Glossary: Top 12 Attack Vectors

March 7, 2018

Because of the significant damage a DDoS attack can cause, many IT teams will put protecting against the threat high on their agenda. However, what many IT teams may be completely unaware of is that there are a wide variety of different types of DDoS attack vectors in a cybercriminals’ arsenal.

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Insights

Does Cyber Security Really Need Machine Learning Technology?

Starting Up: Building Your Company’s First Privacy Program

Blockchain and Its Impact on the Future of Cyber Security

Smart Cities – Not So Smart Privacy

Artificial Intelligence: Privacy and Legal Issues

“Real” Insider Threats Already Lurking Within Your Organization

Cyber Criminals Profit from Crypto Mining Malware

Are You Takin’ Care of Business? Your Security To-Do List

DDoS Attack Glossary: Top 12 Attack Vectors

Lead EU Cybersecurity Agency to Receive Early Access to Mythos AI

Who Will Break Who: Microsoft or Mythos?

Commercial Location Data Used to Track Deployed U.S. Military Across Theaters of Operation

Carnival Cruise Data Breach Exposes Nearly 6 Million People in Cyber Attack Linked to ShinyHunters