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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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The Strange Evolution of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

August 22, 2023

DLP still ‘lives on’ in the capabilities of its successors and in the re-vamped versions hardline DLP providers have developed today. Let’s take a look at where this all came from, why the pivot, and where DLP is going in the future (which is, we can say, today).

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Data Privacy Insights

Data Hijacking: Will There Be a Bounty on Your Data?

December 16, 2019

With collection of personal data getting harder under legislations like GDPR and CCPA, ensuring adequate data protection will be the driving factor of success for organizations of the future.

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Data Privacy Insights

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Collides with the World of Intellectual Property in the New Decade

June 3, 2020

Ownership and control of intellectual property are becoming increasingly important as data intensive technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT and Cloud continue to grow rapidly.

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Data Privacy Insights

Eye in the Sky – Drone Surveillance and Privacy

August 6, 2018

Drones that were once used only for military purposes have now entered the private sector. With the surveillance culture that is permeating almost every part of modern society, drone surveillance using not just cameras but facial recognition software, IR technology, and speakers are an unprecedented threat to privacy.

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Cyber Security Insights

IoT Security: IoT Needn’t Be the Internet of Threats

June 14, 2021

Comprehensive IoT security requires an integrated group of device management services, including secure device commissioning, certificate management, a mechanism for providing firmware updates over the air, and strong authentication and authorization capabilities.

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Cyber Security Insights

Why Securing Software Should Go Far Beyond Trusting Your Vendors

January 27, 2023

Software supply chain attacks are among the most destructive strategies used by cybercriminals today. 59% of companies that have suffered a supply chain attack reported significant operational disruption, according to BlackBerry research.

Data Privacy Insights

Watching the Watchman: Court Rejects Australian Privacy Commissioner’s Stance on Metadata

February 22, 2017

The decision in Privacy Commissioner v Telstra has important implications for metadata regulation in Australia, and for judicial oversight of the Australian Privacy Commissioner’s functions. This article examines the decision and discusses the key takeaways for businesses that are based in, or doing business with, Australia.

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Cyber Security Insights

Cybersecurity Advice for Small and Medium Business

August 3, 2018

Today most small and medium businesses adopt a reactive approach to cybersecurity – protect, pray and then react. Here are 7 criteria an SMB should look for when selecting solutions for a layered cyber defense.

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Cyber Security Insights

The Hybrid Workplace: The Next Frontier of Cyber Security

August 31, 2021

While many CSOs may seek solace in the eventual return to the safe confines of an office network, it is unlikely cyber criminals will cease their attacks. Rather, they will be emboldened to find more ways to take advantage of an increasing number of hybrid workplaces.

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Data Privacy Insights

Will Data Protection Laws Kill Artificial Intelligence?

August 17, 2017

Data protection laws that demand explicit consent, right to be forgotten and algorithm transparency may have a chilling effect on artificial intelligence.

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The Strange Evolution of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Hijacking: Will There Be a Bounty on Your Data?

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Collides with the World of Intellectual Property in the New Decade

Eye in the Sky – Drone Surveillance and Privacy

IoT Security: IoT Needn’t Be the Internet of Threats

Why Securing Software Should Go Far Beyond Trusting Your Vendors

Watching the Watchman: Court Rejects Australian Privacy Commissioner’s Stance on Metadata

Cybersecurity Advice for Small and Medium Business

The Hybrid Workplace: The Next Frontier of Cyber Security

Ransomware Attack at Coca-Cola’s Fairlife Dairy Company Halts U.S. Operations

Data Breach at Largest Indian Nuclear Power Plant Leaks Sensitive Files

Cyber Attack on Major Japanese Refrigerated Logistics Provider Disrupts KFC and Other Food Chains

Why Purple Teaming Is Becoming the Operating Model for Cyber Defense