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

Engineer working on protecting networks showing NIST standards and SaaS security

Cyber Security Insights

Shining Light on NIST and Its Influence on SaaS Security

July 3, 2023

NIST’s Guide to a Secure Enterprise Network Landscape released in November 2022 examines the shift from on-premise networks to multiple cloud servers. Although the guide doesn’t address SaaS applications directly many of the principles it discusses can be applied to the SaaS ecosystem.

Woman using fingerprint for data access showing biometrics

Cyber Security Insights

Can Behavioral Biometrics Change the Future of Cybersecurity?

May 31, 2022

Depending on the use case and security scenario, users can be authenticated by combining different approaches like standard or behavioral biometrics. System can automatically and passively recognize who we are making it smooth, fast, and straightforward for the user.

Hacker attempting to login to system showing the need for stronger authentication and the missed opportunity by the California CA SB-372

Cyber Security Insights

California SB-327 and the Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication

December 4, 2018

CCPA pioneered a strong mandate for data privacy and security in the US, and now SB-327 is focusing on securing IoT devices. However, an opportunity was missed to ditch passwords altogether and advocate for a stronger method of authentication.

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Data Privacy Insights

Privacy Shouldn’t Depend on Your ZIP Code: A Decade of Student Data Privacy Implementation and the Role of Cooperative Infrastructure

February 6, 2026

Student data privacy outcomes depend as much on operational design as on policy. Over the past decade, SDPC adoption demonstrates that when privacy is supported through shared infrastructure rather than individual contract negotiation, protections become more consistent, auditable, and sustainable.

Judge hammer against background of US flag showing ADPPA data privacy bill and data minimization

Data Protection Insights

The ADPPA Butterfly Effect: Limited Bill, Broad Consequences

December 6, 2022

The ADPPA is the first nationwide US privacy bill that stands a chance of being legislated and changing the face of the entire US privacy landscape. There is a general consensus that the proposed data minimization guidelines could significantly reshape the processes and procedures businesses will utilize to collect consumer data.

Aerial view of LPG tanker at crude oil terminal showing ransomware gangs and critical infrastructure

Cyber Security Insights

Cybersecurity: When Best Intentions Fall Short of the Threat Reality

March 15, 2023

Cybercriminals aren’t just hacking for activism or for fun. They’re running their attacks like a business, targeting organisations to extort money – and they’re getting smarter at it. Don’t get complacent, don’t cut corners and shore yourself up against the people lurking in the cyber-shadows.

OpenAi ChatGPT application on smartphone showing AI governance

Cyber Security Insights

Your Company (And Your Teams) Are Using AI Whether You Know It or Not; Here Are Four Steps to Lay a Foundation for Better Policies

August 16, 2023

Setting up the right AI governance is a crucial foundation in these early days of AI. Companies that get governance right will be able to move faster, more confidently in the space – likely outperforming companies that lack the right safeguards to mobilize AI effectively.

Data streams in the data center showing use of storage virtualization

Cyber Security Insights

How Object Storage Is Taking Storage Virtualization to the Next Level

October 7, 2020

Storage virtualization 2.0 offers organizations the ability to better manage both structured and unstructured data, along with the added benefit of greater protection against data loss.

Finger pointing at open lock showing increase in cyber attacks during COVID-19

Cyber Security Insights

Cyber Attacks Are Growing More Sophisticated During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Here’s How to Defend Against Them

November 9, 2020

Protect your company and customers by layering multiple security protections against cyber attacks including employee education, strong authentication, passive biometrics and behavioral analytics.

Two businesspersons shaking hands in office showing how to secure open source components so as to make your CSO happy

Cyber Security Insights

How to Make Your CSO Happy with Your Open Source Components

August 28, 2019

Open source software components are useful for software development yet vulnerable to attacks due to its openness. What are some of the best security practices in managing them?

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Insights

Can Behavioral Biometrics Change the Future of Cybersecurity?

California SB-327 and the Wake-Up Call for Stronger Authentication

Privacy Shouldn’t Depend on Your ZIP Code: A Decade of Student Data Privacy Implementation and the Role of Cooperative Infrastructure

The ADPPA Butterfly Effect: Limited Bill, Broad Consequences

Cybersecurity: When Best Intentions Fall Short of the Threat Reality

Your Company (And Your Teams) Are Using AI Whether You Know It or Not; Here Are Four Steps to Lay a Foundation for Better Policies

How Object Storage Is Taking Storage Virtualization to the Next Level

Cyber Attacks Are Growing More Sophisticated During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Here’s How to Defend Against Them

How to Make Your CSO Happy with Your Open Source Components

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