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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

The Impact of Cybersecurity Incidents on Financial Institutions

March 26, 2018

The only guarantee today is that nefarious parties will continue to find new ways to infiltrate networks at financial institutions. Therefore, we must implement best practices to protect against cybersecurity incidents, as well as to resolve all possible issues that can arise should a cyberattack occur.

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Data Privacy Insights

Online Behavioral Tracking: Who’s Spying on Your Every Move?

March 19, 2018

When consumers shop online many do not realize that they are not only handing over their hard-earned cash, there’s another transaction that is happening at the same time – online behavioral tracking. Data about you is being gathered, shared and analyzed to determine what you see and to shape your online experience.

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Data Privacy Insights

Predictive Policing Raises Important Privacy and Human Rights Concerns

March 16, 2018

Law enforcement agencies around the world are embracing new predictive policing technology that will help them spot criminals before a crime ever takes place. However, communities often have little or no idea of why or how this technology is being used, and that raises some important privacy and human rights concerns.

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Cyber Security Insights

Churn in Cyber Security Jobs Makes It Harder to Fight Cyber Crime

March 14, 2018

The bubble in cyber security jobs is encouraging people to look for better opportunities at exactly the wrong time, and that may lead to the detriment of the fight against cyber crime. A new report by (ISC)2 found that a staggering 84% of cyber workers are open to new opportunities or plan to change employers in 2018.

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Data Privacy Insights

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Legal Research Software

March 9, 2018

Legal research software provides fundamental support for the privacy office. Armed with up-to-the-minute knowledge, and a thorough understanding of current legal requirements, the privacy office can advise on compliance with privacy obligations across multiple jurisdictions. How do you choose the right solution?

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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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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

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

“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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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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The Impact of Cybersecurity Incidents on Financial Institutions

Online Behavioral Tracking: Who’s Spying on Your Every Move?

Predictive Policing Raises Important Privacy and Human Rights Concerns

Churn in Cyber Security Jobs Makes It Harder to Fight Cyber Crime

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Legal Research Software

DDoS Attack Glossary: Top 12 Attack Vectors

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

Cyber Criminals Profit from Crypto Mining Malware

“Real” Insider Threats Already Lurking Within Your Organization

Artificial Intelligence: Privacy and Legal Issues

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