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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

“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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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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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

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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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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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 Privacy Insights

Looking Back at the 2017 Repeal of U.S. Broadband Privacy Rules

January 17, 2018

Consumer privacy took a body blow in 2017 when U.S. President Donald Trump signed a repeal of the broadband privacy rules. Increasingly, the complex nature of privacy in the age of the internet is putting the fraught relationship between government, big business and the man on the street to the test.

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Cyber Security Insights

CoinHive, Monero and the Controversial Rise of Cryptojacking

January 12, 2018

Are you a victim of cryptojacking? Both individuals and organizations are now at risk of this new hacking approach to tap into your computer’s processing power. Most famously, Coinhive has been promoting this controversial new practice to tap for mining the cryptocurrency Monero.

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Cyber Security Insights

Phishing Attacks: Insights from More Than 1,000 Free Phishing Kits

January 10, 2018

Recent study by Imperva gets under the skin of what can now be characterized as an increasingly complex and rapidly maturing phishing industry. The study examined more than 1,000 free phishing kits that allow for the development of phishing web sites in what has been called an ‘easy to deploy’ format.

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Insights

“Real” Insider Threats Already Lurking Within Your Organization

Artificial Intelligence: Privacy and Legal Issues

Smart Cities – Not So Smart Privacy

Blockchain and Its Impact on the Future of Cyber Security

Starting Up: Building Your Company’s First Privacy Program

Does Cyber Security Really Need Machine Learning Technology?

Looking Back at the 2017 Repeal of U.S. Broadband Privacy Rules

CoinHive, Monero and the Controversial Rise of Cryptojacking

Phishing Attacks: Insights from More Than 1,000 Free Phishing Kits

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