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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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Data Privacy Insights

Are the Silicon Valley Tech Giants Panicking Yet Over New Privacy Regulations?

May 30, 2018

While the Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal has created its share of problems for Facebook, it’s clear that the scale and scope of the scandal extends to every corner of Silicon Valley. After all, most tech giants are collecting staggering amounts of user data and comprehensive new privacy regulations seem imminent.

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Cyber Security Insights

The CISO of Tomorrow Is Stepping Into the Business Spotlight

October 4, 2022

The days of managing from the shadows are long gone for the CISO. Today’s CISO is more than an advisor to the C-suite with 88% of boards of directors viewing cybersecurity as a business risk. The role for the CISO has expanded to encompass advising the entire business and employees on how they can help ensure data security.

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Cyber Security Insights

3 Reasons Why Companies Don’t Get Rid of Passwords – But Should

July 9, 2020

Passwords are becoming more of a liability than the security asset they were intended to be. Should companies consider passwordless technologies for better benefits and cost savings?

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Cyber Security Insights

Fully Autonomous Cars Are Moving Forward Fast, So Are Efforts To Secure Them

November 19, 2020

Today there's a big difference between safety and security. But in the coming era of autonomous vehicles, there will be no difference between the two as electronic security becomes more important.

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Cyber Security Insights

Investing in Layered Cybersecurity Is a Strategic Choice

January 11, 2023

Layered security means using various complementary technologies, systems, and processes to ensure reactive and proactive defenses against cyber threats. For optimal security, these many systems and technologies must share information.

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Data Privacy Insights

Personal Data Marketplaces Might Not Be the Best Solution for Data Privacy

April 5, 2019

One solution for addressing data privacy issues that’s getting a lot of attention, is the personal data marketplace powered by blockchain technology. But is this data marketplace really the right direction for data privacy?

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Data Privacy Insights

Does Predictive Policing Really Result in Biased Arrests?

April 9, 2018

Predictive policing models have shown remarkable ability to help clamp down on illegal activity and reduce crime. But do these methods lead to systematic bias against certain minority communities or ethnic groups? IUPUI study based on real-world data shows there is no statistically significant evidence of racial bias.

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Data Protection Insights

Could GDPR Consent String Fraud Bring Down the Whole Ad Tech Ecosystem?

December 5, 2018

Some ad tech vendors appear to be engaging in a form GDPR consent string fraud by knowingly tampering with the consent information found in a publisher’s consent string, in order to give them the ability to deliver personalized ads.

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Cyber Security Insights

Geographic Safe Havens Could Lower Your Customers’ Risk of Ecommerce Fraud

October 13, 2023

There are geographical safe havens where brands and consumers can shop online in relative peace. Europe and APAC are leading the charge in implementing strict security methods for online buying.

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Cyber Security Insights

Fraud Is Sapping Billions From Advertisers; There’s No Better Time To Fight It Than Now

December 14, 2020

To put an end to the loss of valuable ad dollars, cybersecurity and risk management professionals must realize that ad fraud is not caught with traditional cybersecurity tools.

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Insights

Are the Silicon Valley Tech Giants Panicking Yet Over New Privacy Regulations?

The CISO of Tomorrow Is Stepping Into the Business Spotlight

3 Reasons Why Companies Don’t Get Rid of Passwords – But Should

Fully Autonomous Cars Are Moving Forward Fast, So Are Efforts To Secure Them

Investing in Layered Cybersecurity Is a Strategic Choice

Personal Data Marketplaces Might Not Be the Best Solution for Data Privacy

Does Predictive Policing Really Result in Biased Arrests?

Geographic Safe Havens Could Lower Your Customers’ Risk of Ecommerce Fraud

Fraud Is Sapping Billions From Advertisers; There’s No Better Time To Fight It Than Now

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