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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

Emerging Tech Companies: It’s Not Your Uncle’s Dot.Com Regulatory Environment Anymore for Privacy and Data Security

August 13, 2018

The technology sector is facing new regulations and increased calls for further regulation, in particular with respect to data privacy and security. Emerging tech companies that plan to succeed should pay attention and be prepared for more questions about privacy and security from investors, strategic partners, consumers and, possibly, regulators.

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Cyber Security Insights

Will Technical Cyber Security Skills Shortage Expose Your Organization?

September 25, 2017

Tripwire's latest survey highlights that shortage of cyber security skills is exposing an organization's vulnerabilities, leading to increased outsourcing.

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Cyber Security Insights

Orca Security Research: Top Virtual Appliance Vendors Neglect the Security of their Products

November 27, 2020

There are significant gaps in virtual appliance security, and many products are distributed with known, exploitable, and fixable vulnerabilities and on outdated or unsupported operating systems.

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Cyber Security Insights

Holistic Access Security for Active Directory Shops

December 18, 2019

Even with 64% of cloud security incidents stemming from unauthorized access, businesses are still underestimating access security with only 7% of security leaders citing account takeovers as top risk.

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Cyber Security Insights

Comprehensive EU Cyber Security Law in the Pipeline

November 30, 2022

The European Commission has released its proposal for a comprehensive framework of cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements in the EU – the EU Cyber Resilience Act. This is an important step towards a more robust harmonized set of cybersecurity rules.

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Cyber Security Insights

Russia-Linked Ransomware Gangs Could Spark Revamped Cybersecurity Protocols in Critical Infrastructure

March 13, 2023

Recent ransomware attacks by identified Russian organized cybercrime groups like Vice Society and Ryuk have shed light on the critical need for companies to revamp security protocols, particularly within critical infrastructures such as healthcare, energy, and public services.

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Cyber Security Insights

Lurking Pitfalls for the Unwary in the Blockchain Contract Era

April 26, 2018

Both governments and companies are shepherding the application of blockchain technology across various industries, and of particular interest is how the technology will usher in an era of blockchain contracts. While the blockchain holds promise, there are legal concerns beyond the technological benefits and challenges.

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Cyber Security Insights

An MSP’s Perspective On the Defence Department’s CMMC Compliance Standards

April 23, 2021

Newly released Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework will require third-party assessment of mandatory practices and requirements to strengthened cybersecurity infrastructure for the DoD and its more than 300,000 contractors.

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Data Privacy Insights

Are You Afraid of Data? Balancing Privacy and Data Monetization

June 6, 2018

Many companies may now be afraid of data monetization because of concerns over potential privacy violations. There is also a growing concern over being legally compliant but still making customers unhappy or uncomfortable. Is differential privacy the answer?

Man with padlock wooden blocks on table showing the actions needed to meet India PDPB requirements even if companies are already compliant with GDPR

Data Protection Insights

You NEED to Act Even If Your Company Is Compliant With EU GDPR

May 8, 2020

Even though India PDPB has replicated quite a few concepts from GDPR, there are still significant variants that require specific actions for companies to be in compliance.

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Insights

Will Technical Cyber Security Skills Shortage Expose Your Organization?

Orca Security Research: Top Virtual Appliance Vendors Neglect the Security of their Products

Holistic Access Security for Active Directory Shops

Comprehensive EU Cyber Security Law in the Pipeline

Russia-Linked Ransomware Gangs Could Spark Revamped Cybersecurity Protocols in Critical Infrastructure

Lurking Pitfalls for the Unwary in the Blockchain Contract Era

An MSP’s Perspective On the Defence Department’s CMMC Compliance Standards

Are You Afraid of Data? Balancing Privacy and Data Monetization

Oxford Confirms Third-Party Data Breach Impacting CareerConnect Platform Exposed Personal Information

Five Eyes: Chinese Espionage Uses LinkedIn Recruitment to Target Security and Intelligence Officers

Inside Source Claims Anthropic Has Sent Mythos AI Engineers to NSA for Cyber Operations Training

New US National Security Order Calls for Pre-Release Access and Assessment of AI Models