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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 Protection Insights

Consents and Their Management Under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act

September 6, 2023

India has enacted its long-awaited privacy legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act on August 12. While there are various aspects of this Act which distinguish it from other privacy laws in the world, one that is particularly interesting is its approach towards user consent.

Businessman inside a shield dome during a storm showing the need to have a good crisis plan to manage threats

Cyber Security Insights

Can a Crisis Plan Be a Greater Threat Than a Data Breach?

December 2, 2019

Reputational damage from data breaches are driven by social media at a frighteningly fast pace, thus it’s vital for organizations to build a crisis plan that is ready for the current digital age.

Image showing man in hood watching futuristic screen and cryptojacking Coinhive for Monero

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.

Image of icons on a mobile phone screen showing Silicon Valley tech giants and the possible impact of new privacy regulations

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.

Globe with data flow showing privacy enhancing technology and UK data reform bill

Data Protection Insights

Privacy Enhancing Technology Can Solve the UK’s Data Reform Bill Protection Concerns

November 1, 2022

Instead of introducing an entirely new regime, the UK Government should explore the use of privacy enhancing technology to enable organisations to share and analyse personal data in a privacy-preserving manner, to create opportunities and unlock the power of data using innovative and trustworthy applications.

China spy balloon in America waiting to be shot down showing national security and data collection

Cyber Security Insights

When The Balloon Goes Up

April 5, 2023

In military parlance, the phrase “when the balloon goes up” refers to the moment when hostilities with an adversary are imminent. The Chinese spy balloon that sailed over the continental United States signifies something different: a vast—and increasingly brazen—penetration of American networks and communications systems.

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.

Image of hand putting CD in the tray of a laptop signifying the difficulty to know where your data is

Cyber Security Insights

It’s 2018, Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

April 16, 2018

Anyone dealing with critical information should pay attention to the data they handle, how they are accessing it, and where it originated. The idea is to maintain the integrity of the data and the chain of custody, which is a concept that involves the strict ownership and control over the item in question.

Woman smile and point finger on mobile app showing cyber threats during holiday shopping

Cyber Security Insights

Retailers Push Mobile Holiday Shopping as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on App Insecurity

December 18, 2020

Without securing their mobile apps, any mishandling of customers' sensitive information during the holiday shopping season could haunt retailers for months and years to come.

Hacker using mobile smartphone for phishing and ransomware

Cyber Security Insights

Cybersecurity in 2018: What You Need to Know

July 9, 2018

Cybersecurity issues in 2018 are becoming a day-to-day struggle for businesses. To keep your organization and customers secure, you will need to know the latest movements in cybersecurity.

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Insights

Can a Crisis Plan Be a Greater Threat Than a Data Breach?

CoinHive, Monero and the Controversial Rise of Cryptojacking

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

When The Balloon Goes Up

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

It’s 2018, Do You Know Where Your Data Is?

Retailers Push Mobile Holiday Shopping as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on App Insecurity

Cybersecurity in 2018: What You Need to Know

Data Breach Hits Lab Giant Quest Diagnostics, Exposing Personal Information and Patient Records

U.S. Banks are Blocking AI Agents from Accessing Customer Accounts Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI: AI Agents Turned Off Safety Monitoring Guardrails, Even Lied About It

SafePay Ransomware Breached Over 600 Critical Infrastructure Organizations, CISA Warns