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Tokyo city view showing the data breaches at major Japanese defense contractors dated more than four years ago

Major Japanese Defense Contractors Admit to Data Breach Incidents Dating Back to Over Four Years Ago

February 20, 2020

Two major Japanese defense contractors recently admitted to data breaches back in 2015 and 2018 when they were infected with malware and possibly had their files stolen. Read More

Military operation center showing the requirement for all U.S. defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026

Cyber Security News

Department of Defense Now Requires Defense Contractors to Obtain Cybersecurity Certification; How Difficult Will It Be?

February 20, 2020

U.S. Department of Defense requires all defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026, starting with higher-level contractors this June. Read More

Businessman pressing control glass of biometric fingerprint scanner showing NYPD fingerprint database infected with ransomware by third party contractor

Cyber Security General News

NYPD Fingerprint Database Infected With Ransomware by Third Party Contractor

December 10, 2019

Attempted ransomware attack on NYPD fingerprint database was the result of a “bumbling” third-party contractor who was installing video equipment at one of the department’s training academies. Read More

Programming codes on laptop screen showing 98% of top U.S. websites are susceptible to client-side attacks

Cyber Security News

98 Percent of Top US Websites Susceptible to Client-Side Attacks

December 2, 2019

98% of top 1,000 U.S. websites were reported to be inadequately secured against client-side attacks which raise significant alarm bells about the current state of modern web architecture. Read More

Dashboards in command center showing the five questions which could be used to re-evaluate your MSSP

Cyber Security Insights

5 Signs You Should Re-Evaluate Your Relationship with Your MSSP

November 13, 2019

How do you know your MSSP, managed security service provider, can be trusted and is offering higher value security services that extend beyond simple monitoring and analysis? Read More

Storage system in data centre showing the criteria when searching for CaCPA-compliant data partner to protect consumer privacy

Data Protection Insights

The California Consumer Privacy Act: What to Look for in a CaCPA-Compliant Data Partner

October 17, 2019

CaCPA, going into effect January 2020, has triggered many organizations to look for reliable data partners to protect consumer privacy. What are the criteria when searching for these colocation partners? Read More

Magnifying glass over Facebook web page showing the massive app suspension from Facebook privacy investigation

Data Privacy News

Facebook Privacy Investigation Leads to Massive App Suspension Initiative

September 30, 2019

Facebook announced an app suspension of “ten of thousands” of apps as part of its privacy investigation. The initiative extends to any app that refuses to answer Facebook how user data is utilized, shared and monetized. Read More

People waiting for job interview showing the debate over how much responsibility Monster.com should take for recent third party data breach

Cyber Security News

How Much Responsibility Should Monster.com Take for Third Party Data Breach?

September 13, 2019

Monster.com does not consider itself responsible for reporting the recent third party data breach which exposed thousands of resumes as they claimed the client "owns the data". Read More

Businessmen in celebration party showing the third party risks faced by companies in the digital world

Cyber Security Insights

Third-Party Risks in the Digital World: Do You Know Who Else Is Coming to the Party?

September 6, 2019

Third-party systems form a critical component of customer experience in current digital marketplace. Companies should be aware of third party risks at all times while reaping the benefits of the increased integration. Read More

Advertisement icon on mobile phone showing how the data protection case over programmatic advertising tackles the foundation of Internet

Data Privacy Insights

Programmatic Advertising or Problematic Advertising – The Data Protection Case That Tackles the Foundation of the Internet

August 30, 2019

The principle of programmatic advertising is at the heart of the case filed by Brave since 2018 where practice of real time bidding is alleged to have broken the data protection law. Read More