Last May marked a seismic shift in global privacy and information rights with the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. In the intervening period we have seen other countries follow suit with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) scheduled for implementation in 2020 and a raft of similar regulations on the horizon across the Asia Pacific region. It’s clear that GDPR is just the opening act in a narrative that will result in a...
Read MoreMore than a year after coming into effect, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has transformed the data landscape and its effects look set to extend into the future, as nations worldwide adopt similar laws. Furthermore, big tech companies are leading the way with assurances of greater privacy for customers, in the form of increased powers to personalise and even opt out of data collection. In short, privacy regulation is here to stay. By Tim Abraham, Director, Second-Party Data,...
Read MoreInsider threat remains high on the list of issues keeping CISOs awake at night, and for good reason. Unlike external actors, insiders are already within the network perimeter, often with privileged access to the company’s critical data, systems, and applications. They are a trusted part of the company ecosystem, and their actions are therefore typically more difficult to detect and contain. A malicious insider breach is also one of the most financially ruinous types of data breaches....
Read MoreCriminals are tirelessly attacking critical infrastructure (CRITIS) around the world and compromising the Industrial Control System (ICS) and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that control these infrastructures. In 2010, the Stuxnet worm infiltrated numerous control systems and damaged nuclear power plants. Five years later, the BlackEnergy malware attack on the Ukrainian power supply became the first cyberattack that caused a blackout. By Anthony Perridge, VP...
Read MoreGartner predicts that 25 billion connected things will be in use by 2021. This presents a huge opportunity for businesses to harness data, optimise their operations and deliver more personalised experiences to users. By Martin Ewings, Director of Specialist Markets, Experis.
Read MoreFighting cybercrime is a never-ending arms race. If businesses want to get ahead of the bad guys, joining forces will help them fight to win. Having access to the latest information from peers and subject matter experts will typically help all organisations, large or small, deal with any threat more effectively. Ultimately, the most effective deep defence against attack is collaboration, and it's at the heart of today's overall digital transformation. By Victor Acin, Threat Intelligence...
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