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Data breaches have been rising in frequency and magnitude over the last two decades. In fact, the Identity Theft Resource Centre (ITRC) found that between 2005 and 2020, data breach events in the US alone increased from 57 to over 1001 – and the total for the first half of 2023 now stands at 1393. […]
Continue ReadingCompanies are challenged with the growing need to connect everything in their business while maintaining control over their security, productivity, and competitive growth, according to Cloudflare. “Today, the big clouds have built business models on capturing your data, making it hard to move your data. These captivity clouds will lure you in with one product, […]
Continue ReadingIn this Help Net Security interview, Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, talks about the increasing complexity of the CISO role and challenges they face. He discusses the business environment, tech innovation, the evolving regulatory landscape, limited resources, and budgets. Obudulu also provides recommendations for CISOs, emphasizing the need to embrace continuous learning across multiple domains […]
Continue ReadingIn this Help Net Security interview, Evelyn de Souza, Head of Privacy Compliance, Oracle SaaS Cloud, talks about the constant efforts required to keep up with privacy laws in each country, and ensuring compliance across the entire organization. She also discusses the main challenges in implementing consistent privacy policies across various departments and regions and […]
Continue ReadingFinancial institutions have always been a valuable target for cyberattacks. That’s partly why banking and financial institutions are heavily regulated and have more compliance requirements than those in most other industries. A slew of new rules have been put in place in recent years, designed to place more emphasis on continually measuring and managing this […]
Continue ReadingAmazon S3 is a simple cloud storage solution enabling effortless storage and retrieval of large amounts of data from different geographies. It’s engineered for scalability, durability, and security, making it a popular option for data storage and distribution. In addition, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers numerous tools to help with file and object replication. A […]
Continue ReadingIn this Help Net Security interview, Baya Lonqueux, CEO at Reciproc-IT, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the essential skillsets needed for teams working in this field. The interview highlights the shift from technical expertise to a focus on organizational and governance skills for managing business cybersecurity risks. Lonqueux also addresses the proactive measures required […]
Continue Reading50% of companies lack a dedicated security function for control systems and devices within their organizational structure, according to Cybellum. Security incidents involving industrial organizations have seen a sharp rise in recent years, with notable cases highlighting the vulnerabilities in our interconnected world. IT-OT convergence, as well as the trend towards remote maintenance, amplify potential […]
Continue ReadingTo embark on the GenAI technology adoption journey for business success, organizations require foundational activities related to GenAI investment, guidance in prioritizing use cases, and identification of key stakeholders essential for building and implementing successful initiatives, according to IDC. Essential key activities Establish a responsible AI policy: This must include defined principles around fairness, transparency, […]
Continue Reading72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As banks and credit unions evaluate fintech partnerships, cybersecurity (62%) is also a critical factor, followed by return on investment (46.3%) and reputation (44.4%). Financial institutions look to streamline […]
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