Key Tactics for Effective Cybersecurity
As the pandemic pushed millions of workers home, corporations rushed to build infrastructure to support their new remote workforce.
Can European Regulators Stop Clearview AI?
The US-based facial recognition company Clearview AI once told investors that “almost everyone in the world” could soon be identifiable via its biometric database. The company’s methods have been declared illegal in multiple jurisdictions—most recently in the UK. But do European regulators actually have any power to stop Clearview AI?
The Splintering of Global Data Flows: Is the ‘Risk-Based Approach’ Dead?
To combat foreign government surveillance, European data protection regulators are taking an increasingly hardline stance on GDPR enforcement that could drastically change the internet. Some argue that a more pragmatic, “risk-based approach” could help avoid severe disruption. But a recent decision against Google suggests those people are losing the debate.
Meet the expert: Scott Warren among speakers at PrivSec Focus: Enterprise Risk
We are delighted to announce that cybersecurity and data privacy leader, Scott Warren will be lending his expertise to the discussion at PrivSec Focus: Enterprise Risk.
Cash App Data Breach Exposes Over 8-Million Customers
Often when we think of data breaches, we think of external cyber threat actors utilizing ransomware to make a profit. We rarely think that our own employees could be the culprit of a massive data breach.
Vendor transparency, supply chain attacks and ethics under the microscope at PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk
PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk brought subject-matter experts and industry thought leaders together today to bring up-to-the-minute insight into the world of third-party risk management (TPRM).
Meet the expert: Puja Verma to speak at PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk
We are delighted to announce that legal specialist, Puja Verma will be speaking at PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk.
Meet the expert: André H. Paris to appear at PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk
Data privacy and compliance consultant, André H. Paris will be speaking at PrivSec Focus: Third-Party Risk.
Cybersecurity fears now greater than Covid anxiety for global business community
Cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally in 2022, with the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches or major IT outages causing the most anxiety for cyber specialists.
Russian cybercriminals’ campaign hit by FBI, US says
The FBI has seized a huge stash of IT hardware belonging to Russian military hackers, the White House has said.
Data privacy violations sees Danske Bank reported to authorities
The data protection regulator in Denmark has reported the country’s Danske Bank to police following the institution’s failure to delete customers personal information in its IT systems, the bank reported today.
Zero trust devices growing in popularity despite industry challenges
New research finds that more organisations are turning to zero trust for device access, but adoption rates are being held back by implementation challenges.
Israel to house Middle East region’s new hyperscale data centre
Israel has been chosen as the location of the development of new hyperscale data centre in the Middle East global region.
Cyber police in Ukraine commit to better health data protection
A new deal has signalled Ukraine’s increasing commitment to improving the protection standards surrounding health data in the eastern European nation.
US and UK Governments Announce Privacy-Enhancing Tech Prize
The US and the UK are partnering on “bilateral prize challenges” to encourage the development of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
UK Data Regulator Faces Possible Court Challenge Over Age Verification
A coalition of children’s charities has written to the UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), demanding the mandating of age-checking processes on pornography websites.
Experts call for greater efforts to tackle the challenges of digital transformation
World experts in digital processing and the socio-economic impact of technological change have called for concrete action to ensure the protection and promotion of people’s rights.
Epidemiology inspires AI solution to combat cyber-attacks
A leading telecommunications group in Britain is taking inspiration from the spread of viruses among humans in order to create new AI systems to fight bugs online.
More businesses plotting easier paths to IoT adoption
The majority of global IoT (Internet of Things) adopters agree that prioritising commercial, off-the-peg solutions and packaged connectivity offer the most sensible way forwards through digital transformation.
Illinois college gives notice of data privacy event
While no evidence yet exists that a misuse of personal data has occurred, Black Hawk College in Illinois, US, has announced notice of a data-related incident that may breach data privacy standards.
Most global chiefs using AI report the technology improves team culture
Using AI can enhance corporate culture and lead to further financial business benefits, new research shows.
Philippines chosen for world-class ‘hyperscaler’ data centre
The Philippines will play host to a new large-scale data centre designed to service the massive power and IT requirements of the southeast Asian global region.
New programme to “spark a wave of growth” in the UK’s cyber sector
A new government-supported scheme to support the UK’s developing cyber security sector will help cyber startups, small businesses and scale-ups in launching and growing their businesses.
The importance of data protection as a service in the post-pandemic world
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over the past 18 months global working habits have changed considerably. With the outbreak in the UK starting at the beginning of 2020, orders to stay at home were given across the country. As businesses rushed to implement strategies that would allow them to continue operations, cloud adoption and remote working accelerated at unprecedented rates.
GRC World Forums introduce PrivSec Identity & Access Management
GRC World Forums are delighted to launch PrivSec Identity and Access Management (IAM) set to take place on the 8 September 2021. This one day free-to-attend livestream experience will bring thought-leaders, academics and industry experts together for a day of virtual learning, sharing and debating topics within the identity and access management space.
