All Data Privacy articles – Page 4
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Defending against the dark side of the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is often a boon for companies, but experts warn of the need for a response plan when that technology becomes a weapon of mass destruction.
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KnowBe4 releases weak password test tool
IT security company KnowBe4 recently announced the release of Weak Password Test (WPT), a free tool for organizations that use Active Directory.
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Report: EMEA is top source of phishing attacks globally
Nearly all malware globally was delivered to its victims through a phishing attack, the 2017 Global Threat Intelligence Report found.
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Former Homeland Security Chief of Staff joins Crowell & Moring
Paul Rosen, a former federal prosecutor who served as a senior government executive at the Department of Homeland Security, has joined Crowell & Moring in the the firm’s Los Angeles office.
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Moving toward GDPR readiness
Companies have just about a year to comply with sweeping new EU data privacy law. For those organizations without strong data privacy programs in place, now is the time to start.
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Integris Software unveils data privacy platform
Integris Software, a privacy intelligence software provider, emerged out of stealth mode by unveiling its new privacy software solution for global enterprises, giving them the ability to meet the most rigid of compliance and global regulatory mandates.
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Acquisitions, data privacy, and national security concerns
The attempted takeover of the U.S. company MoneyGram International Inc. by China-based Ant Financial Services raises regulatory concerns and questions.
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Mastercard names assistant general counsel for privacy
Mastercard announced that Erika Brown Lee joined the company in March as senior vice president and assistant general counsel for privacy and data protection.
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ArticleA look at China’s sweeping new cyber-security law
Beijing has officially put foreign companies operating within China on notice: Improve your data privacy practices and cyber-security controls, or face the consequences.
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Some key cyber-security tips for financial firms
As the SEC and FINRA are taking cyber-security much more seriously, John Reed Stark outlines a few ways in which financial firms can also do more to protect their data.
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Internet of Things ramp-up expands compliance risk considerations
Companies are lacking at providing security testing for products manufactured with Internet of Things, reports David Bogoslaw.
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Better cyber-security through better cyber-compliance training
The Achilles’ heel of every cyber-security program is compliance. Javvad Malik offers some tips on how the right kind of training can fix that.
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ArticleFending off executive impersonation schemes
Everybody thinks they would never fall for an obvious cyber-scam … until they do. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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There simply are not enough cyber-security specialists
Companies need to get much more aggressive when it comes to recruiting the right talent to head their cyber-security efforts, writes John Reed Stark.
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How data analytics is changing the face of compliance
Compliance and risk officers are increasingly using data analytics to prevent and detect bribery and corruption risk, as well as enjoy cost and operational efficiencies. Jaclyn Jaeger explores.
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Amid corruption scandals, compliance booms in Brazil
It might seem that corruption scandals are one of Brazil’s leading exports this year, but amid renewed government anti-bribery enforcement efforts, the country’s compliance sector is growing by leaps and bounds. Rodrigo Amaral has more.
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This is not a game: Scenario planning can help protect your organization’s reputation
With some 4,000 cyber-attacks occurring every day, compliance officers are looking for any solution to help protect their organization from cyber-risk. A method worth considering is wargaming: a simulation that provides a live example of what a cyber-attack might look like and illustrates what can be to better protect the ...
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ArticleEU-U.S. Privacy Shield passes: Now what?
For any U.S. company that collects and handles data on EU citizens, the time to review privacy policies, practices and contracts with service providers and customers is now. Jaclyn Jaeger has more.
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In cyber-security, the real enemy strikes from within
While organizations are trying to understand their cyber-risk and how best to address it, focusing on external threats can overlook an even greater problem, say guest contributors Mark Dorosz and Jennifer Benson: security flaws from internal employees who don’t understand, or don’t care, about upholding the organization’s defenses.
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BDO expands Technology Advisory Services practice
BDO Consulting, a division of professional services organization BDO USA, has appointed Judy Selby as Managing Director in the firm’s Technology Advisory Services practice.