It’s been five years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into play as a means of keeping track of how people and organisations handle data – and that they do so securely. Industry experts have their say on how this has impacted the industry so far and how things will take shape moving […]

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning that the increasing use of consumers’ biometric information and related technologies, including those powered by Machine Learning, raises significant consumer privacy and data security concerns and the potential for bias and discrimination. Biometric information refers to data that depict or describe physical, biological, or behavioural traits, characteristics, […]

It has been reported that Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK, has been the target of a cyberattack, having had its screens and systems locked. It said the attack was accompanied by a ransom demand, payable on the Dark Web. The school, which has more than 2,000 pupils, said it would not be paying the […]

The UK and agencies in the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have issued new advice to help organisations detect China state-sponsored activity being carried out against critical national infrastructure networks. In the new joint advisory the National Cyber Security Centre – a part of GCHQ – alongside international partners highlight how recent activity has targeted networks […]

Underscoring its commitment to the safety and security of the community and officers, the Yonkers Police Department has announced the opening of its new AWARE Crime Control Centre, a technology-enhanced room that fuses real-time video from the city’s network of safety cameras with other critical data and geospatial mapping. The AWARE centre will allow Yonkers […]

The Data Protection Commission (‘the DPC’) has announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (‘Meta Ireland’), examining the basis upon which Meta Ireland transfers personal data from the EU/EEA to the US in connection with the delivery of its Facebook service. The DPC adopted its final decision in this inquiry on […]

As the world’s leading AI communication assistant serving more than 30 million people and 50,000 teams daily, Grammarly’s top priority is to ensure the data its customers trust it with remains secure and private. To strengthen that trust and guarantee that every new product version is exposed to security researchers, with validation and testing happening […]

What would you describe as your most memorable achievement in the cybersecurity industry? As the founder of a company, it would of course be having built Nozomi Networks to where it is today. But I don’t see this as a finished achievement. We are constantly evolving and building on our strengths, working out how to […]

Infoblox commissioned a survey in July/August 2022 through independent research firm, CyberRisk Alliance. The report surveyed IT and cybersecurity decision-makers and influencers from 13 countries — including 100 UAE–based organisations of all sizes. UAE respondents ranged from chief executives and directors to analysts and consultants. They were employed in various industries, with most from manufacturing […]

Delinea, a leading provider of solutions that extend Privileged Access Management (PAM), has announced findings from a global survey revealing the impact of misalignment between the cybersecurity function and wider business. Over 2,000 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs) were polled, including respondents from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Asked about […]