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Proposed changes to California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 could rewrite privacy law
A recently proposed repeal of 2018's CCPA called the PAA would shift California even closer to the requirements of the GDPR.
What lessons can we learn from Notre Dame to better prepare for cyberattacks?
The Notre Dame cathedral – one of mankind’s greatest achievements – is not only a monument to Catholicism, but also to the French people who built and maintained this landmark over centuries…and will now rebuild this icon again. As...
Julian Assange arrested: Hero of transparency and privacy, or villain against nations?
Just because you can take something doesn’t mean you should...or that it’s the right thing to do.
Stakes of security especially high in pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical companies face a special level of responsibility, as it is essential that consumers are able to trust in their prescription drugs and related medical treatments, and that patients are able to reliably access them while...
The cybersecurity technology consolidation conundrum
As point tools come together as platforms and solutions, cybersecurity professionals need to think outside the box about procurement, implementation, and operations.
Facebook stashing plain text passwords is a wake-up call to improve GRC
Facebook storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain text demonstrates the urgent need for more effective governance, risk management and compliance at public companies.
Whip your information security into shape with ISO 27001
The ISO 27001 standard will help you identify potential threats to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your company data. This simple checklist will help you come to grips with one of the best and most popular...
What can we learn about infosec from the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal?
The Varsity Blues scandal – where rich parents paid an intermediary to get their kids into top colleges by paying off coaches to pass them off as athletic recruits (among other things) – exposed multiple operational security failures...
Huawei and Apple smartphones are both made in China – why is only one banned in Australia?
While Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has been banned from the Australian 5G network rollout, Apple was welcomed with open arms despite also using China to produce phones. So, what’s the difference?
Cybersecurity education in the age of acceleration
The cyber threat landscape demands professional development initiatives.
Top 5 solutions to reduce ‘cyber friction’
The biggest problem areas and solutions to reduce friction between cybersecurity, privacy and legal teams.
Navigating a challenging cybersecurity skills landscape
As much as tools and technology evolve in the cybersecurity industry, organizations remain reliant on clever, well-trained humans with incisive critical thinking skills to protect themselves from the perilous cyberthreat landscape.
Consolidation: Why there should be big acquisition announcements at RSA
The question isn't if, it's when one of the major tech companies will announce a big security move. If they don’t, they're at risk of falling behind.
The CSO and CPO role just dramatically expanded overnight
How two high-profile incidents highlight the changing definition and scope of security and privacy.
Combatting drama and barriers in the infosec community
At its onset, the infosec community was very inclusive and welcoming…when others were not. Over the years, we’ve forgotten where we came from and why. Self-appointed gatekeepers leaders of who belongs in the community (or not) have...
6 ways to equip your phishing tackle box
Like many of the threats in cybersecurity, using a comprehensive and business-driven approach to reveal risk can help you focus your efforts on what matters most.
Enterprises need to embrace top-down cybersecurity management
CISOs must manage cybersecurity based upon their organization’s mission, goals, and business processes, not the technology underpinnings.
Australia and Huawei: Why the ban?
National security questions have resulted in mega smartphone manufacturer Huawei being banned by the Australian government from participating in the that nation’s 5G network rollout.
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