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Duty of care: Why (and how) law firms should up their security game
Lawyers have been slow to adopt modern technology — and even slower to respond to security threats. That may be changing.
GDPR is live! – Now what?
GDPR rules are a hot mess. Get clarity by further identifying all your GDPR weak spots.
Why Africa’s private sector should be concerned about more than the GDPR
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has generated strong interest in Africa’s private sector. However, the bigger picture shows massive gaps across Africa’s data privacy landscape. This article highlights some...
Do those stellar security obligations really provide any protection?
It is vital for businesses to understand limitation-of-liability clauses in vendor contracts, especially when recovering damages from a cybersecurity breach. Here is insight into these clauses, including how businesses can best draft...
Scapegoating security researchers harms society
Want your government to stop punishing the security community for its own lapses? Become a better teacher and advocate for what you do.
Zero Trust: Why ‘cyber insurance’ offers no GDPR compliance
With the finable GDPR compliance deadline just weeks away, the vultures are circling – and leading the pack is a group of companies touting so-called ‘cyber insurance’. While the majority of IT security vendors are opting to scare...
Georgia governor vetoes bill that would criminalize good-faith security research, permit vigilante action
Veto comes in response to overwhelming criticism from industry. Georgia cybersecurity folks had been outraged about SB 315, and warned that it could cost the state jobs.
Apple means business when protecting intellectual property
Apple takes the protection of intellectual property very seriously. In 2017, it says 27 people were caught and 12 arrested for revealing inside information.
Charter Communications, who can you trust?
Charter Communications, its union, its customers and the New York attorney general all are experiencing trust issues.
Insider threat legalese
Understanding your lawyer’s perspective on insider threats...and three suggestions to help start the conversation.
Key articles in the GDPR for the enterprise
Major data breaches are on the rise and information law is rising in response. The GDPR is perhaps the most prominent example of this shift to a more customer-centric data protection ideology.
Alternative communications planning and cybersecurity incident response
Cyberattacks can happen for a whole variety of reasons. No company is entirely safe. And these days, when digital communication is so vital to the basic operations of a company, incorporating a messaging strategy that takes into...
I’m using the public cloud, should I care about GDPR?
GDPR says you should care, but how you should go about it remains murky at best.
Regulation is the best hope for IoT security – imagine that!
Far from stifling technological innovation, regulation could in fact create lucrative new opportunities for security vendors.
How to avoid security assessment cost overruns
Tips on mitigating the risks posed by third-party security assessment engagements.
GDPR is not just a regulatory framework. It’s also a moral and existential blueprint
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation is a genuine renaissance for data protection – and not just for EU, but for all humanity.
Take a cue from Europe on making GDPR work
GDPR compliance is not a customer-service proposition. To better understand GDPR, U.S. companies should adopt a European mindset.
The year ahead in cybersecurity law
Major legal cases and proposed state and federal legislation this year will shape how companies respond to and attempt to mitigate cybersecurity and data privacy risks.
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