Articles Tagged with ''data protection''

Online Privacy During a Pandemic: New Challenges in a New World

Five steps to hasten compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act, and safely use data as an asset

May 7, 2020

More companies are doing more business online to survive the pandemic, and that’ll create even more data privacy concerns going forward. At the same time, new privacy regulations have taken hold, most notably the California Consumer Privacy Act. What are 5 steps to achieve compliance?

The Human Strategy is the Best Cyber Defense to Combat COVID-19

The pandemic has highlighted the critical need to cultivate the workforce to ensure there are highly skilled professionals to meet the new demands

Kurt John

May 7, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted every facet of life and business. Millions of people around the world have been working from home to collectively slow the spread of the coronavirus. However, as the global workforce migrates from physical corporate locations to less-secure home offices, this new reality creates increased cyber threats, as employees exchange what can be sensitive data in order to prevent business operations from coming to a standstill.

Top 3 Misconceptions About Data After Death - Security Magazine

TikTok to Launch Transparency Center for Content Moderation and Data Practices

March 11, 2020

Social media app TikTok is launching a new content moderation center to allow experts to examine and verify TikTok's practices in order to boost transparency efforts.

US Sen. Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Create a Data Protection Agency

February 13, 2020

The Data Protection Act (DPA) would create a consumer watchdog to give Americans control and protection of their data, promote a competitive digital marketplace, and prepare the U.S. for the digital age.

Canadian Cybersecurity Legislation Lacking, Survey Finds

October 17, 2019

A survey by Keyfactor revealed that 87 percent of surveyed cybersecurity professionals think more privacy and security legislation is required to better protect Canada’s businesses and consumers.

Driving K-12's Digital Security and Privacy

How does the Leander, Texas Independent School District ensure the protection of their students' data?

Maria Henriquez

October 7, 2019

Amid headline-generating K-12 data breaches, the Leander, Texas Independent School District is ensuring its student data practices remain innovative.

Mississippi Government Offices Potentially Putting Taxpayer Data, Privacy at Risk

October 2, 2019

Several state agencies, boards, commissions and universities are allegedly failing to adhere to state cybersecurity laws, leaving Mississippians’ personal data vulnerable to hackers.

Making Security Assurance More Business-Focused

Steve Durbin

September 6, 2019

In a fast-moving environment filled with evolving cyber threats, leaders want confidence that business processes, projects and supporting assets are well protected.

It's Time to Change Your Perception of the Cybersecurity Professional

Government Agencies Lack Proper Cybersecurity Ahead of 2020 Election

August 2, 2019

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) says it found 23 federal agencies lack proper cybersecurity measures to address oncoming challenges for the 2020 Presidential Election in a new report.

Sephora Online Hit by Data Breach

July 30, 2019

Sephora, a popular makeup and online store, was hit by a data breach that affected customers from Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.