A group of the world’s largest international shipping associations have published an update to their cybersecurity guidelines.

Increased risk doesn’t automatically mean an increase in an organization's security budget or preparedness plans.

Every organization’s network infrastructure has allowed us to take advantage of smart solutions and other IoT devices to maximize the value of security solutions – not only from a physical security aspect but also from the perspective of operational optimization, which provides an organization with even more value and greater return on its investment. However, simply adding more devices to a network to generate more data and greater awareness isn’t helpful. Because the majority of these devices are network-based at their core, any organization must take caution to protect its network and the sensitive data it contains.

Whether it’s done to meet compliance requirements or just as a general best practice, most organizations are now testing their own networks for security weaknesses, and if they’re not, they should be.

In recent years, high-profile stories have thrust the issue of data privacy and data security into the public eye.

England's High Court has blocked the publication of an academic paper showing how to bypass a computer chip used to fight vehicle theft, citing public safety concerns.