Security
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How cybersecurity skill shortage is impacting incident response
Only one in 10 organizations are able to process 75% or more of their data relating to a security event, according to Oracle and KPMG's survey.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2019
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Why 'living off the land' has become a preferred method of cybercrime
LotL and supply chain attacks take advantage of trusted applications and partner ecosystems, but prevention requires more sophisticated tools.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 20, 2019
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No longer a 'big, fat, honking firewall': Cisco focuses on the network amid multicloud complexity
Companies have a "more complicated environment than they had five years ago when they began this journey to simplification," said CEO Chuck Robbins.
By Naomi Eide • Feb. 19, 2019
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Wendy's $50M cyberattack settlement signals growing threat to quick-service restaurants
The lawsuit reveals how costly cyberattacks can be for restaurants, which are facing frequent POS and loyalty system hacks.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 19, 2019
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Report: Billion-dollar FTC fines could mark new era for privacy in US
Facebook is negotiating a multibillion dollar fine for the settlement of an investigation into its privacy practice blunders, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post and The New York Times.
By Alex Hickey • Feb. 15, 2019
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The root of Microsoft's patches: Memory safety flaws and dated languages
A memory safety vulnerability is a processing error which can label memory as free though it's still in use.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 12, 2019
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Supplier cybersecurity risk concerns auto industry
The majority of respondents to a Synopsys and SAE International study said they test less than half of the automotive technology they develop for security vulnerabilities.
By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 11, 2019
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European regulators log more than 59K data breaches since GDPR's passage
The Netherlands, Germany and United Kingdom reported 15,400, 12,600 and 10,600 data breaches respectively, the most of any European countries.
By Alex Hickey • Feb. 08, 2019
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AWS per seat service tweaks the buying process
While WorkLink will not revolutionize services at AWS or augment the cloud market, it highlights how the company entices customers to stay.
By Naomi Eide • Feb. 07, 2019
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Alphabet highlights security 41 times in filing as privacy concerns close in
The company is feeling the heat of "increasing regulatory scrutiny" and changes in data policies among other tech companies.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Feb. 06, 2019
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Duke Energy fined $10M for cybersecurity lapses since 2015
The 127 security violations were largely self-reported by the utility and caused by lack of managerial oversight, process deficiencies, inadequate training and lack of internal controls.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Feb. 04, 2019
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Container security needs call for more DevSecOps talent
Growing maturity in the container domain has led to the proliferation of more security products, but many products and vendors are difficult for clients to choose between.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 31, 2019
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Uber privacy chief on moving past scandals to global readiness
With GDPR compliance handled, Ruby Zefo is focusing on a "global readiness program," where the same principles are extended to all users despite regulatory differences across borders.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 31, 2019
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What Yahoo's rejected settlement means for industry expectations of breach aftermath
GDPR, California's data privacy law and the continuous news cycle on Facebook's questionable data practices are shaping the data privacy narrative in favor of the victims: trusting consumers.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2019
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Burdened by data security issues, organizations hold onto 'useless hardware'
Two in five companies with in-house data storage spend more than $100,000 annually on unusable hardware that could invite security and compliance risks into a business.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 29, 2019
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Cyber insurance adoption lags as businesses require convincing
As Mondelez's $100 million lawsuit sets the tone for the future of cyber insurance, some companies are preparing for the worst.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2019
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7 enterprise tech startups to watch in 2019
Becoming a successful technology startup is not easy. Many markets, such as cybersecurity, are oversaturated with small vendors, which makes standing out difficult.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 25, 2019
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Cyberattacks could cost companies 3% in lost revenue growth within 5 years
Companies are finally starting to see the value of cybersecurity outside the parameters of IT.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 23, 2019
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First 'game changing' GDPR fine arrives to mixed reviews
Google's $57 million fine from the French data authority demonstrates the new power of digital rights groups and the complex jurisdictions of European regulators.
By Alex Hickey • UPDATED: Jan. 23, 2019 at 4 p.m.
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Retailers' murky data collection practices tarnish personalization efforts
Data creates a paradox: collect enough data to offer a seamless customer experience, but limit intake enough to avoid privacy concerns.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2019
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Wells Fargo fills new head of technology position to lead CTO, CISO
The financial services company expects technology expenses to reach $9 billion this year, a roughly 10% increase year-over-year, with around $800 million for cybersecurity.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 11, 2019
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Top 2019 trends for IT decision makers
From software and cloud to security and leadership, these trends will shape business technology in the coming months.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 11, 2019
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Mondelez in $100M court battle with insurer over cyberattack-related damages
This case has the potential to set precedent for future cyberattack-related disputes with victims and their insurance providers.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 11, 2019
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Cybersecurity hangs in the balance as government shutdown continues
Federal jobs deemed "essential" continue their work despite the shutdown, but the categorization has its limitations.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2019
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Report: GDPR regulators digging into data brokers
In November, Privacy International urged regulators to investigate seven data brokers for GDPR violations, including Oracle, Equifax and Experian.
By Alex Hickey • Jan. 10, 2019