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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
2019 trends: Security limited to the perimeter offers minimal safety
And as more companies declare data as a company's most valuable asset, increased security initiatives closely follow.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 07, 2019 -
Marriott's data breach hits fewer records than predicted, but brand is bruised
Despite scaled-back estimates of how many records were impacted, nearly 26 million passport numbers were compromised.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Jan. 07, 2019 -
Our 10 best stories of 2018
To sum it up, 2018 was a year of change and the stories that resonated most focused on the future.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 21, 2018 -
A restaurant's next big financial risk isn't bad reviews — it's data breaches
As hackers find new ways to gather coveted personal information, restaurants are quickly becoming a target for the internet underworld.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 19, 2018 -
There's 'no way' customers would migrate from Oracle to Amazon database software, Ellison says
High-profile companies have worked to migrate off Oracle database technology, sparking a war of words for Larry Ellison, Oracle's chairman and CTO.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 18, 2018 -
What do Kanye, Nutella and Google have in common? Bad passwords
From celebrities to the national government, poor password hygiene continues to threaten network integrity.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 13, 2018 -
'Cyber espionage' group targets sensitive telecom, government IT services data
Seedworm — also known as MuddyWater — is the only known hacker group to leverage the Powermud backdoor.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Equifax's 'aggressive growth strategy' contributed to IT complexity and failure
The U.S. House of Representatives found a combination of legacy systems and integrations increased the likelihood of the firm's data breach.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Digital security takes a backseat to customer experience, Equifax report finds
As digital security becomes a greater business priority, responsibility is shifting away from just the CIO and CISO.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 10, 2018 -
OpinionDon't let vendors put customers — and a business's reputation — at risk
In addition to security and data protection demands, organizations must be vigilant about how third-party service providers approach these obligations.
By Steve Richardson • Dec. 10, 2018 -
More than passwords: Quora breach highlights risks of third-party authentication
While the company did report and act on the incident in a timely manner, the compromise of consumer data is still serious.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 05, 2018 -
Quick response to 1st major Kubernetes flaw could strengthen trust in the system
Big providers demonstrated they can identify, fix and patch the serious security issue in a timely manner, according to StackRox's Wei Lien Dang.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 05, 2018 -
Dive Awards
CISO of the Year: Jamil Farshchi, Equifax
Equifax brought on Jamil Farshchi, the former CISO of Home Depot, after suffering a catastrophic breach in 2017.
By Alex Hickey • Dec. 03, 2018 -
Marriott's cybersecurity nightmare: A lesson in M&A risks
When an acquisition takes place, security continuity isn't always part of the contract. Now, the cost of Starwood is more than Marriott initially bargained for.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Dec. 03, 2018
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