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

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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Executives are working to improve the security posture of their businesses, a task that requires cross-function collaboration.

By CIO Dive staff

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 Schwartz • Jan. 30, 2019

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 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

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

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 Schwartz • Jan. 23, 2019

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 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

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 Schwartz • 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

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

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 Schwartz • Jan. 10, 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 Schwartz • Jan. 7, 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 Schwartz • Jan. 7, 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 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 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

Don'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

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. 5, 2018