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

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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

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

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. 5, 2018

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. 3, 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 Schwartz • Dec. 3, 2018

500M hit by Marriott data breach; intrusion undetected since 2014

The perpetrators had copied and encrypted guest information and begun the process of removing it.

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 30, 2018