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How to Survive a Ransomware Attack

How to Survive a Ransomware Attack

The biggest question that arises in the wake of a ransomware attack is whether to pay the ransom, and the answer is by no means easy.

By Bob Violino | October 19, 2021

New Top Concern for Internal Audit: Data Governance

New Top Concern for Internal Audit: Data Governance

Risks related to data management push cybersecurity preparedness out of the lead on the list of worries for chief audit executives: Gartner.

By David McCann | November 7, 2019

British Airways Faces Fine Over Data Breach

British Airways Faces Fine Over Data Breach

The airline’s parent company said it could appeal the proposed $230 million penalty.

By Vincent Ryan | July 8, 2019

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

While just one in six companies say they get high value from AI, a majority say they will within two years. But first, there are barriers to overcome.

By David McCann | February 13, 2019

Google Fined $57 Million Under New EU Data Privacy Rules

Risk & Compliance

Google Fined $57 Million Under New EU Data Privacy Rules

French regulators fined Google for violating GDPR rules, citing the company’s lack of transparency and valid consent when personalizing user’s ads.

By William Sprouse | January 22, 2019

Some Companies Are Ignoring GDPR Risk

Some Companies Are Ignoring GDPR Risk

About one in eight companies polled by Deloitte are waiting to see how regulators enforce GDPR before putting much effort into compliance.

By David McCann | August 9, 2018

GDPR: We’re Just Getting Started

Risk Management

GDPR: We’re Just Getting Started

May 25 is only the kickoff: the GDPR requires an ongoing commitment to protecting sensitive data.

By Information Security Forum and Steve Durbin | May 24, 2018

Complying for Security’s Sake

Risk Management

Complying for Security’s Sake

Compliance with emerging data-security laws will strengthen companies, not weaken them.

By Andrew Douthwaite | April 4, 2018

Cybersecurity Tops Boards’ 2018 To-Do Lists

Cybersecurity Tops Boards’ 2018 To-Do Lists

Directors also will focus on corporate social responsibility, board composition, activist shareholders, and SEC enforcement, among other hot topics.

By David McCann | January 8, 2018

Pull an Uber and Disclose your Data Breach, Now

Pull an Uber and Disclose your Data Breach, Now

Uber's concealment of the breach increased the cyber risk of drivers and customers, as well as the potential loss of trust from investors and governments.

By Joseph Carson | November 22, 2017

Europe Data Regulation Poses Big Opportunity

The impending regulation is a serious compliance matter, but it also helps companies by forcing them to manage their data better, says SAP.

By Emmanuelle Brun Neckebrock | October 26, 2017

Legal Case Shows Social Networks Can’t Remain Neutral On User Privacy

Legal Case Shows Social Networks Can’t Remain Neutral On User Privacy

The LinkedIn/hiQ case highlights the tension between the desire to protect users' privacy and the free flow of information.

By Ron Moscona | August 23, 2017

Don’t Get Financially Stung by the GDPR

Don’t Get Financially Stung by the GDPR

The GDPR’s primary goal is to give control over personal data back to the individual, in this case the European Union citizen.

By Todd Ruback | September 28, 2016