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90% of companies still not compliant with data privacy acts
Data Analytics

90% of companies still not compliant with data privacy acts

As of 31 March 2022, 90% of companies are not fully compliant with CCPA and CPRA Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
ABI Research calls for universal data governance framework
Data governance

ABI Research calls for universal data governance framework

The researchers state that a new universal data governance framework must be introduced to address the data governance needs in emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Delloop reveals new WordPress plug-in for customer engagement
WordPress

Delloop reveals new WordPress plug-in for customer engagement

Delloop has revealed its WordPress eCommerce helper plug-in, 'Delloop for WooCommerce', which looks to help further engage with customers.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Hybrid work trend ensures another year of online vulnerability
Malware

Hybrid work trend ensures another year of online vulnerability

Secon Cyber predicts 2022 will be another eventful year of vulnerability exploits, account takeover attacks, phishing, and ransomware.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
Big data projects, cloud migrations, and digital transformation: why it doesn't need to be so hard
Software-as-a-Service

Big data projects, cloud migrations, and digital transformation: why it doesn't need to be so hard

Despite the pandemic, cloud adoption for big data projects still lags behind, with hesitancy and technical challenges hindering progress.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise
Supply Chain

E-signature software use in small to medium businesses on the rise

According to new research, global e-signature software usage in small to medium businesses (SMEs) is set to grow by 30% over the next five years.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Coping with increasing cybersecurity challenges (from the good side and the bad!)
Malware

Coping with increasing cybersecurity challenges (from the good side and the bad!)

Cybersecurity professionals will face increasing pressure in 2022 as attacks escalate, compliance becomes more challenging, and insurance costs rise.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Data derived from customer loyalty: more valuable than ever before?
Data Analytics

Data derived from customer loyalty: more valuable than ever before?

With the death of cookies, the 'value exchange' between businesses and their customers' willingness to share personal data has never been so important.

By Billy Loizou • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Jan 2022
What is identity and access management and why is it so important?
Data Analytics

What is identity and access management and why is it so important?

The importance of protecting digital identities in the face of increasing online fraud and breaches of personal data.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge
Malware

Year of ransomware continues with unprecedented surge

SonicWall records a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks, with 495 million attacks logged so far in 2021. The UK saw a 233% surge in attacks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Best city for cybersecurity jobs revealed

Washington D.C has been revealed as the best city for cybersecurity jobs, according to new research from Techshielder.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard
Email Security

Entrust launches Verified Mark Certificates to support BIMI email authentication standard

Entrust is launching Verified Mark Certificates to enable easier email authentication and combat phishing. It is backed by Google and the BIMI standard.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates
Surveillance

Data requests to Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft triple as surveillance escalates

Global user data surveillance has increased for the seventh consecutive year, with data requests to tech giants tripling from 2013 to 2019.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Are you GDPR compliant?
Risk & Compliance

Are you GDPR compliant?

While the GDPR is established in the European Union, businesses of all sizes across the globe need to comply if they meet certain criteria.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem
Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: The right to repair & why NZ must rethink the e-waste problem

What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021
Data privacy software market to almost double between 2020 and 2025
Data Protection

Data privacy software market to almost double between 2020 and 2025

Research from IDC has revealed that worldwide revenues of data privacy management software grew by 46.1% year-over-year in 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Best practices and key factors for identity management
Multi-factor authentication

Best practices and key factors for identity management

In parallel with any physical form of identification, digital identities must be protected at all costs to prevent identity theft or fraud.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021

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European Union (EU) stories

Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals
Malware

Police IT disaster recovery a 'very high risk area', audit reveals

Police computer systems ill-prepared for major hack, pushing for more data powers, says audit. High risks identified. (110 characters).

By Phil Pennington, RNZ • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021