The Last Watchdog

MARCH 14, 2019

So they began inundating their third-party suppliers with “bespoke assessments” – customized cyber risk audits that were time consuming and redundant. Kneip also painted the wider context about why effective third-party cyber risk management is an essential ingredient to baking-in security at a foundational level.

Cyber Risk 165

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. Meanwhile, the chairman of China's technology giant Huawei has pointed to NSA spying disclosed by Edward Snowden as a reason to mistrust US technology companies. This is a complicated topic.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We risk letting companies get away with real misconduct because we incorrectly believed in conspiracy theories. This isn’t helped by the fact that AI technology means the scope of what’s possible is changing at a rate that’s hard to appreciate even if you’re deeply aware of the space.

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Government Banking Risk Internet 331

Herjavec Group

JANUARY 31, 2022

Information Technology (IT) primarily refers to hardware, software, and communications technologies like networking equipment and modems that are used to store, recover, transmit, manipulate, and protect data. . Operational technology has seen innovations that allowed it to become safer, more efficient, and more reliable.

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Technology Cybersecurity InfoSec Software 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

With many of these transformations, it is not just the premise of keeping up that drives the huge levels of investment we see organisations making – but also the promise of what’s possible, if the right technologies and approaches can be harnessed to disrupt or differentiate in the face of fierce competition. Containers.

Technology 91

Technology Digital transformation IoT Big data 91

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 14, 2020

The security risks inherent in Chinese-made 5G networking equipment are easy to understand. Eavesdropping is also a risk, although efforts to listen in would almost certainly be detectable. The technology will quickly become critical national infrastructure, and security problems will become life-threatening. What's more, U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s often difficult for small businesses to invest significantly in data privacy compliance or security measures because they don’t have large budgets. In fact, many SMBs have to choose between investing in new technology and making payroll.

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Data privacy Small Business Data collection Cyber Risk 210

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. An MSSP can assist with data collection and report generation to establish compliance during audits or in the aftermath of a possible incident.

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Marketing Digital transformation Technology Cybersecurity 247

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Only by integrating these tools into your larger security reporting and analytics infrastructure, and by leveraging actionable responses, can one reduce the threat risk to an organization. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. New Cisco Cloud Security Integrations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 15, 2021

Checkpoint Software Technologies released a mobile security report of 2021 that states that almost all enterprises operating in the world are at the risk of facing mobile attacks. The post All enterprises are at risk of mobile attacks says Check Point Software Technologies appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s discuss an acronym reshaping the business world: Vendor Risk Management , or VRM. With supply chains extending across multiple regions and involving numerous third-party vendors, organizations face unprecedented challenges in managing vendor risks effectively. What risks are you facing?

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 10, 2023

But while it’s an easy experiment to run, it misses the real risk of large language models (LLMs) writing scam emails. This is due not only to AI advances, but to the business model of the internet—surveillance capitalism—which produces troves of data about all of us, available for purchase from data brokers.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Without much fanfare, digital twins have established themselves as key cogs of modern technology. Related: Leveraging the full potential of data lakes. A digital twin is a virtual duplicate of a physical entity or a process — created by extrapolating data collected from live settings. This is very exciting stuff.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 30, 2023

DCAP can be seen as an intelligent security instrument that provides off-the-shelf data protection technologies, implementing a new approach to solving an important and necessary task. They analyze user accounts, files and their contents, access rights, data movements, and also identify violations. In particular.

Technology 98

Technology Unstructured Data Data breaches Information Security 98

BH Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

If there is one statistic that sums up the increasing pace of technological change, it might well be this. This rapid transformation creates a challenge for boards tasked with balancing emerging risks and strategic opportunities. How should boards approach digital risks?

Government 52

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 14, 2023

Consider, for example, a 2013 Massachusetts bill that tried to restrict the commercial use of data collected from K-12 students using services accessed via the internet. It turns out there is a natural opening for this technology: microlegislation. Political scientist Amy McKay coined the term.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2020

Contact tracing technologies played an essential role in the containment of the pandemic in several countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and other nations. The privacy risks associated with the adoption of the app are not proportionate with the benefits of its use in the current context due to the above factors.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Let’s take a look at how advertising has been used in an Amazon gaming title previously, and see how that could create a frosty reception for any new ad technology. Even so, it seems more varied types of ad presentations were required to lower the risk of turning people away from streaming or watching altogether.

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Technology Advertising Marketing Retail 95

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 7, 2024

The insurance industry is experiencing a significant transformation fuelled by the ubiquity of digital technologies. Additionally, by respecting individual preferences and giving them control over their data, businesses can foster better relationships with their users and show their commitment to privacy and data protection.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Home Office Contractor's Data Collection Sparks Privacy Concerns The Home Office faces scrutiny after revelations that its contractor, Equifax, collected data on British citizens while conducting financial checks on migrants applying for fee waivers.

Cybersecurity 52

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Canadian government ordered ByteDance to wind up TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd.’s s operations in Canada through the establishment of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc.

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Centraleyes

MAY 27, 2024

While many official assessments focus on helping developers secure AI systems, our assessment provides a tailored approach for users of these AI technologies, as well as in-house developers. The AI Governance assessment is a highly valuable tool to enhance AI governance and risk management practices within the organization.

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Government Risk Technology Data collection 110

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 19, 2025

While insurers benefit from regulatory oversight like the banking sector, persistent friction points like opaque claims processes and intrusive data collection eroded goodwill. For insurers, sovereign cloud adoption could mitigate risks of cross-border data disputes. Brands complying with regional laws (e.g.,

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But with names like CAASM, EASM, and DRPS, plus their overlapping or complementary capabilities, it can be a lot of work to understand how they differ, and which technologies are right for you. They can then prioritize remediation efforts, focusing on the assets that pose the greatest risk to the organization.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Recent amendments have focused on addressing vulnerabilities linked to digital transformation in aviation, such as the use of cloud technologies and IoT devices. These include: Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: Organizations must perform a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities in their operations.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 20, 2024

GM collected scores of data points from consumers about their driving habits and monetized that data by selling it on to other commercial parties. The driving data collected and sold by GM included trip details like speed, seatbelt status, and driven distance.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

International regulations have also played a significant role in the privacy discussion, specifically following enforcement of the GDPR (General Data Privacy Regulation) in the European Union (EU). At the forefront of privacy-law related issues are very visible and widely used big technology companies. If the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. The attacker in this case has a risk model, too. TS: Exactly.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2021

SOC Technology Failures?—?Do Most failed Security Operations Centers (SOCs) that I’ve seen have not failed due to a technology failure. Let’s stick to mostly technology focused failures. An astute reader will notice that in the list below, some of the purported technology failures are really process failures in disguise.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 17, 2024

A Pandora's Box: Unpacking 5 Risks in Generative AI madhav Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:07 Generative AI (GAI) is becoming increasingly crucial for business leaders due to its ability to fuel innovation, enhance personalization, automate content creation, augment creativity, and help teams explore new possibilities.

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Risk Data collection Artificial Intelligence Accountability 71

Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2024

A Pandora's Box: Unpacking 5 Risks in Generative AI madhav Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:07 Generative AI (GAI) is becoming increasingly crucial for business leaders due to its ability to fuel innovation, enhance personalization, automate content creation, augment creativity, and help teams explore new possibilities.

Risk 69

Risk Data collection Artificial Intelligence Accountability 69

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The report provides insights into factors influencing user consent for data collection and usage and reasons for consumer disengagement. Consumers want detailed control over their information and the flexibility to adjust their consent based on various factors, such as the context of the interaction or perceived risks of data misuse.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The conclusions seemed to upset the FTC, but we weren’t even mildly surprised: “The amount of data collected by large tech companies is simply staggering. The technology powering this ecosystem took place behind the scenes and out of view to consumers, posing significant privacy risks.

Surveillance 121

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Cisco Security

JULY 5, 2021

IDENTIFY – Risk Assessment (vulnerabilities identified; threat intelligence received; threats identified; threats, vulnerabilities and impacts to determine risk). This enables quick transition from analysing a threat in Malware Analytics to searching for hosts that is at risk in the environment. 3 and ID.RA-5] 2 and ID.RA-3]

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JUNE 29, 2020

The experience made clear that no smart city can proceed without social license and that there is no social license without addressing privacy risks. Risk #1: Surveillance both from the State and surveillance capitalism. Digital solutions generally create the risk of law enforcement access to the data they collect.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Conversational AI platforms are designed to facilitate natural interactions between humans and machines using technologies like Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML). Bots can collect valuable data from user interactions, which can be analyzed to gain insights into customer preferences and behaviors.

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2024

Murphy’s Law in Modern Risk Management Murphy’s Law is a timeless reminder of life’s unpredictability. In today’s digital age, where cyber attacks are a matter of when rather than if, assessing potential risks and their likelihood of occurrence is only getting more critical.

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