Editorial
Cybercrime has increased by 175% since 2022. This highly vulnerable digital landscape is a wake-up call for businesses to be more intentional about data security measures. Organizations cannot undermine the importance of protecting their operations, especially as cybercriminals become more tech-efficient. This article outlines five best practices
The secret to developing and succeeding in volatile markets may very well be big data. Big data is expected to help organizations prosper in 2025 by providing unprecedented opportunities for creativity, productivity, and consumer comprehension. However, with big data comes an even bigger responsibility. Cyber and data defenders understand this
Information is at a turning point, acting like the lifeblood of businesses, governments, and everyday people. However, with people increasingly sharing and storing personal info online, threats like leaks, hacking, or even unauthorized access are becoming more common. To mitigate those risks, firms should establish robust Data Protection Centers
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that 80% of countries now have or are making laws to protect data and privacy. This is important as technology keeps changing. On the one hand, quantum computing could unlock unprecedented breakthroughs . On the other—it could pose an existential threat to humanity. While the industry isn’t at
As a cyber defender, you doubtlessly understand the importance of improving data protection in today’s volatile business landscape. Day after day, many data security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats emerge—presenting Data Protection Officers (DPOs) with new responsibilities. At the top of the list is Electronic Know-Your-Customer security.
In 2024, the Dutch DPA fined Netflix €4.75 million for failing to inform users about data management from 2018 to 2020. This penalty shows a continuing problem in the digital age: the dubious ways in which corporations gather, utilize, and process someone's information. Here are some lessons from Netflix’s mistake that other businesses exposed to