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Implications of the NIS Directive for the industrial sector
On July 6, 2018 the NIS (Network and Information System) Directive was enacted as the first EU-wide legislation that provides measures to boost security across the region. …
Reported breaches in the first 9 months of 2018 exposed 3.6 billion records
There have been 3,676 publicly disclosed data compromise events through September 30. Breach activity continues at a consistent pace for 2018, which although significant in …
Closing the security gap will drive $125 billion critical infrastructure security spending
Critical infrastructures are radically transforming on an unprecedented scale, boosted by a rapid adoption of ‘smart’ operational technologies. Cybersecurity is a growing part …
Week in review: VirtualBox 0day, GPU side channel attacks, vulnerable self-encrypting SSDs
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Five key considerations when developing a Security Operations Center Organizations …
Round two: Microsoft prepares to release Windows 10 October 2018 Update… again!
Thanksgiving comes early this year, but the Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update is coming late. Should we be thankful? Let’s revisit the short history of this release, …
Common digital transformation missteps businesses make and the keys to getting it right
Organizations have high expectations for digital transformation, but new research from SnapLogic, the leader in self-service application and data integration, has uncovered …
DJI plugs security flaws that could have enabled access to users’ data and drone images
Researchers at Check Point and DJI today shared details of a potential vulnerability that could have impacted DJI’s infrastructure. Vulnerability impact If exploited, the …
Demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to accelerate
Employer demand for cybersecurity professionals across the United State continues to accelerate, according to new data published on CyberSeek, created by CompTIA and Burning …
Five key considerations when developing a Security Operations Center
Ensuring access to a reliable feed of threat intelligence through a security operations center (SOC) is an essential element of many organization’s security strategy today. …
Data revolution backlash: Consumers prepared to take decisive action if organizations mishandle data
US consumers believe technological advancements pose a risk to their data privacy; believe it is the responsibility of organisations to make the purpose of data use clear and …
CFO: Disrupting, taking control, and turning data into value
Chief financial officers (CFOs) at banks and insurance companies are playing a growing role in digital transformation by leveraging new data and analytic technologies and by …
HITB partners with BSides Dubai for free CommSec Track at HITB2018DXB
The HITB CommSec (community + security) track is a free-to-attend session with 30 and 60 minutes talks held during the 27th and 28th alongside the HITB2018DXB’s Exhibition. …