Some governments have direct access to Vodafone networks
Telecommunications giant Vodafone has released its first-ever Law Enforcement Disclosure Report, and among the things revealed in it is the scary fact that some countries have …
German startup raises $2M for NSA-proof server
A German startup has broken crowdfunding records as it managed to get pledges for 1.5 million Euros (around $2 million) in less than a few hours. The project that prompted …
Breakdown of traditional security models and strategies
Increasing adoption of a more mobile, social, data-driven and consumer-like workplace is causing the breakdown of traditional security models and strategies, according to …
Week in review: Defeating UEFI’s SecureBoot, Gameover Zeus botnet disrupted, first Android file-encrypting Trojan
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, interviews, podcasts and articles: International action against Gameover Zeus botnet and …
Five ways to avoid costly compliance risks
When it comes to violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules, the stakes can be high. Recently, the New York …
What are the legal obligations to encrypt personal data?
A new report by UK-based law firm FieldFisher details legal obligations for encryption of personal data resulting from both industry compliance regimes, such as PCI DSS, …
UK government proposes life sentences for hackers
Hackers in the UK could be in for a world of problems, as the UK government is looking to hand out life-long prison sentences to those who are found guilty of organizing and …
Big Data needs a data-centric security focus
CISOs should not treat big data security in isolation, but require policies that encompass all data silos if they are to avoid security chaos, according to Gartner, Inc. …
Identify stolen credentials to improve security intelligence
Data is the heart of an organization, and IT security teams are its protectors. Businesses spend billions of dollars per year setting up fortresses to safeguard data from …
Most people have done nothing to protect their privacy
Over 260 million people have been victims of data breaches and increased risk of identity theft since the Target revelations, yet nearly 80 percent have done nothing to …
How much confidence do financial organizations place in security controls?
The confidence financial organizations place in their security controls is only marginally better than the confidence retailers place in their controls, according to Tripwire. …
Internet of Things market to exceed $7 trillion by 2020
While the interest and buzz around the Internet of Things (IoT) has grown steadily in recent years, the seemingly endless market promise continues to become reality. According …