Security in the cloud
There are many studies on IT security and depending on the companies behind them and their purpose, the results are always to be treated with caution. But even if the absolute figures leave room for...
Protecting Mobile Data Privacy in the Enterprise
The workplace today is dominated by mobile devices. Employee interaction via smartphone or tablet has become second nature. They will very likely use them to check work emails, download files...
Meltdown and Spectre – play down or panic?
Users have long since accepted that software errors can be exploited for digital attacks. In fact, these have become so frequent that only highly critical incidents make the news. Hardware is mostly a...
Keeping Industrial Revolution 4.0’s Treasures Hidden
The growing use of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) worldwide is in the process of turning the concept of smart factories into reality. The phenomenon has been described by observers as the fourth...
Looking into the crystal ball
In 2017, some of the worst data incidents of recent years have occurred. Whether Equifax, Uber or Maersk, organizations have had to admit, sometimes too late, that their customers’ personal data have...
Could Net Neutrality reversal spell open season for connected car data?
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to overturn Net Neutrality. The decision gives internet service providers (ISPs) and telecom companies the right to prioritize services...
Christmas is coming – but turn off the Wi-Fi
Every year, as Christmas draws nearer, many can be heard questioning the sanity of annual gifting madness. In the past, everything was better when the parents themselves were children and most were...
Four Common Myths about VPNs
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a useful tool that encrypts data before it passes across the public Internet and then decrypts it when it reaches its destination. Rather like shutters on the...
GDPR: Who is responsible for what?
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Network Information Security (NIS) directive are already causing a flurry of activity among businesses. Who is ultimately responsible for...
Regulation for IIoT is on its way – but is it enough?
Two of the biggest technology trends today - IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (machine-to-machine) communications - are changing the business world beyond all recognition.