Post of category Encryption
Tech Giants Talk the Data Privacy Talk
The reputation of Silicon Valley’s elite brands is in urgent need of repair. In recent years, data scandals from breaches of personal information to alleged interference with democratic elections...
Pressure Grows on Banks to Improve Data Privacy Protection
News that Facebook is to introduce a crypto currency has put banking regulators worldwide on red alert. On the surface, the move by tech giants into financial services is good for customers....
Voice-Assisted Shopping Calls for Security by Design
For the past two decades, the retail sector has had to wrestle with constant change. Successive technologies have effectively turned the industry on its head. Today’s chains arguably set more store...
What Will 5G Mean for Data Privacy?
President Trump’s decision to blacklist Huawei has thrust next-generation 5G data communications suddenly into the media spotlight. The Chinese telecommunications giant currently leads the world in...
Five Common Problems with Consumer VPNs
The recent Facebook debacle and other data privacy scandals have fueled a rising interest in virtual private network (VPN) software among consumers. Many people have adopted them for protecting their...
Facial Recognition Raises Security Stakes on Digital Signage
Facial recognition software is being embedded in digital signage to deliver a more personalized audience experience. The medium is already a target for cyber attackers and mischief makers. Adding...
The Spy in Your Pocket
From apps that know our every move, to cookies that track each browsing session and large scale social media privacy breaches – our smartphones are constantly spying on us. These days, most people...
Industry Perspectives: The Convergence of IT and OT Enhances Security for the Industrial Internet of Things
Traditionally, information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) have played separate roles within organizations. Now, with the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things and the...
Local Laws Start to Fragment Privacy Picture
For well over a decade, the leading technology companies have been able to build hugely profitable businesses on the back of people’s personal data. Now, for the first time, serious questions are...
The Prize for Smart Cities is to Secure a Sustainable Future
At the beginning of October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its special report on the impact of climate change. The report contains grim warnings for politicians worldwide...