Tag: GDPR

OneLogin data breach may have compromised encrypted information

June 6, 2017

OneLogin  has admitted that it cannot guarantee the security of encrypted data compromised by a cybercriminal on Wednesday (May 31st). The firm has confirmed that a review is currently underway to investigate the data breach, which affected its “US data region”. Unauthorised access has since been blocked and the incident has been reported to the … More OneLogin data breach may have compromised encrypted information

ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

May 26, 2017

The UK’s information commissioner Elizabeth Denham has urged businesses to be incentivized by the benefits of GDPR data security compliance, rather than the possible consequences. In a video addressing boardrooms across the country, Denham stated that businesses should not waste any time in preparing for “the biggest change to data protection law for a generation”. As … More ICO urges businesses to focus on becoming GDPR compliant

3 types of employees that can cause a data breach

May 25, 2017

When it comes to cybersecurity, what type of employee is most likely to cause a data breach? And how can companies protect themselves? We take a closer look. When it comes to cybercrime, it’s easy to imagine that the biggest threat to your company is external. However, more and more companies are realizing that trusted … More 3 types of employees that can cause a data breach

Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

May 24, 2017

On May 25th, in the year 2018, something called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into effect. That means your company, and every other company in the world, should already have a good answer to this question: “How will GDPR affect us?” In fact, I would argue that you are currently courting danger … More Is the world ready for GDPR? Privacy and cybersecurity impacts are far-reaching

IDC: 1 in 4 companies have no clue GDPR is coming their way

May 11, 2017

New consent rules, broadened European privacy rights, fines going up to millions of euros, as well as stricter procedures and public disclosure in cases of a data breach – these are just some of the changes that will come into force as part of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018. Despite the … More IDC: 1 in 4 companies have no clue GDPR is coming their way