General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 16
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
Achieving agility: data portability in the digital economy
Mon, 21st May 2018
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saas
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migration
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data analytics
In a digital age defined by cloud and SaaS, achieving data portability is essential for business agility, security, and overcoming vendor lock-in.
Exclusive: Five steps to a data-centric security strategy
Fri, 18th May 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Digital Guardian EMEA VP and GM discusses the modern network and how IT teams can deal with data no longer being confined to four walls.
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
GDPR may help colocation companies sort through data sovereignty regulations
Mon, 14th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Data sovereignty is becoming increasingly important to colocation providers and so Schneider Electric's Mark Bidinger discusses GDPR's implications.
Bring on the fines: Survey finds most companies won't be ready for GDPR
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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winmagic
One month until GDPR comes into force and many companies are still not ready for the sanctions that come with up to €20m in fines or 4% of turnover.
TUV Rheinland helps Dahua Technology's IoT devices to become GDPR-compliant
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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surveillance
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iot
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data privacy
The agreement will help develop product privacy for products such as IP cameras, network video recorders, software platforms, and intelligent servers.
Data stored in DNA a reality: Nlyte co-founder shares insights
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Nlyte co-founder Robert Neave says the influx of data from mobile devices means data centres need to look at new and innovative ways to store data.
1.5 billion confidential data files publicly available - that's more than 12 petabytes of data
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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hcm
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Credit card data, medical records, payroll data, intellectual property and tax information are all available publicly online with no data protection.
Now or never: Don't get left behind in the race to GDPR compliance
Fri, 30th Mar 2018
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storage
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data protection
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dlp
Those who don't comply will face huge financial penalties and are likely to be held publicly accountable for any misuse of customer data.
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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encryption
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cloud security
More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.
SURVEY: 70% of customers would leave a business after a breach
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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encryption
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A recent study from Gemalto proves it's not just data that is lost following a breach – you'll lose most of your customers too.
Nlyte releases new solution to help data centres comply with GDPR
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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data privacy
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colocation
The DCIM software company announced the global availability of its new GDPR solution for managing and monitoring IT infrastructure.
Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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malware
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uc
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data privacy
With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.
GDPR is imminent but 69% of businesses can't secure customer data
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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storage
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data protection
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data privacy
GDPR is looming (May 25) over the heads of IT staff throughout Europe and beyond but this survey found data is still not being managed properly.
Cybercriminals likely to attempt GDPR extortion for greater ROI
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Trend Micro says cybercriminals are becoming more business-minded and are likely to target organisations that are trying to comply with GDPR.
Survey: Kaseya says MSPs underestimating GDPR despite focus on security
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
The seventh annual survey indicates that MSPs are increasingly focusing on security in regards to their value-add approach.
EU companies least prepared for GDPR with just 26% fully compliant
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Despite the low level of compliance, Forrester Research says these numbers are in fact 'encouraging' for a number of reasons.
ManageEngine tunes SIEM solution to simplify GDPR compliance
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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siem
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breach prevention
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data privacy
ManageEngine's Log360 now includes a pre-built report and correlation engine to help enterprises meet GDPR requirements.
LogRhythm launches GDPR compliance module as deadline draws near
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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siem
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hyperscale
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public cloud
LogRhythm has taken the plunge into the pre-GDPR market as businesses worldwide prepare their compliance strategies.
Exclusive interview - How the channel can help protect NZ's cyber space.
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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dlp
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Exclusive Networks NZ general manager Alex Teh explains how important the channel is in keeping NZ cyber-safe.