To help answer this question, we took part in a recent panel discussion on the subject at the Capital Club in the heart of Dubai’s DIFC The seven panelists were selected from different industries that each have a unique perspective on the issue: either from an insurance, IT security, legal or banking point of view. […]
Gone are the days of relying on traditional cybersecurity solutions such as firewalls and antivirus software. Cyber attacks grow more complex and sophisticated by the minute, leaving organizations vulnerable to unimaginable threats to their security and data if cybersecurity measures are not strengthened. ‘The average cost of a data breach is 3.86 million U.S. dollars, […]
2020 saw a significant increase in emerging technologies’ performance and a steep acceleration of digital transformation. Keeping innovation on the outskirts is no longer possible, it is the core of every successful business today. How do you determine which emerging trends to follow? What type of investments will bring your business high ROI in today’s […]
Improving how your business delivers in every sector Finding a way in which your company delivers, regardless of the sector of your business that best suits your needs and capabilities is key to the well being of your business. Whether you are in the finance, healthcare, legal, or HR industry, taking agile further and scaling […]
A malware sent via email infecting a company, all because of an employee’s negligence: this is the typical scenario that security managers are faced with, according to Cisco’s 2019 CISO Benchmark Report. In order to prevent breaches, CISOs focus in particular on integrating security into all their internal processes, into access management and human risk. […]
The Swiss Bankers Association has provided a set of best practice guidelines and recommendations, designed to inspire Swiss businesses to migrate their data to the cloud. August Benz, Deputy CEO of the SBA, says: “With cloud computing services, a business doesn’t need to invest so much in expensive IT infrastructure anymore. And they can simultaneously […]
With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, businesses would do well to ensure they understand where their data is stored. Image: iStock. Businesses are being warned there has never been a more important time to track where their data is traveling than now, despite the continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit. As the clock ticks down to March […]
Microsoft recently launched its Azure set of cloud computing services which feature a range of security-conscious apps that the US technology giant claims are accessible to all – from small start-ups to huge multinationals. Features include web apps – such as its office suite of products – as well as streaming services, plus Azure allows […]
Web giant Google has become the first major victim of GDPR legislation after it was fined €50 million for breaching the data regulations which came into force last May. As detailed on the Penta blog last year, the EU’s GDPR laws aim to make it easier for consumers to know who has access to their […]
British telecoms giant BT is looking to use its customers’ data to improve security and provide two-factor authentication in the real-world. Speaking at a conference in London which focused on the next steps for the commercial use of data, Helen Procter, BT’s Legal Director, Data, Digital and Security, said the company was looking to ‘partner […]
