How mobile app usage data could reveal a person’s identity

The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers, who warn of the implications for security and privacy. Psychologists Dr Heather Shaw, Professor Paul T… Continue reading How mobile app usage data could reveal a person’s identity

Consumers don’t mind handing out their data for better user experience

In a global consumer survey, Axway finds that almost 60% of people believe it’s worth allowing companies to access their personal data if it means a better user experience. The survey also shows regional – and perhaps cultural – differences in co… Continue reading Consumers don’t mind handing out their data for better user experience

To shift to data-driven security decision making: Start with the right data

We live in the age of data-driven everything. From sales to operations, and everything in-between, today’s organizations are constantly looking for ways to leverage the data they accrue – reacting more agilely, operating more efficiently, and saf… Continue reading To shift to data-driven security decision making: Start with the right data

What do consumers really think about privacy?

Merkle has released a report which has historically reported on the marketing leader’s point of view, but this time turns its focus to consumers, revealing their sentiments around online privacy and data collection and exploring their attitudes about r… Continue reading What do consumers really think about privacy?

Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

MariaDB announced key findings from its survey that shows no one’s staying behind as businesses move forward with database migration to the cloud. Those surveyed included IT Heads, DBAs and software developers, all of whom had some responsibility for t… Continue reading Is higher security a benefit of database migration to the cloud?

How challenging is corporate data protection?

Code42 released a report, conducted by Vanson Bourne, which found that cybersecurity teams are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive corporate data from exposure, leak and theft. Identified within the research are three … Continue reading How challenging is corporate data protection?

The seven themes driving the future of cybersecurity

Team8 announced the release of a report which details the seven themes shaping the future of cybersecurity. These themes are driven by the impact of the pandemic, the increase in remote work, and the rising number of cyberattacks, which are causing gov… Continue reading The seven themes driving the future of cybersecurity

How to prepare your organization for this year’s cybersecurity incidents

Sotero has shared its top five predictions for data security and privacy in 2022. Cybersecurity incidents have risen 125% year over year and will continue to grow exponentially, putting vast amounts of organizational data at risk. Data security and pri… Continue reading How to prepare your organization for this year’s cybersecurity incidents

Enterprise data safety during the Great Resignation

71% of IT leaders have said that the ‘Great Resignation’ has increased security risks in their organizations, according to a survey of 2,000 employees in UK and US businesses, from Tessian. Data also revealed that 45% of IT leaders have already seen in… Continue reading Enterprise data safety during the Great Resignation

MFA still offers the best chance of keeping data secure

Keyavi Data issued a set of best practices for keeping personal and business data out of criminal hands using multi-factor authentication (MFA). These best practices explain why MFA remains one of the best defenses for mitigating password risk and prev… Continue reading MFA still offers the best chance of keeping data secure