Shifting responsibility is causing uncertainty and more security breaches

Data security is creating fear and trust issues for IT professionals, according to a new Oracle and KPMG report. The study of 750 cybersecurity and IT professionals across the globe found that a patchwork approach to data security, misconfigured servic… Continue reading Shifting responsibility is causing uncertainty and more security breaches

Appian and KPMG announce new offering that supports businesses impacted by the CCPA

Through its strategic alliance, Appian and KPMG LLP formally announce a new offering that supports businesses impacted by the CCPA. Built on Appian’s low-code automation platform, the offering helps companies quickly and intelligently respond to data p… Continue reading Appian and KPMG announce new offering that supports businesses impacted by the CCPA

64% of workers say their quality of work has improved amid pandemic disruption

64 percent of workers in the U.S. say their quality of work has improved amid the disruptive impact of COVID-19, according to KPMG. They also reported better collaboration (70 percent) and that their team has effectively adapted to working together (82… Continue reading 64% of workers say their quality of work has improved amid pandemic disruption

nsKnox and KPMG offer fraud prevention technology, delivered as a holistic managed service

nsKnox, a leading cyber security provider of corporate payment protection technology, announced an international strategic partnership with KPMG, a leading global consulting firm. KPMG Israel will be the global distributor and service provider of the j… Continue reading nsKnox and KPMG offer fraud prevention technology, delivered as a holistic managed service

Redefining security KPIs for 5G service providers

Telco security professionals are missing the mark when understanding their consumers’ priorities, according to KPMG’s recent report. In the wake of a security breach, consumers seek proof that the incident isn’t repeatable, while security executives pr… Continue reading Redefining security KPIs for 5G service providers

$5 trillion threat of cyber attacks spur investments in solutions, talent and tech

IT & Business Services M&A Market’s disclosed deal value reached a whopping $97 billion in 1H 2019 – the highest total on record for a six-month period, according to Hampleton Partners. There has also been a significant rise in valuatio… Continue reading $5 trillion threat of cyber attacks spur investments in solutions, talent and tech

IBM, KPMG, Merck, Walmart team up for drug supply chain blockchain pilot

IBM announced its latest blockchain initiative today. This one is in partnership with KPMG, Merk and Walmart to build a drug supply chain blockchain pilot. These four companies are coming to together to help come up with a solution to track certain drugs as they move through a supply chain. IBM is acting as the […] Continue reading IBM, KPMG, Merck, Walmart team up for drug supply chain blockchain pilot

How are businesses facing the cybersecurity challenges of increasing cloud adoption?

Cloud services serve core functions essential to all aspects of business operations, but getting cloud security right is still a challenge for many organizations, the 2019 Cloud Threat Report by Oracle and KPMG has shown. The two companies have asked 4… Continue reading How are businesses facing the cybersecurity challenges of increasing cloud adoption?

trickbot delivered via macro excel spreadsheet fake KPMG FY18 Q4 Personnel and Direct Costs email

I didn’t see any Trickbot targeting the UK directly today but have received this Canadian version later on this afternoon UK time.  This example is an email containing the subject of “I have securely shared file(s) with you” pretendin… Continue reading trickbot delivered via macro excel spreadsheet fake KPMG FY18 Q4 Personnel and Direct Costs email

CIOs increasingly focus on innovation

Two-thirds of organizations are adapting their technology strategies in the midst of global political and economic uncertainty, with 89 percent maintaining or ramping up investment in innovation, including in digital labor, and 52 percent investing in more nimble technology platforms, according to the 2017 Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO Survey. It is clear digital strategies have infiltrated businesses across the globe at an entirely new level. The proportion of organizations surveyed that now have enterprise-wide digital strategies … More Continue reading CIOs increasingly focus on innovation