It’s safe to assume that most organizations at some point will be the target of a cyber attack and suffer a data breach. And in the event of an attack, it’s not just your data that could be at risk—it’s the future of your entire business. Learn more about …
While cybersecurity attacks are certainly on the rise, interestingly enough, the Ransomware Task Force has found that ransomware attacks that specifically targeted public organizations like local governments, schools, and hospitals have begun to decrease in 2022. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for security teams to relax. Vigilance and preparation …
May 25, 2022, marked the fourth anniversary of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and it might surprise you to learn that in that time, most companies still aren’t compliant, and some have no means to ever become compliant. In my opinion, GDPR and other like-minded data privacy …
At the end of March, the PCI Standards Security Council (PCI SSC) publicly released the most recent update to the PCI Data Security Standards (DSS), version 4.0. While much speculation has occurred as to the contents of the new standards—and much of that speculation turned out to be correct—now it’s …
According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber perils are the biggest concern for companies globally this year. Ransomware, data breaches, and major IT outages are proving more worrisome than supply chain disruption or even COVID-19. Review some of the top breaches reported last month, and it’s easy to see why …
It’s true that PKWARE’s most enduring legacy has been the ZIP format that founder Phil Katz developed in conjunction with Gary Conway in the late 1980s. Katz then used this format in his PKZIP program, offering exceptional data compression for that time. The next iteration of PKWARE’s ZIP solutions was …
The after effects of a data breach can reach far and wide. Lesser seen impact can include the cost of remediation, revenue loss, reputational harm, national security, even human life. The ripple effect of indirect costs—monetary and otherwise—can end up impacting a company’s bottom line for years. Accounting for the …
The start of a new year is always rife with resolutions, both personal and professional. Many of us begin to take stock of what we deem most important to focus on, and businesses are no exception. It’s the perfect time to determine what will take priority—and why. Privacy and Protection …
Last month I shared a post about prioritizing data security in the uncertain future that is 2022, whether that uncertainty pertains to existing or net new privacy laws, expansions of security controls, or other regulatory factors. One thing is for certain, this year brings with it a lot of potential …
