Data security

With the California mandate to take effect by January 2020 and a potential new U.S. federal privacy law that could supersede it, firms need to start taking stock of their privacy practices.

California and others have passed consumer privacy laws, and lawmakers in Congress are beginning to address the issue. Here's an overview of the players and the proposals.

Single-tenant SaaS has the same long-term scaling problem as on-premise deployments: every client’s system running on a slightly different branch of the codebase.

The Digital Footprint service is designed to identify, secure, and control personal data.

The nature of insurtechs make them very attractive targets, as connected technology creates new gateways for cyber criminals.

Wage growth is starting to accelerate, and CIOs could find themselves paying premiums for certain roles in high demand such as data science, AI, security and cloud technology.

With all of the attention now being paid to securing information, many organizations are seeking clarity around compliance regulations and future changes.

Security must be at the table when working on new initiatives in order to minimize risk and ensure trust, says Accenture.

Data security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things are among the most in-demand and highest paid specialized tech skills for 2019.

For insurers to lure these professionals successfully in 2019, they must provide clear career paths that leave room for personal growth as well.

The battle to keep cyber attackers from successfully compromising networks is not working, according to a recent report by threat detection company Attivo Networks.

As we approach the end of the year and move forward into a year with new cyber risks, here are seven tips to avoid and combat cybersecurity risks.

Similar to 2017, a common thread is disillusionment about technology or the companies behind it.

The number of phishing attacks worldwide in the third quarter of 2018 reached more than 137 million, according to Kaspersky Lab.

The recent ISACA-CMMI Institute cybersecurity culture research illustrates the accomplishments and gaps that are seen in the cybersecurity culture of many organizations.

Robotics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things will be among the top driving forces for corporate growth and competitiveness, says Forrester Research.

The problem comes when hackers use authorized additions to the blockchain as cover to disguise and attach malware aimed at attacking the blockchain from within.

Cyber attacks and data breaches continue to increase in both frequency and intensity, and organizations can expect more of the same next year.

A high percentage of organizations identify enabling technologies as critical for driving business strategy for the remainder of 2018.

Data trash engineers, algorithm bias auditors, virtual identity defenders and cyber calamity forecasters are among the jobs that will play critical roles in the new digital workforce.