Equifax suffered a data leak of 143 million customers
Equifax suffered the major data leak in its history. The event involved 143 million of customers and compromised Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. The leak took place on July 29th. The company set a web, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com , where you can check if your data have been stolen. […]
Cybersecurity Post-Brexit
Uncertainty over Brexit is high and its full implications are still unknown, especially since no date has been set for the U.K. to exit the EU. But many are concerned about the impact Brexit could have on data privacy and U.K. cybersecurity. Data Privacy Regulations In terms of data protection, the U.K. will still be […]
IT Outsourcing Growth: Data Security and Privacy Concerns
Maritime Cyber Security Waves High: Can APAC IT Outsourcing Keep Afloat? A new report released by Research and Markets forecasts IT outsourcing (ITO) market growth for Asia-Pacific markets (APAC) while showing a real concern regarding data security and privacy. IT Outsourcing is growing In the report, industry experts say that the ITO market in APAC will […]
EU-US Privacy Shield
Implications for Maritime Cyber Security in the Digital Age On 12 July 2016, the European Commission adopted the replacement for the EU-US Safe Harbor scheme – the so-called ‘Privacy Shield’. This is the new, EU-approved mechanism for the transatlantic transfer of personal data. The Privacy Shield will enter into force immediately and companies will be […]
Cyber threats continue to mount
As threats continue to mount, understanding and managing cybersecurity risks have become top of mind for leaders in business and government. Organisations are responding by taking action. Increasingly, they are adopting innovative technologies like cloud-enabled cybersecurity, Big Data analytics and advanced authentication to reduce cyber-risks and improve cybersecurity programmes. Businesses are also embracing a more […]
