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War ‘Wake-up Call’ Spurs EU to Boost Cyber, Army Mobility

Issued by: Security Week

“I think it’s a wake-up call for all of us. We must reinforce our ability to defend ourselves and also to defend our values,” European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager told reporters. The proposals aim to identify gaps in European infrastructure — such as roads, bridges, rail lines, ports or airports incapable of handling heavy…

Vulnerabilities

Why developing cybersecurity education is key for a more secure future

Issued by: Help Net Security

Cybersecurity threats are growing every day, be they are aimed at consumers, businesses or governments. The pandemic has shown us just how critical cybersecurity is to the successful operation of our respective economies and our individual lifestyles. The rapid digital transformation it has forced upon us has seen us rely almost totally on the internet,…

Vulnerabilities

4 in 10 organizations punish staff for cybersecurity errors

Issued by: Help Net Security

New research has found that 42% of organizations are taking disciplinary action against staff who make cybersecurity errors. To examine the prevalence of punishment in businesses and the impact of this on staff, a team of researchers led by Dr John Blythe, Head of Behavioral Science at CybSafe, conducted a survey of cybersecurity awareness professionals…

Network Security

Is the future of information security and tech conferences virtual?

Issued by: Help Net Security

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to our personal and work lives. Among the latter are the forced work from home shift and the inability to travel far and attend in-person meetings, industry-specific workshops, events and conventions. And while RSA Conference USA – the largest information security conference in the world – managed…

Network Security

Despite potential fines, GDPR compliance rate remains low

Issued by: Help Net Security

58% of surveyed businesses worldwide failed to address requests made from individuals seeking to obtain a copy of their personal data as required by GDPR within the one-month time limit set out in the regulation, reveals updated research from Talend. GDPR compliance rate: 2018 and now In September 2018, Talend released the results of its…

Network Security

European cybersecurity market to exceed $65 billion by 2025

Issued by: Help Net Security

The European cybersecurity market is determined to exceed $65 billion by 2025, according to Graphical Research. This growth is attributed to strong government initiatives to promote data safety and hefty investments in cybersecurity solutions. Industry sectors and cybersecurity The increasing cases of data breaches and cyber attacks on critical business infrastructure have driven several business…

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One year of GDPR application: Europeans well aware of their digital rights

Issued by: Help Net Security

Europeans are relatively well aware of the new data protection rules, their rights and the existence of national data protection authorities, to whom they can turn for help when their rights are violated, according to the European Commission. “European citizens have become more aware of their digital rights and this is encouraging news. However, only…

Mobile Security

The privacy risks of pre-installed software on Android devices

Issued by: Help Net Security

Many pre-installed apps facilitate access to privileged data and resources, without the average user being aware of their presence or being able to uninstall them. On the one hand, the permission model on the Android operating system and its apps allow a large number of actors to track and obtain personal user information. At the…

Network Security

Cyber preparedness essential to protect EU from large scale cyber attacks

Issued by: Help Net Security

The possibility of a large-scale cyber-attack having serious repercussions in the physical world and crippling an entire sector or society, is no longer unthinkable. Preparing for major cross-border cyber-attacks To prepare for major cross-border cyber-attacks, an EU Law Enforcement Emergency Response Protocol has been adopted by the Council of the European Union. The Protocol gives…

Network Security

Data breach reports delayed as organizations struggle to achieve GDPR compliance

Issued by: Help Net Security

Businesses routinely delayed data breach disclosure and failed to provide important details to the ICO in the year prior to the GDPR’s enactment. On average, businesses waited three weeks after discovery to report a breach to the ICO, while the worst offending organization waited 142 days. The vast majority (91%) of reports to the ICO…