More than a year after the start of the pandemic, enterprises are still grappling with securely supporting remote work. As organizations across the globe realize benefits from the shift to remote work and continue to make these environments part of their long-term operational strategies, they must strengthen their cybersecurity posture to effectively navigate the gaps …
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On March 2, 2021, Virginia enacted a sweeping consumer data privacy law called the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The new law provides residents of the commonwealth with personal data management rights that include viewing collected data, correcting inaccuracies, deleting data, and stopping the sale of …
Accessing business data from unsecure WiFi, using personal devices to conduct work and turning to unsecure collaboration apps for business communication are all security weak links in the era of remote work. These practices elevate the risk of cybersecurity issues, increase the threat landscape and provide entry points for data theft and cyberattacks. Using these …
Data is the resource that fuels the information economy. It is widely used by companies to guide operational and marketing strategies and by governments to inform policy decisions. Data sharing took center stage recently during the pandemic as health records were analyzed to speed up the development of coronavirus vaccines. While data sharing can be …
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WhatsApp recently issued what amounts to a ‘privacy not included ultimatum’ in a notice of planned privacy policy updates to its two billion users. The resulting backlash reflects growing concern about the data privacy and security of consumer-grade messaging apps and increasing awareness of the business imperative to secure communication and collaboration. A recent 451 …