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IoT
Data privacy regulation a top three challenge for IoT adopters

Fears over security have become less of a concern for organizations adopting IoT solutions than it was five years ago, according to a recent study by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global …

Data
Using real customer data in testing environments creates unnecessary risk

A new study polling 1,000 software developers and startup employees found 29% of companies use unprotected production data (real customer data) in testing environments when …

location services
The weaponizing of smartphone location data on the battlefield

For soldiers on the battlefield, the act of turning on one’s smartphone has been described as the digital equivalent of lighting a cigarette, as doing so creates a signal …

data
Most organizations do not follow data backup best practices

Apricorn announced new findings from a survey, which revealed that while the majority organizations have data backup plans in place, data for many are at risk. Nearly 400 …

Facepalm
Taking the right approach to data extortion

Cybercriminals often specialize. An extortion effort usually begins with a person or a team selecting targets in one of two ways: either they get a request from an …

Data
Do you need cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM)?

In this video for Help Net Security, James Mignacca, CEO at Cavelo, talks about cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM), which Gartner recently identified as an emerging …

healthcare
Lack of data readiness threatens digital transformation in healthcare

A majority of healthcare leaders have established digital transformation as a top priority spurred by the pandemic, yet they’re facing a chronic, underlying challenge that’s …

data
Data democratization leaves enterprises at risk

Today’s digital landscape has increased enterprises’ reliance on large datasets and analytics, underscoring the value of data for business. A recent report from NewVantage …

HDD
57% of people can’t recall if they ever backed up their important documents

Apricorn announced findings from a Twitter poll exploring device data and backup processes ahead of World Backup Day on March 31st. When asked to be honest with their …

data
What’s stopping organizations from becoming data-driven?

A study conducted among CIOs, chief data officers and vice presidents in data-oriented positions released by Domo, pointed to a significant data decision gap impacting …

Metaverse
The importance of data in the metaverse

A research from Bright Data has highlighted the importance of data in virtual environments such as the metaverse. The survey, conducted by Vanson Bourne, generated insights …

data
Data literacy to lead global workplaces by 2030

21% of employees believe their employer is preparing them for a more data-oriented and automated workplace, according to a research from Qlik. This is despite most business …

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