Device complexity leaving schools at heightened risk of ransomware attacks
Absolute Software announced a research revealing the significant management and security challenges faced by K-12 education IT teams with the rise in digital learning and …
Cybersecurity is top priority for enterprises as they shift to digital-first operating models
90% of enterprises are yet to achieve their digital-first goals with 49% admitting that cybersecurity is the top most priority for their business, a Tata Communications report …
How businesses use data might not be popular with the public
A KPMG survey reveals a deep disconnect between corporate data practices and the general population’s expectations around transparency and data privacy. As companies collect …
Remote working positively impacting employee experience
Globalization Partners announced the findings of its survey which focused on the sentiment of people working on global teams. 63 percent of respondents say their companies …
Most organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack, multiple attacks very common
One third of organizations worldwide have experienced a ransomware attack or breach that blocked access to systems or data in the previous 12 months. And for those that fell …
ESG regulatory requirements present risk but also opportunities
Regulatory risk related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures has rapidly risen to the second overall position in Gartner’s latest report. ESG regulatory …
Demand for data is growing, but so are data supply chain challenges
Data suppliers are unable to efficiently deliver relevant data to a growing number of data consumers, according to a 451 Research survey. 55% of those surveyed report that …
Reliance on third party workers making companies more vulnerable to cyberattacks
A survey from SecZetta revealed 83% of respondents agree that because organizations increasingly rely on contractors, freelancers, and other third party workers, their data …
Most employees reusing personal passwords to protect corporate data
Nearly two thirds of employees are using personal passwords to protect corporate data, and vice versa, with even more business leaders concerned about this very issue. …
SMEs awareness of GDPR is high, but few adhere to its legal requirements
85 percent of the small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are familiar with GDPR, but more than half are still not cleaning their data and therefore not adhering …
50% of cybersecurity attacks are from repeat offenders
Lack of awareness and gaps in knowledge are a weak link for cybersecurity leadership who are responsible for strategic planning of cybersecurity defenses, leaving …
Unwanted bot traffic costs businesses $250 million a year
Netacea announced results from a report that reveals the high price that businesses pay because of unwanted bot traffic. According to survey respondents, automated bots …