General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.
AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe
Last week
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data protection
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encryption
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cx
CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.
Apricorn boosts storage in Aegis Secure Key 3NX line
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storage
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encryption
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data privacy
Apricorn has expanded its Aegis Secure Key 3NX line, now offering hardware-encrypted USB drives with storage up to 512GB for enhanced data protection.
Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check
Last week
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
Fivetran & Microsoft team up for data lake service
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martech
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multi-cloud
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cdp
Fivetran has joined forces with Microsoft to enhance data solutions, enabling enterprises to streamline AI and machine learning workloads securely.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise releases cybersecurity updates for OXE Purple
Last week
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise reveals new cybersecurity features for its OmniPCX Enterprise Purple solution, enhancing compliance with the EU's NIS 2 Directive.
Cloudera to acquire Octopai, boosting data management
This month
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uc
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Cloudera has agreed to acquire Octopai to enhance its data catalog and metadata management, improving data handling for enterprises.
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
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data protection
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soc
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data privacy
A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.
Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU
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data privacy
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federal trade commission
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data sharing
Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.
Diliko unveils Agentic AI platform for data management
This month
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encryption
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mfa
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supply chain & logistics
Diliko has unveiled its Agentic AI platform to automate data management for mid-sized enterprises, aiming to enhance efficiency in sectors like healthcare and finance.
NICE launches AI-powered CXone Mpower SmartSpeak tool
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uc
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cx
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martech
NICE has launched CXone Mpower SmartSpeak, an AI-driven solution aiming to eliminate language barriers and enhance global communication.
Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
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data privacy
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gdpr
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funding
Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.
Mitel unveils CEM solution to enhance emergency response
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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business continuity
Mitel has unveiled its Critical Event Management solution, enhancing emergency response capabilities for businesses in the UK and Germany amidst rising threats.
Navigating PCI DSS 4.0.1
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devops
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encryption
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mfa
With PCI DSS 4.0.1's best practices becoming mandatory in six months, organisations must urgently prepare for complex new compliance requirements.
Gathid Software earns ISO 27001:2022 certification
Last month
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data protection
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martech
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risk & compliance
Gathid Software has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data security and leadership in identity governance.
Kolekti launches Narus for secure Generative AI adoption
Last month
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Kolekti has unveiled Narus, a secure Generative AI platform, addressing firms' concerns over safe AI use from McKinsey's 2024 report.
de.iterate wins 2024 CyberTech Scale-Up Award in Sydney
Last month
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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gdpr
Brisbane-based de.iterate has won the 2024 Technology Scale-Up Award for CyberTech, highlighting its impact in the cybersecurity sector.
Hornetsecurity launches tool to streamline MSP operations
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cx
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martech
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apm
Hornetsecurity has launched the 365 Multi-Tenant Manager, streamlining Microsoft 365 tenant management for Managed Service Providers and boosting productivity.
Security concerns slow AI adoption in customer service industry
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
Security concerns are stalling AI adoption in customer service despite high consumer demand, with 85% of brands holding back due to fears of 'Shadow AI.'.