New Cybersecurity Regulations Go Into Effect for NY Banks; States Watching Closely
A new set of regulations, which went into effect on March 1, 2017, are ramping up data security requirements in New York’s banking industry.
When Big Data Meets Politics, Truth Can Take A Backseat
This new era of “fake news” raises questions about how big data can be used to elicit certain behavior from voters via less-than-truthful content.
FCC Halts Data Security Rule
A data security rule created under the former FCC regime looks like it may not survive long enough to see implementation.
Pocket Privacy: Consumers Value Data Security on Smartphone Above All Else
U.S. consumers value data security on their smartphones highly, and more so than any other device, according to a survey.
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When Big Data Meets Politics, Truth Can Take A Backseat
This new era of “fake news” raises questions about how big data can be used to elicit certain behavior from voters via less-than-truthful content.
New Cybersecurity Regulations Go Into Effect for NY Banks; States Watching Closely
A new set of regulations, which went into effect on March 1, 2017, are ramping up data security requirements in New York’s banking industry.
Mismatched: Survey Reveals Misaligned Incentives That Give Cybercriminals An Edge
Cybercriminals have benefited from a disconnect between a company's cybersecurity strategy and it's execution, according to a new survey from Intel Security and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In the corporate world, the vast majority -- 93...
House Panel OKs Cybersecurity Framework Bill; Debate Swirls Over NIST Audit Authority
A House panel on Wednesday voted along party lines (19-14) to approve a bill that directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to "audit" federal agencies' compliance with NIST's cybersecurity framework. A brief summary of the legislation, via The...
Google Expands Protection for Chrome Users on MacOS
If you use Chrome on MacOS, don't be surprised if you start to see more warning pop-ups. Google has expanded its safeguards against malware and unwanted software targeting Chrome users on MacOS, according to a blog post by Google on Wednesday. From Google's post: As...
Toy Story, Security Edition: Millions of Voice Recordings, Passwords Exposed By Unsecured Teddy Bears
Stuffed animals are soft and cuddly. But they are also security risks, as demonstrated by a data breach that was discovered this week. Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt recently discovered an open database of over 2 million voice messages, along with email addresses...
Pocket Privacy: Consumers Value Data Security on Smartphone Above All Else
U.S. consumers value data security on their smartphones highly, and more so than any other device, according to a survey.
Best In Show: Analytics, Data Jobs Are Best In Country, Says GlassDoor
You don’t have to be a data whiz to notice a stark pattern in Glassdoor’s latest “Best Jobs” list: four of the list’s top 10 jobs are data management positions.
Skills Gap: Shortfall of Cybersecurity Pros Will Widen to Nearly 2 Million by 2020, Says Study
The cybersecurity industry is having trouble recruiting millennials, a factor which will contribute to a widening skills gap in the next three years.
Global BI and Analytics Market to Reach $18.3 Billion in 2017, Says Gartner
Revenue in the analytics and business intelligence (BI) software market will reach $18.3 billion globally in 2017, according to projections released last week by Gartner. Revenue will grow to over $22 billion by 2020, according to the firm. The information comes from...
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