data security

Data security means protecting digital data, such as those in a database, from destructive forces and from the unwanted actions of unauthorized users, such as a cyberattack or a data breach.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Why CFOs and CISOs Should Care About B2B Cyber Audits
Why CFOs and CISOs Should Care About B2B Cyber Audits
February 11, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Today’s digital landscape is breaking down traditional silos — especially those around core business risks. Cybersecurity, which was at one point viewed primarily as an...

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BIS: Central Banks Need ‘Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy’ for AI
BIS: Central Banks Need ‘Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy’ for AI
January 29, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Central banks must balance innovation and risk mitigation when looking to adopt artificial intelligence, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in a report released...

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CrowdStrike Claws Back $30 Billion Lost to Mass Tech Outage
CrowdStrike Claws Back $30 Billion Lost to Mass Tech Outage
January 05, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike’s CEO says the company has turned last year’s crisis into an opportunity. A botched update by the cybersecurity company last summer caused a worldwide...

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FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program....

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Yearlong Cyberattack Targets Security Workers
Yearlong Cyberattack Targets Security Workers
December 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The year of the cyberattack is apparently not going to end quietly. For example, a report Friday (Dec. 13) by Ars Technica deals with a...

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Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
Rhode Island Benefits Portal Hit by Ransomware Attack
December 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Rhode Island’s public benefits system has reportedly been targeted in a ransomware attack. Hackers breached the online system and have threatened to disclose users’ personal...

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Geico and Travelers Fined $11.3 Million for NY Data Breaches 
Geico and Travelers Fined $11.3 Million for NY Data Breaches 
November 25, 2024  |  News

New York state has penalized two auto insurance giants for failing to secure customer data. Geico and Travelers will pay a combined $11.3 million in...

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T-Mobile Network Reportedly Breached in Chinese Hacking Campaign
T-Mobile Network Reportedly Breached in Chinese Hacking Campaign
November 17, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

T-Mobile was reportedly hacked in a recent cyberespionage attack on American and international telecommunications companies. Hackers with ties to a Chinese intelligence agency were able...

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CISO’s Role in Payments Starts With Risk Mitigation
CISO’s Role in Payments Starts With Risk Mitigation
November 12, 2024  |  Risk Management

Risk management has been a longstanding principle in payments and commerce. Identifying risks, and being able to avoid them, is key to accelerating growth. And...

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