State intervention – Rescue or ruin?
In recent months, a number of government agencies have been campaigning for state intervention in IT security. This includes an initiative to enforce a minimum level of security for home and small office routers.
IT security is a critical asset for companies and authorities in 2021 – after all securing data communication affects the most important business activities and services across an organization. With the demand for remote and mobile working at an all-time high, organizations need to act strategically on endpoint security and IT administration to protect their networks and sensitive data. Cybersecurity is the spearhead of any IT infrastructure and needs to be considered strategically from the outset – from cloud computing, data center operations and IIoT to regulated industries or health applications. Find out everything you need to know about the world of IT security.
State intervention – Rescue or ruin?
In recent months, a number of government agencies have been campaigning for state intervention in IT security. This includes an initiative to enforce a minimum level of security for home and small office routers.
Local Laws Start to Fragment Privacy Picture
For well over a decade, the leading technology companies have been able to build hugely profitable businesses on the back of people’s personal data.
Urgent, Important or Both: Setting Priorities in IT Security
The fight against cyber threats is often described as an arms race. One side finds new attack vectors, the other side responds with new defense strategies. However, this suggests a greater sense of equilibrium than is actually the case.
How to Keep IoT Devices Secure
Office environments everywhere are being transformed as more and more Internet of Things (IoT) devices enter the workplace. From intelligent air conditioning units and smart lighting to digital assistants and even app-based access control, IoT is having a tremendous impact on ...
The Enemy Camped in Your Server
Last week got off to a sensational start with reports of custom chips discovered in Supermicro serverboards that were designed to smuggle malware into companies. Apple, Amazon and dozens of other top companies are claimed to be affected.
The Prize for Smart Cities is to Secure a Sustainable Future
At the beginning of October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its special report on the impact of climate change. The report contains grim warnings for politicians worldwide and recommends rapid and significant changes to how we use land, energy, ...
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