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.
Using the public cloud securely
Cloud usage has become a rule rather than an exception in businesses of all sizes. In 2016, cloud usage in all businesses reached 65 percent in Germany. It doesn't matter how large or small a company is – while 64 percent of organizations with 20 to 99 employees get their IT from ...
To Succeed, Open Banking Must First Allay Privacy Concerns
The banking industry in the UK and the rest of Europe is undergoing a quiet revolution. Under new rules, EU banks must share the data of consenting customers with third parties.
Cover up to avoid unwanted close-ups
Video surveillance is a sensitive issue, as the discussions about more cameras in public places show. It is no wonder that cameras on devices used in private areas which are capable of taking close-up images of users are seen even more critically
Key risks for enterprises committing sensitive data to the cloud
Economic benefits of migrating enterprise IT environments to services providers are starting to outweigh the security concerns hovering over cloud computing. Until recently, organizations have hesitated to store sensitive customer information off-premise.
Top Concerns for Digital Assistants in the Workplace
Digital assistants like Amazon’s Alexa/Echo, Apple Homekit and Google Home are increasingly becoming part of the connected home. The Alexa for Business Platform, announced at the end of 2017, is set to bring this technology into the heart of the office.
Whether 2018 or 2020 is the year of the Internet of Things doesn’t matter – eventually networked devices will take over the home. This will probably happen sooner rather than later, especially with the popularity of voice-controlled assistants even in Germany where convenience ...
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