CCPA enforcement begins in July – and this time it’s for real
CCPA enforcement begins in July – and this time it’s for real cindy-provin Tue, 06/02/2020 - 00:06 The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect at the turn of the year. But come July 1, we’re expecting CCPA will have truly arrived. July marks the expiration of the six-month ... Read More
How to secure your organization and its rapidly expanding remote workforce
How to secure your organization and its rapidly expanding remote workforce cindy-provin Tue, 05/12/2020 - 22:20 Telecommuting has been on the rise for years. The number of remote workers in the U.S. increased 159% between 2005 and 2017. Earlier this year, seven million people in the U.S. – or 3.4% ... Read More
Generation equality and the digital divide
Generation equality and the digital divide cindy-provin Fri, 03/06/2020 - 01:42 The theme of this year's International Women's Day - Generation Equality - highlights a growing concern for the technology sector: the digital divide. Women on average are 26 percent less likely than men to have a smartphone: In Africa, ... Read More
Creating broader understanding and more widespread adoption of encryption is a journey
Creating broader understanding and more widespread adoption of encryption is a journey cindy-provin Wed, 01/29/2020 - 08:36 Many of us take planes, trains and automobiles. We don’t have to be hydraulic specialists, railroad engineers or car mechanics to use these modes of transportation. But it doesn’t hurt to know how ... Read More
Why 2019 was a standout year, and why 2020 will be even more interesting
Why 2019 was a standout year, and why 2020 will be even more interesting cindy-provin Fri, 12/20/2019 - 03:02 It was a banner year for IT security from both breach and regulatory standpoints. 2019 also was an especially noteworthy period for nCipher. Let’s revisit the key developments during this momentous ... Read More
The clock is ticking on California’s Consumer Privacy Protection Act
The clock is ticking on California’s Consumer Privacy Protection Act cindy-provin Thu, 11/28/2019 - 05:38 2020 will be one for the history books. On Jan. 1, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will take effect. Some are calling this law California’s version of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ... Read More
nCipher Security comments on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
nCipher Security comments on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month cindy-provin Fri, 10/25/2019 - 05:49 Rolling around every October, along with candy, pumpkins, and costumes, is a cybersecurity mainstay: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, or NCSAM. Billed as a ‘collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity ... Read More
Personal data privacy is an urgent topic today – and the spotlight on this will only get brighter in 2020
Personal data privacy is an urgent topic today – and the spotlight on this will only get brighter in 2020 cindy-provin Mon, 10/21/2019 - 03:02 It’s October. That means it’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which emphasizes personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home ... Read More
What entertainment gets right and wrong about security
What entertainment gets right and wrong about security cindy-provin Mon, 09/23/2019 - 23:45 The 2019-2020 TV season has begun. And fans of the most hotly anticipated tech-related programs are gearing up to enjoy new episodes. As you may already know, USA Network’s Mr. Robot premieres Oct. 6. And HBO’s Silicon ... Read More
How to fill the cyber skills gap in today’s modern workforce
How to fill the cyber skills gap in today’s modern workforce cindy-provin Tue, 08/27/2019 - 22:46 Our economy is increasingly driven by technology, even in areas that do not at first glance appear to have a technology focus. GPS and AI play a critical role in farming and agriculture, and ... Read More
