Managing the Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Contract Workers

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In 2021, temporary and contract staffing made up more than 14 million members of the workforce. While the numbers have fluctuated, the preceding decade never saw that number dip below 10 million, and in some years exceeded 14 million. Contract workers remain essential to business, often filling strategic roles and ... Read More

Why IoT Raises Concerns About Identity Theft

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The internet of things (IoT) — the collective name for internet-connected devices and sensors — represents a new era in technology. This hardware leverages advancements in connectivity, hardware, miniaturization, cloud computing, data processing, integration, and more to offer benefits to consumers and businesses alike. We are all familiar with consumers' ... Read More

Shifting Perspectives and Regulations Relating to Consent Management

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Businesses have a certain responsibility to disclose how consumer data is being used, and if they don't, they face hefty fines and hits to their reputation. In fact, many consumers find personal data sharing to be a particular point of contention. So what can organizations do to respect consumer data ... Read More

How To Protect Your Digital Assets Following a Business Split-Up

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Divestitures, dissolution of partnerships, and other business split-ups are rarely fun, but they do happen and can have significant implications for your digital assets. Whatever the reason for a business split-up, it's important to prioritize digital security. The average data breach in the U.S. costs a company $9.4 million. Your ... Read More

7 Ways Enterprises are Taking Advantage of Biometrics

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The global biometrics market is expected to grow to a staggering $82.9 billion by 2027 and organizations have taken notice of its many capabilities. In particular, as cyberattackers and their tools become more sophisticated, it's become increasingly challenging to protect digital assets. Biometrics are known to have been a boon ... Read More

6 New Digital Concerns in the Public Sector

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In addition to the rise in remote and telework, people are conducting more of their personal business online — everything from getting the news to seeing the doctor to paying taxes. This move is a part of what's driving organizations in all sectors to engage in digital transformation initiatives. In ... Read More

Why Siloed IAM Is a Burden on IT Resources and Security

Most enterprises today run hybrid IT environments. They store some data and applications locally in the data center and run others in multiple clouds, and their employees use both managed and unmanaged devices over various networks. With such complexity — and so much at stake — identity and access management ... Read More

Why Security Fatigue Is a Huge Cybersecurity Risk

Companies can save an average of $2.66 million by testing their cybersecurity incident response plan, but many choose not to. Whether this is out of necessity or negligence, it may cost businesses their reputation and revenue in the long run. Failing to keep up with cybersecurity can have compounding effects ... Read More