Rebecca Kappel

Centraleyes

In business, trust is a make-or-break factor. It’s what holds customer relationships together. And it’s the quiet force that determines whether someone clicks “buy” or walks away from your website.  So how do you gain it?  You need to earn it. Trust isn’t something you can fake or sprinkle onto ... Read More

If your organization handles sensitive financial information, you must implement security measures that fulfill the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. The most commonly used methods for securing cardholder data are tokenization and encryption. These techniques aim to protect sensitive payment information, but they work in fundamentally ... Read More

What is the EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme? The EU Cybersecurity Certification Scheme is designed to simplify and harmonize cybersecurity certifications across the EU. With varying national-level rules and regulations creating barriers to trade and inconsistencies in security standards, the framework provides EU-wide schemes that establish a single, trustworthy approach. How ... Read More

Dashboards Drive Resilience Compliance frameworks are often seen as a finish line—complete the requirements, get the certification, and call it a day. But as we’ve learned from major incidents in industries ranging from healthcare to finance, compliance alone isn’t enough. True resilience requires continuous monitoring, adaptation, and an integrated approach ... Read More

Unitree Robotics, a China-based manufacturer, has been caught up in a major security scare. Two researchers uncovered that the company had pre-installed a backdoor in its popular Go1 robot dogs, allowing anyone to monitor users around the world. This discovery is rare—backdoors in widely sold consumer tech don’t come to ... Read More

​23andMe, the prominent consumer genetic testing company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, due to declining demand for its services and a significant data breach affecting millions of users. Co-founder Anne Wojcicki resigned as CEO but remains on the company’s board. Implications for Customer Genetic Data The ... Read More

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, soundness, and efficiency of financial institutions in the United States. Founded in 1979, the FFIEC operates as an interagency regulatory body that sets standards for the examination of financial institutions. This comprehensive guide will explore ... Read More

What is the Cyber Resilience Act? The Cyber Resilience Act is a comprehensive regulatory framework introduced by the EU to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Its primary focus is on minimizing vulnerabilities in digital products and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures are implemented throughout their lifecycle. The act applies to both manufacturers and ... Read More

Hong Kong has officially enacted a new cybersecurity law aimed at securing critical infrastructure, a move that brings its regulatory framework closer to mainland China’s. The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill, passed on March 19, 2025, requires key industries—such as banking, energy, healthcare, and telecommunications—to strengthen their cybersecurity ... Read More

Cybersecurity Relies on Visualization Raw data often tells a story that’s hidden in plain sight. No matter how accurate or comprehensive, numbers on a spreadsheet can easily blur into an incomprehensible haze when patterns and anomalies are buried deep within thousands or millions of rows.  The human brain processes visuals ... Read More