Enterprise data privacy management

CIOs face regular enterprise data security and privacy issues as they are expected to effectively use technology to share data while still following specific rules and regulations to protect personal information. Specific data security and privacy issues include creating best practices for security and data theft prevention, setting up data privacy policies and avoiding data privacy incidents. Find the latest enterprise data security and privacy information for CIOs, including news, tips and other resources, in this topic section.

March 30, 2021 30 Mar'21
Feds debate while states act on data privacy laws

As Congress debates its next move on how to regulate big tech, states are already enacting legislation. Their push will likely serve as a model for the federal government.
January 19, 2021 19 Jan'21
Data privacy law is coming, big tech privacy officers say

At the digital CES 2021 event, privacy leaders at Google, Twitter and Amazon said the time is right for a data privacy law.
December 16, 2020 16 Dec'20
Social media data practices land in FTC crosshairs

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information on how social networking giants like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube collect and use consumer data.
June 26, 2020 26 Jun'20
COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy

Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.

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The shift to edge computing is happening fast -- here's why

Whether you call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital transformation, enterprise IT is being changed fast, and forever, and edge computing is a big reason why. Continue Reading
CCPA compliance begins with data inventory assessment

In this SearchCIO Q&A, multiple experts sound off on major questions businesses have about CCPA compliance ahead of its January 2020 enforcement date. Continue Reading
Best practices for cloud security: Be cognizant of what's in the cloud

In this Ask the Expert, Booz Allen Hamilton's Anil Markose offers the cloud security best practices organizations need to protect their cloud information. Continue Reading

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Trump's dangerous US TikTok ban

President Trump's U.S. TikTok ban over national security is resting on a vague foundation. The concern can be applied to multiple industries and products. Continue Reading
The future of facial recognition after the Clearview AI data breach

The company that controversially scrapes data from social media sites for law enforcement clients announced a data breach. What does it mean for the future of facial recognition? Continue Reading
Who wins the security vs. privacy debate in the age of AI?

When trying to maintain balance between security and privacy in an AI-enabled world, who decides which side should tip and when? So continues the security vs. privacy debate. Continue Reading

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Managing cybersecurity during the pandemic and in the new digital age

Roota Almeida, CISO at Delta Dental of New Jersey and Delta Dental of Connecticut, talks about the cybersecurity threats she's seen over the last year and how she's effectively managing her security team. Continue Reading
The 7 elements of an enterprise cybersecurity culture

An effective 'human firewall' can prevent or mitigate many of the threats enterprises face today. Adopt these seven elements of a culture of cybersecurity to defend against risks. Continue Reading
How to maintain cybersecurity remotely during the pandemic

In the second 2020 MIT Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series, a panel of IT security leaders discussed how they are keeping their organizations secure in a COVID-19 environment. Continue Reading

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Enterprise ransomware prevention measures to enact in 2021

Enterprises must shore up their ransomware prevention efforts by strengthening security awareness, adding email controls, and developing and testing incident response plans. Continue Reading
IoT security regulations refocus data privacy best practices

New and old IoT regulations create a maze of rules and best practices that organizations must navigate to become more transparent about their IoT security practices. Continue Reading
Ransomware attacks: How to get the upper hand

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Can organizations play like Radiohead and refuse to pay? The answer from security experts is a qualified yes. Continue Reading