General security

ATM Attacks Are Skyrocketing [Updated2018]

Introduction Security and fraud experts are observing a significant increase in the number of cyber attacks against the ATMs, in particular, skimming and mal

An introduction to RFID

What's RFID? RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. It is a technology allowing devices to automatically identify information stored in a tag throu

“Quiet Skies” – A TSA Surveillance Program Targets Ordinary U.S. Citizens

Here we are once more to discuss another surveillance program that could threaten the privacy of U.S. citizens. This time, our topic is the previously-undisc

The Main Concerns with Biometric Authentication

Part of my job is to coordinate technical specifications for mobile app development projects with the customers. In the process, I often hear the same questi

8 Data Protection Tips for Handling Personal Information

Introduction The digitization of everything that is personal is truly a phenomenon. Our digital footprints cover the Internet like a trail of breadcrumbs and

5 Methods for Data Privacy Enhancement

Introduction If orange is the new black, then privacy is the new security — or at least security’s indispensable accessory. We can thank the Facebook/Cambrid

3 Reasons the Smart City Needs Data Privacy

Introduction By 2050, it’s expected that 66% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. By 2030, there will be 43 “mega-cities” with populations of

Top 10 privacy protection tools for the enterprise

As technology evolves and Internet-connected smart devices become more and more common, many new privacy regulations are being enacted to protect us. One suc

5 best practices for ensuring data privacy

2018 must surely be the year of privacy. In a recent poll, 63% of U.S. adults said they would NOT be willing to share personal data in exchange for ads to ke

How Much Does a Data Breach Cost? Reading the 2018 Cost of a Data Breach Study

How much does a data breach cost? It isn't a simple question, but the answer is the only way to transmit the urgency of the situation to C-level executives.[