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January 28, 2021

Data Privacy Protection Day (Thursday 28th) – Experts Comments
The UK government passed the Data Protection Act 2018 to provide an equivalent law to GDPR.

Our previous research found that 40% of large UK businesses expect to be cloud-only by the end of this year. This number is expected to accelerate because of the pandemic, which significantly increased the number of people working from home and as a result, the adoption of the cloud. With an increasing reliance on the cloud, companies need to ensure that they have complete visibility and control over data regardless of where it is, even when employees are using the same devices and services for

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Our previous research found that 40% of large UK businesses expect to be cloud-only by the end of this year. This number is expected to accelerate because of the pandemic, which significantly increased the number of people working from home and as a result, the adoption of the cloud. With an increasing reliance on the cloud, companies need to ensure that they have complete visibility and control over data regardless of where it is, even when employees are using the same devices and services for both their business and personal lives.

 

“Businesses must also recognise that cybersecurity and data privacy compliance is not a cost – it’s an investment to not only protect against attacks but also enable greater innovation, resiliency and business growth. Recent statistics show that a total of €272m has been levied in fines by European data protection authorities since the introduction of the GDPR in 2018, with the majority of these fines issued in the last 12 months. Across the EU, the GDPR framework serves as a driver for organisations to revisit their current processes and take full responsibility for processing and storing personal data. Now the UK has left the European Union, it is important to remember that their legal responsibility around data privacy doesn’t go away. The UK government passed the Data Protection Act 2018 to provide an equivalent law to GDPR. As we step into the new year, we will continue to see a rise in the amount of data stored in the cloud and a clear focus on regulations which put internet users - and their data – first.

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November 05, 2020

McAfee Labs Threats Report Reveals 605% Increase In COVID-19-Themed Attack Detections
Cloud security requires a layered defense.
The fact that there have been nearly 7.5 million attacks on users via cloud services in the second quarter of this year highlights how criminals have been quick to pivot attack methods to take advantage of the pandemic. The move to widespread remote working has required many industries to adopt new cloud services to maintain staff productivity, communication, and collaboration. When managed correctly, however, the cloud is the most secure place to do business and an incredible driver of .....Read More
The fact that there have been nearly 7.5 million attacks on users via cloud services in the second quarter of this year highlights how criminals have been quick to pivot attack methods to take advantage of the pandemic. The move to widespread remote working has required many industries to adopt new cloud services to maintain staff productivity, communication, and collaboration. When managed correctly, however, the cloud is the most secure place to do business and an incredible driver of business growth, innovation, and resiliency. Incorporating cloud into strong data governance policies and regular staff training are the keys to making this a reality. Given the surges in the malware we are tracking, IT needs to be able to quickly identify, prioritise and respond to these targeted attacks – across both device and cloud. Technology can play a key role in helping security professionals understand whether their organisation is at risk, what specific threats they are susceptible to, and how they can pre-empt an attack. Combining these insights with a proactive approach will significantly enhance cybersecurity effectiveness against today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. This must go hand-in-hand with a shared responsibility security model. Cloud security requires a layered defense; from service providers to enterprises and individual users, everyone is accountable in some way and must play their part to protect data against cybercriminals.  Read Less
January 27, 2020

Cybersecurity Experts Weigh In On Jan. 28 Data Privacy Day
According to our latest research, 40% of large UK businesses expect to be cloud-only by 2021.
Over a year after the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, the regulatory bodies are changing their focus from guidance to full enforcement. The GDPR framework serves as a driver for organisations to revisit their current processes and take full responsibility for how they process and store personal data. As the UK leaves the EU, this legal responsibility doesn’t go away. The UK government passed the Data Protection Act 2018 to provide an equivalent law to GDPR......Read More
Over a year after the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, the regulatory bodies are changing their focus from guidance to full enforcement. The GDPR framework serves as a driver for organisations to revisit their current processes and take full responsibility for how they process and store personal data. As the UK leaves the EU, this legal responsibility doesn’t go away. The UK government passed the Data Protection Act 2018 to provide an equivalent law to GDPR. As we’re stepping into a new decade, we are seeing the rise of more regulations which put internet users first and a rise in the data stored in the cloud. With the increasing reliance on the cloud, businesses need to be rest assured that they have complete visibility and control over data regardless of where it is. According to our latest research, 40% of large UK businesses expect to be cloud-only by 2021. What we’re going to see in 2020 is even more data and applications shifting to the cloud – and where they migrate, cybercriminals will follow. Today, we should recognise that the age of the cloud is here. Whether businesses are cloud-only or shifting towards a cloud-first approach, the key is to make sure it isn’t an easy target for cybercriminals.  Read Less