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UK: How real is the threat of data protection group litigation in the UK?

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

In the run up to the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679, there were various dystopian predictions of huge fines and the rise of US style class action. The solution is to insure against ruinous group claims…. Some of these claims have rightly been criticised as sales patter and scaremongering.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

As organizations move toward cloud environments, vulnerabilities rooted in vast internet communications are coming to light. Ransomware attacks increased by 130% in 2020 ( Beazley Group ). The Ryuk ransomware family spawned in 2018 from a sophisticated Russia-based cybercrime group. Utilize a CASB. Rapid Response Testing.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Per the SEC’s recent disclosure guidance, among other things, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures are tied to an organization’s ability to enhance communications between technical experts and disclosure advisors on data management processes that may address such risks. Designing an Enterprise-Level Approach. Principle 5.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5 Company Sector Year Status Verodin Cybersecurity analytics 2018 Acquired by FireEye Kenna Security Risk management 2018 Acquired by Cisco PhishMe Incident response 2016 Acquired: P.E. Paladin Capital Group. BVP Investments. Evolution Equity Partners.