Google and the state of California have come to loggerheads over legislation designed to require Google to provide financial support for local journalism. Naturally, Google is fighting this with a PR and lobbying blitz. They and their allies may be missing the point. Whatever the outcome, it could have a profound impact on the democratic process. The legislation, The California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) has been wending its way through the California legislation for about a year. The text of the law says, "This bill … would require … a covered platform (as in Google) to remit a … paym ..read more

Cyber Protection Magazine posted a long article about Google’s decision to start de-listing California-based newspapers.… The post Commentary: Getting the point of Google News v. the media appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

For any cybersecurity or data protection strategy to succeed, organisations need to rely on strong internal collaboration and communication processes. In particular, the CIO/CISO dynamic can have a significant impact on both short- and long-term decision making, from strategic investment decisions to leading the response to security incidents. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post The Dynamic Duo – Why Modern Businesses Need the CIO and CISO to Collaborate appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

The fourth annual Identity Management Day (April 9) brought the opportunity to assess and evaluate the shifting environment plaguing Identity and Access Management (IAM).… The post IAM in a shifting environment appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

Encryption is a critical component of cybersecurity strategies. By making use of various algorithms to scramble data, encryption renders information unintelligible to anyone not authorised to access it.… The post Open Season – Why is less data being encrypted than ever before? appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

GDPR, with its rigorous data protection standards and hefty fines for non-compliance, has heightened awareness about data privacy and reshaped the demand for cyber insurance. Cyber insurance offers a financial safety net that can help organisations mitigate the potentially devastating financial impacts of cyber incidents, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other forms of cybercrime. Organisations should consider cyber insurance as an integral component of their risk management strategy, particularly given the escalating landscape of cyber threats and regulatory requirements. This ..read more

Our current election season faces the same problems as in 2016 and 2020.… The post A lesson on election security from tea ladies appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

The end of March marks World Backup Day, a day traditionally designed to raise awareness of the importance of backup and encourage best practices.… The post Is Backup Still Relevant? appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

It’s World Backup Day, as always at the End of March.… The post World Backup Day: 3-2-1, ready? appeared first on Cyber Protection Magazine ..read more

Book Review: AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, by Ronald M. Razmi, MD —Published by John Wiley and Sons — Copyright 2024 VCs tend to throw money at every tech fad. Sometimes they win, but more often they lose (one winner in four is considered a good rate currently, with a 3x return on investment). The generative artificial intelligence tech is the latest darling. All an AI company founder has to do is stand on the side of Sand Hill Road with a sign saying “AI!” Investors will fling money at them out of their Teslas. From our position at Cyber Protection Magazine, th ..read more