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Top 10 Tech Predictions for 2019

Leading consultancies and analyst firms offer their predictions on how key technologies, such as cloud computing, AI, IoT, and robotics will shape up in 2019.

By Cynthia Harvey Contributor, NetworkComputing, 12/12/2018

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Equifax Breach Underscores Need for Accountability, Simpler Architectures

A new congressional report says the credit reporting firm's September 2017 breach was 'entirely preventable.'

By Robert Lemos Technology Journalist/Data Researcher, 12/11/2018

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AI-Built Deepfake Videos Did Not Alter the Election

Things could change next election time, putting truth and democracy at grave risk.

By Gary Grossman, Technology Practice Lead, Edelman AI Center of Expertise , 12/7/2018

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Why Data Scientists Should Make a Commitment to Diversity

A more fair and safe society, as well as better products and services, can be enabled if the data science industry makes a commitment to hiring and cultivating diverse talent.

By Sophie Searcy, Senior Data Scientist, Metis , 12/7/2018

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Former Estonian Foreign Minister Urges Cooperation in Cyberattack Attribution, Policy

Nations must band together to face nation-state cyberattack threats, said Marina Kaljurand.

By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 12/5/2018

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‘London Blue’ BEC Cybercrime Gang Unmasked

Security firm turned the tables on attackers targeting its chief financial officer in an email-borne financial scam.

By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 12/4/2018

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What to Look for in a Data Protection Officer, and Do You Need One?

The hiring of a data protection officer is a key element of compliance with GDPR, but it's also an opportunity to differentiate your company.

By Jody Paterson, CEO of ERP Maestro , 12/4/2018

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MITRE Changes the Game in Security Product Testing

Nonprofit has published its first-ever evaluation of popular endpoint security tools - measured against its ATT&CK model.

By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 11/29/2018

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Analytics and Privacy: Yes, the Two Can Co-Exist

For all the talk about the burden that privacy regulations might place on businesses, it turns out that those regulations actually can help companies leverage their data.

By Todd Wright, Global Lead for GDPR Solutions, SAS , 11/27/2018

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Uber Hit With $1.2 Million Additional Fines for 2016 Data Breach

Now the penalties are coming from Europe.

By Dark Reading Staff , 11/27/2018

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9 Reasons Why Women Leave Tech Jobs

If you think most women quit because they just don’t like working in IT or because their jobs don’t offer the work-life balance or parental leave they need, think again.

By Cynthia Harvey Contributor, NetworkComputing, 11/27/2018

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Why Banking Industry Cloud Strategies Lag Behind

Research shows that banks have been slow to embrace the cloud, but maybe the reasons behind their reluctance don't apply any more.

By Andrew Froehlich President & Lead Network Architect, West Gate Networks, 11/23/2018

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Leaderboard Shows Adoption of DMARC Email Security Protocol

A new tool from the Global Cyber Alliance shows where companies and organizations are adopting Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance.

By Curtis Franklin Jr. Senior Editor at Dark Reading, 11/20/2018

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Congress Passes Bill to Create New Federal Cybersecurity Agency

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act now headed to President Trump for signing into law.

By Jai Vijayan Freelance writer, 11/15/2018

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The CIO’s Role in the Supporting a New Revenue Recognition Standard

CIOs and their IT departments serve a critical, strategic role in the compliance process as the US implements a new revenue recognition standard.

By Mark Davis and David Pierce, Deloitte , 11/14/2018

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Consider Our Vets and One Younger Source as Tech Pros

Veterans Day is an appropriate time to remember that the millions of US vets represent a talented tech workforce. At the same time, maybe there's a second way to help close the tech talent gap.

By Barb Darrow, Senior Director, Communications, Oracle , 11/11/2018

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The Morris Worm Turns 30

How the historic Internet worm attack of 1988 has shaped security – or not.

By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 11/9/2018

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Consumer Privacy and the Role of Technology in Compliance

It's time for organizations to look inward to ensure that their privacy policies build trust with customers while enhancing the customer experience.

By Brian Cleary, VP of Solutions Marketing, RedPoint Global , 11/6/2018

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'Trump' Tops Election-Spam Subject Lines

Fake email messages — aka spam — contain the president's name in 2,811% of median message sampling.