Archive for October 2019

Most people often think of cyber security and data security (also known as ‘information security’) as synonymous. These terms are used interchangeably and we have heard of them a lot. In many ways they are related but there are distinct differences between the two. Let’s review some important areas of both so we can distinguish…

What do we usually imagine when we hear about data leakage or data breaches? What typically comes to mind is a person sitting in a darkened attic or a basement, staring at a computer, trying again and again to hack a company’s data. But that is not always the case. Most of the times, data…

Previously, the use of facial recognition was only a myth that existed in science-fiction movies. The thought of it actually being a part of our daily lives was considered as mostly impossible. However, the idea has now safely transitioned into the real world and is now one of the most widely-used for image analysis today.…

Imagine the entrance to your house is unlocked; a thief walks in, grabs your precious belongings and just walks right out. This is how the data of you and your business is without any physical security. A data breach can happen in the blink of an eye and although data protection networks such as Cloud can help…

It’s widely known that keeping your passwords, financial data and other personal information protected from any outsider’s reach is very important. In fact, it’s been a priority for many businesses as they take high caution with keeping their private information safe. This makes it all the more for customers and even regular individuals to listen…

As 3D printing progresses in innovation, it has also promised the creation of a new era in the healthcare industry. Previously, the ultimate goal was to print complex organs in order to replicate suitable replacements for patients who needed them. And while that idea is still in progress, 3D printing is being used to help…

For any business, no matter what industry it belongs to, its data is its most important asset. With the world moving more and more towards digitalization, every business is worrying about securing its most important asset, its data. With hackers, malwares, viruses and other threats out there, data security is something that should never be…

The retail apocalypse is wreaking havoc all across the world, with major players closing shops or going out of business. It’s pretty clear that online retail is here to stay. Like it or not, it’s something that Brick and Mortar (B&M) stores just cannot ignore anymore. But that doesn’t mean that B&M’s need to give…

Protecting its data has always been a business’s topmost priority. But nowadays, with employees not just bringing their cellphones into the workspace, but also using their smart devices to work, whether they’re in the office or outside, is creating a lot of threats and risks for businesses. The more these security lines are getting blurred,…

It is predicted that by 2020, nearly all smart devices whether they are phones or tablets or other forms of devices, will have some form of biometric security enabled in them. This is also the time when personal banking using the bank’s mobile app will throw online banking out of the arena. According to Statistics…