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Rampant ransomware raises risk of data breach sanctions under GDPR

June 7, 2017 | City Talk

A ransomware infection would be considered a data breach under the terms of the new data protection regulation that comes into force next year, cybersecurity and legal experts say. Ransomware encrypts the data on an infected machine, and criminals demand payment from the owner to release the information. Ransomware is one of the fastest-spreading forms [...]
Legal & General Investment Management to locate operations in Ireland

May 30, 2017 | City Talk

On 26th May 2017, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) chose Ireland, subject to regulatory approval, for part of their investment management operations. The decision is part of LGIM’s strategy to ensure it can continue to serve its customers, both in Ireland and across the EU, after the UK leaves the European Union. Established in [...]
Ireland: a perfect partner for AI development

May 25, 2017 | City Talk

China is emerging as a global powerhouse for artificial intelligence (AI) and Ireland offers an ideal location for Chinese companies to extend their international reach in this critically important space. China’s growing pre-eminence in this area is in line with the “One Belt One Road” initiative announced by President Xi Jinping in 2013 and the [...]
What is the Internet of Things that we keep hearing about?

May 23, 2017 | City Talk

What do connected cars, smart cities, automated shipping ports and networked home devices have in common? All of them rely on a technology that’s become known as the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things grew out of a trend towards automating industrial processes. Previously, a person with a clipboard would need to walk around [...]
Here are some things you didn’t know about GDPR, but you should

May 17, 2017 | City Talk

EU GDPR, the new data protection regulation that comes into effect next year, is still widely misunderstood. Here are some points about it that will help you to navigate the new landscape. Technically, GDPR has been in force since May last year. The date 25 May 2018 is when enforcement starts. This subtle but important [...]
Here’s how to turn EU GDPR compliance chores into business benefits

May 11, 2017 | City Talk

When the EU General Data Protection Regulation was announced last year, many business owners immediately panicked at the prospect of eye-watering fines and onerous obligations. But with almost a year left until it comes into force, the focus has shifted to how the process of becoming compliant could leave businesses better off. Safeguard GDPR was [...]
Autonomous and connected vehicles: a view from Europe

April 28, 2017 | City Talk

I attended the first ever European Commission European Conference on Connected & Automated Driving (CAD) in early April. Next generation transportation and vehicle connectivity was the theme. The European Commission expect to see fully autonomous vehicles by 2040. This means Driverless vehicles. In October 2016 the Declaration of Amsterdam was signed by all 29 countries [...]
How to avoid the financial hit of a ransomware infection

April 26, 2017 | City Talk

It's one of the fastest-growing forms of cybercrime – and one of the most visible. Ransomware locks victims out of their valuable files and demands payment to release them, unlike other forms of malicious software that stay hidden and stole data. Ransomware has quickly grown to become one of the biggest cybercrime threats for businesses [...]
Here’s a hub for global cybersecurity expertise – and it’s not where you think

April 18, 2017 | City Talk

An unexpected location is making a serious case as a worldwide centre of excellence in cybersecurity: Ireland. Cybersecurity activity in Ireland covers a thriving ecosystem, from multinationals at the cutting edge of cloud and mobile security, to indigenous companies working in a range of industries and with a variety of technologies, to academic research and [...]
Why cybersecurity needs more attention from business leaders

April 10, 2017 | City Talk

As businesses have become more dependent on technology, their exposure to cybersecurity threats increases – driving a need for boards and senior management to understand the risks. Cybercrime has grown so much that the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently began including it in official figures. In 2016, a report from the National Crime Agency [...]

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