2024 In: Rising Costs of Data Breaches and AI's Impact on Cybersecurity

2024 In: Rising Costs of Data Breaches and AI's Impact on Cybersecurity

The 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM and Ponemon Institute paints a stark picture of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. While AI is emerging as a potent tool for cost savings, the overall cost of data breaches continues to rise. Overall, the 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report provides valuable insights for organizations navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape. Embracing AI, addressing the skills gap, and proactively managing data are key steps towards reducing breach costs and mitigating risks.

IT Outsourcing and Data Security: How to secure data in outsourcing partnership?

IT Outsourcing and Data Security: How to secure data in outsourcing partnership?

In today's business landscape, outsourcing is a common practice for many organizations. However, with the increasing reliance on third-party providers, data security has become a paramount concern. This article explores the risks associated with outsourcing data, offers strategies to ensure its security, and highlights the importance of certifications, policies, and procedures.

Zero Trust Security for NIS2 Compliance: A Detailed Look Inside

Zero Trust Security for NIS2 Compliance: A Detailed Look Inside

The EU's Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) mandates that a wide range of organizations adopt Zero Trust security principles. This shift reflects the limitations of traditional perimeter-based security models in the face of increasing cyber threats and evolving work environments.

How AI Transforms Productivity & Global Economy

How AI Transforms Productivity & Global Economy

AI's swift advancement promises a future with heightened productivity, economic growth, and improved living standards globally. However, concerns loom over potential job losses and widening inequality. How hard will AI hit us and what should we brace ourselves for? 

NIS 2 In Czech Legislation: Common Mistakes in Self-Identification - How to Overcome Them?

NIS 2 In Czech Legislation: Common Mistakes in Self-Identification - How to Overcome Them?

The NIS2 Directive and its implementation into Czech legislation are fast approaching. It is expected that the draft of the new Cybersecurity Act will be in force as early as mid-2025. The first key obligation under the new law is to self-identify, i.e., to determine whether your company will be a regulated entity.

Will AI Steal Our Jobs? Only If We Let It.

Will AI Steal Our Jobs? Only If We Let It.

Will AI take our jobs? Let's Look at the numbers! We all know the drill - the horror stories of AI vanquishing people are heard everywhere. Grim reports, boastful pronouncements from tech moguls, downsizings… Too many signs suggest that AI models might be here not to help us but to replace us. Should we fear progress?

NIS 2 Obligations: How To Comply? - Rules, Deadlines, Penalties

NIS 2 Obligations: How To Comply? - Rules, Deadlines, Penalties

The updated NIS 2 Directive enhances the 2016 regulation, requiring sectors like energy, banking, and digital services to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures. Organizations must comply with EU-wide standards and report significant security incidents, with an emphasis on vulnerability management. For some companies, adopting all changes to comply with NIS 2 can take up to 12 months. Let’s navigate obligations, deadlines and potential penalties, this new European legislation brings to the table.

What Is the NIS2 Directive? - A New EU-Wide Cybersecurity Standards For Organizations

What Is the NIS2 Directive? - A New EU-Wide Cybersecurity Standards For Organizations

NIS 2 is a new EU law designed to significantly improve cybersecurity across Europe. It requires essential organizations to take strong measures to protect their systems and data, ensuring they can prevent and handle cyberattacks effectively. What is this new directive, how it differs from its predecessor and what obligations it bestows upon businesses?

How to Choose the Right Staff Augmentation Partner

How to Choose the Right Staff Augmentation Partner

When a company decides to augment its staff or build a distributed engineering team, the first objective should be finding a vendor that understands its specific staffing needs. A company’s outsourcing strategy is unique, and the IT staffing agency it hires should be equally flexible and resourceful.

Team Augmentation: How to Bridge the Hiring Gap with Ease (And Save Costs)

Team Augmentation: How to Bridge the Hiring Gap with Ease (And Save Costs)

A recent Robert Half survey highlights this issue, revealing that 95% of tech managers face significant challenges in sourcing skilled talent. In this light, outsourcing and team augmentation comes as a must rather than option in many cases. But when it’s the right time to augment your team and what to consider first?