Posts by Stephen Midgley :

2015 is here, with some major changes afoot. Just how will these changes impact enterprise security? What should be the priorities for 2015? In an article on Information Age, I explore the 2015 Technology Trends – What Are The Security Implications? As explored earlier this month on InTelligence, 2014 was a record-setting year for data breaches. IT departments know that data security is a top priority. When it comes...

Christmas tends to amplify data security issues. People are out and about at parties with their gadgets, there’s more travel, and more distraction. It is so easy to accidentally leave a gadget on transit or in a cab or to leave a laptop in a car while at a party or shopping. The increased use of online shopping and more free time for trying new apps also add in...

I recently published a 2-part series for Finextra on Working With Your CIO to Negotiate GRC. In the first part in the series, I talk about the struggles organizations are facing with data security and the lack of board-support for the creation of mobile working policies. In that post, I advocated for a holistic three-stage approach to ensuring data is kept secure in order to comply with data protection...

I recently began a series on Finextra on “Working With Your CIO to Negotiate GRC.” In this first part to the series of discussions, I talk about the prevalence and costs associated with data breaches and how many boardrooms have not given appropriate billing to facing data security issues. In the article, I discuss the importance of facing the issues presented by mobile devices, despite lack of board-level support....

I recently shared some opinions on how work devices are being abused by employees in an article on TechRadar entitled “How employees are misusing corporate smartphones and tablets.” While smartphones and tablets are undoubtedly integral to the way businesses are now run, work devices are being used for a lot of mobile mischief, everything from shopping and social networking to listening to pirated material or using pornography apps. It’s...