Board-Level Cybersecurity Discussions Must Be Proactive, Have Substance, and Inspire Real Change
Cybersecurity is a hot topic in most boardrooms today. Not a shocking revelation, certainly. But keep in mind that, in many organizations, it has taken a long time for this issue to even become an agenda item for the board. Among them are technology, media and communication companies, which should be helping to set the standard […]
New York Steps Up With First State-Level Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Services Companies
With the future of federal regulations uncertain, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has taken cybersecurity matters into its own hands. Effective March 1,, 2017, banks, insurers and other financial services regulated by the NYSDFS must maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect consumers and ensure the safety and soundness of New York […]
Some Considerations for Manufacturers as U.S. Lawmakers Work to Peel Back Regulations
It took the new Trump administration essentially no time to start issuing executive orders and presidential memoranda designed to ease regulations on U.S. businesses. Certain changes the administration is advocating would be welcome news for manufacturing and distribution companies, such as: A presidential memorandum that is intended to streamline federal permitting processes for, and to […]
From Tiny Tech to Populism: Latest Issue of PreView Scans the Global Risk Horizon
Imagine a DNA-programmed nanoparticle capable of hacking cancer cells, a plankton-sized carbon tube that can remove pollutants from water, or food packaging that changes color in the presence of dangerous bacteria. Nanotechnology, with a market predicted to reach almost $13 billion by 2021, has the potential to change the world, and every industry — from […]
Building Cyber Resiliency Is the Path to Better Brand Protection for Consumer Products and Services Companies
Last week, I wrote about customer loyalty, and how a strong cybersecurity program can help ensure the trust of consumers. Here are some fresh stats about the business impact of cyber threats that consumer products and services executives should know about: In 2016, one in five businesses lost customers due to a cyber attack. Nearly […]
