Cheryl Davis, former Director for Cybersecurity Policy at the U.S. National Security Council and Principal Director of Cyber Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has joined the cross-segment cyber-security team at FTI Consulting as a managing director in its Technology segment.
Data Privacy
Symmetry and Focal Point Data Risk form partnership
Focal Point Data Risk and Symmetry recently announced a partnership focused on providing security and GRC solutions for enterprise SAP IT environments.
U.K. considering proposals to enforce better cyber-security
As the U.K. tries to get businesses to protect themselves better against cyber-risk, recently proposed rules all have significant compliance implications.
Rackspace launches new privacy and data protection offering
Rackspace this week announced the launch of Privacy and Data Protection (PDP), a new cyber-security offering designed to help identify and protect sensitive data in a customer’s environment.
GDPR compliance is lagging
A survey says many firms are nowhere near ready to comply with the new EU data privacy standard. CCOs should consider people, processes, technology, and data when building a GDPR solution.
Wells Fargo and its data privacy faux pas
Wells Fargo continues to be in the news these days (and not for the better) in the way of its reputation.
Getting ready for SEC cyber-security tests
The SEC is testing investment firms for cyber-security readiness. Preparing for it is a marathon, not a sprint.
Informatica launches data governance and compliance solution for GDPR
Informatica, an enterprise cloud data management provider, has announced the launch of Informatica Data Governance & Compliance for GDPR, the industry’s first governance solution designed specifically to support customers on their journey to GDPR compliance.
Uncontrolled text messaging exposes your company to massive risk
Texting isn’t just dangerous while driving; unless you archive your company’s SMS/text message traffic, you risk substantial legal, reputational, and regulatory risk.
Choosing a sound path forward for cyber-security
When it comes to cyber-security risk management, let’s pursue a flexible, principles-based approach—and avoid a road to nowhere paved with layers of compliance requirements.


