In today’s hyper-connected digital age, it’s not unusual for medium to large-sized companies to have hundreds, or even thousands, of third-party suppliers.

This can range from product suppliers, to billing processors, to cloud providers, and a variety of different services.

This large volume of suppliers can pose a challenge for Chief Security Information Officers (CISO) to properly manage risk, especially when personal or confidential data is shared.

A Risky…

The insurance industry is facing the challenges of disruption caused by the technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Insurance carriers are now able to know more about their customers than ever before. They can use data mining with AI and ML to develop compelling product offerings. Customers may…

A flexible display is an electronic visual interface that is as flexible as a piece of paper in nature. Since 2000, it's been one of the most trending topics. Several companies have produced various kinds of flexible display prototypes ranging from flexible electronic paper such as display to flexible OLED-based display.

It is important to note that mobile phones do not only have flexible screen…

As customer expectations have risen thanks to new platforms and products, so too has the level of technological sophistication as artificial intelligence, chatbots, drones, telematics and apps have become common in multiple industries. The insurance industry is now at a critical juncture as carriers seek to transform their claims processes, using new technologies to meet rising customer expectations and reduce costs. According to a recent survey, over 70% of insurance carriers are looking to…

Do you Uber? If you do, you probably feel pretty safe getting into the car of a stranger. However, you might not be as safe as you think.

Most people take for granted that Uber does background checks on its drivers, but there are actually a number of shady drivers who have recently been accused of crime, and it’s definitely not the first time they have had run ins with law enforcement. Some of these people are accused of committing crimes against their passengers,…

The contemporary lending platforms have started exploiting Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies to produce valuable insights from additional data sources. Analyzing digital footprint, for example, has helped bring in a comprehensive borrowers' evaluation. The removal of manual touchpoints also accelerated the time needed to make credit decisions.

Through supporting small businesses with finance, these platforms help create jobs and help the country's overall…

In the age of rapid technological progress, where Digital Transformation has become pervasive, business applications are getting increasingly complex and interconnected.  The advancement in technology has also helped attackers get more aggressive and inflict more damage to IT systems and applications.  Application security tools and techniques are evolving too, yet most organizations still fall prey to vulnerabilities. …

Learn about the importance of risk assessments and how the process of linking your legal requirements can bring a whole host of benefits.

What is a risk assessment?

A risk assessment is a process in which an employer, or someone competent appointed by an employer, will identify any hazards and evaluate the associated risks within a workplace. This type of risk assessment can be referred to as a HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk…

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is an artificial intelligence field that enables machines to interpret, understand and infer meaning from human languages. It is a discipline that focuses on the interaction of data science and human language and scales across many industries. Today, NLP is booming due to the enormous changes in data access and the rise in computational power, which helps practitioners to produce…

How prepared are you for a disaster? Most of us are not prepared, at all, yet two-thirds of us live in an area where we are at a moderate to very high risk of experiencing a natural disaster. Here are a few things you should do, today, to start preparing for a “just in case” situation:

Be Aware

Think about your home and where you live. What disasters are likely to occur? Fire, of course, could happen to any of us, and statistics show that…

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The action camera industry has been witnessing remarkable attention from the user-base of social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. This attention has risen with the trend of sharing photos and videos with friends and followers and the pool of vendors in the market. With the advent of camera device manufacturers in the action camera arena, consumers have been provided with a wide range of…

In the third episode in the ‘Cyber Risk Fundamentals’ series, Nick Frost is joined by Todd Wade and Andrew Wilson to explore what is now the biggest challenge for CISOs - changing senior managements perception of cybersecurity.

Together they discuss:

- Why the CISO must now take an influencer…

OPEN BANKING IMPLEMENTATION BLUEPRINT FOR CUSTOMER VALUE

KPMG have developed a short 4 page report that provides a roadmap of how banks can develop and implement value adding open banking propositions to customers…

As insurance carriers look to technology to meet customer demands at scale, how carriers react to competition and rising customer expectations today will define their success tomorrow. From providing bespoke products, instant customer service and real-time risk monitoring, the likes of AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies are proving the only means through which insurance carriers can meet the high demands of consumers today.

Likewise, managing the backend…

By Sophie Bottazzi, Senior Research Executive, CeFPro

The payment industry in Europe continues to evolve with the huge influx of new payments providers in the market, increased regulatory demand and evolving customer expectations of products and services. With the implementation of PSD2/Open Banking becoming more embedded, the payments landscape continues to evolve as APIs open up customer data for more institutions to leverage. With such increased demand and competition…

Most of us have no idea when a disaster is about to strike, and even if we do have a little warning, it’s very possible that things can go very wrong.

This is where you can put a business continuity plan to good use. What does this do? It gives your business the best odds of success during any disaster.

What Exactly is Business Continuity?

Business continuity, or BC, generally refers to the act of maintaining the function of a business…

The IMO 2020 compliant marine oil market is further segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. Detailed description about the MARPOL regulation and alternatives to comply with the rule are also analyzed in the study. The ultra-low sulfur fuel oil segment dominated the global IMO 2020 compliant marine oil market in 2018 and is anticipated…