Security

The efficacy of remote work has been debated for decades. Now, as companies begin pursuing a post-Covid-19 reality, the debate is finally settled. According to some of the most prominent companies in Silicon Valley, including Google, Facebook, Twitter and Apple, the answer is a hybrid model. Rather than being dogmatic and dichotomous about workplace arrangements, these companies find value in a hybrid model that includes a flexible mix of on-site and remote teams.

Supply chain attacks are one of the trickier challenges for organizations to defend against since they undermine our trust in otherwise trusted systems that we depend on for running our software and protecting our data. If an adversary is able to successfully compromise a key component of a popular supply chain product, the impact can be widely felt by many organizations.

Looking for a comprehensive Teramind vs Veriato comparison? Most businesses today have digitized almost all of their operations. Be it internal communication, filing, or even research — you can do everything on a computer. And since all the required data is available online, you can even manage remote work with ease. However, with an increasing number of employees or freelancers working from home, it becomes difficult to monitor their work.

Security Magazine's Maria Henriquez and Alan talkabout the various threats facing enterprises today, as well as how organizations can protect their employees and assets, and how organizations (and vendors) need to make a fundamental change to how they operate by implementing better security, technology, and approaches to build a security-first infrastructure.

WhatsApp users were caught by surprise when they learned that some of their data would be shared with Facebook. Millions of users recently received a notification about the platform’s latest Privacy Policy Update. But the news triggered a question: how secure is WhatsApp and is it actually safe for companies? The reactions were diverse.

Have you ever thought about the security and privacy of the messaging services you use (email, Whatsapp, Facebook, etc.)? EU-Startups' Bernardo Arnaud spoke with Morten Brøgger, CEO of Wire, about the rising demand for secure collaboration, especially in the enterprise client segment. The following is an edited exerpt of their conversation.

Not only are HR departments charged with developing and implementing pandemic safety protocols, onerous budget and personnel reductions, and the rapid transition to remote work, but they must also support a workforce that’s stressed out, less productive, and off-site. This problem predates the pandemic, but it’s taking on renewed importance as companies fight to thrive in an increasingly digital environment.

Based in San Francisco, Morten is the CEO of Wire, an enterprise-grade, end-to-end encrypted collaboration platform. He has over 20 years’ experience in the technology industry, as well as extensive go-to-market and SaaS experience spanning both the U.S. and European markets. Previously, Morten was the CEO at Huddle, a content collaboration platform serving large professional services firms as well as the UK and U.S. governments.