Cloud demand fuels 18% rise in colocation M&A activity in first half of 2019

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ISSUE DATE: 15 August 2019 TOP STORIES Cloud demand fuels 18% rise in colocation M&A activity in first half of 2019 Merger and acquisition activity in colocation market leaps as demand for cloud continues to reshape the enterprise and hyperscale datacentre landscape. READ MORE → Publicly accessible biometric database highlights key failings The discovery of a publicly accessible database of biometric information highlights failings by the supplier, the need for supply chain security, and the challenges of using biometric data. READ MORE → DCMS funding aims to increase diversity in cyber sector A funding round has been announced as part of the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) with aims of encouraging more diverse talent into the UK’s cyber security sector. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH GDPR faces growing pains across Europe The General Data Protection Regulation is over a year old now, but it faces challenges across Europe where compliance has taken place at different speeds. READ MORE → Cyber criminal collaboration intensifies The level of cooperation between high-profile cyber threat groups has shifted up a gear, enabling a higher level of automation and making attribution more difficult, research shows. READ MORE → Norman evasive cryptominer conquers networks Cryptomining malware designed to evade detection is capable of invading every device in targeted companies, researchers warn. READ MORE → UK finance regulator gives extra time for companies to meet payment security rules Financial Conduct Authority gives companies under its watch an extra 18 months to meet an EU payments security standard. READ MORE →

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