In the ever-evolving landscape of the sharing economy, where trust is the currency and safety is paramount, the decision to rent a room in a stranger’s home or rely on someone you’ve never met for a ride home is not taken lightly. The success of companies in this dynamic sector hinges on their ability to establish and maintain trust and safety.

In the vast landscape of the internet, where information and services flow freely, the need to protect minors from age-restricted content has become more critical than ever. With the rise of online platforms dealing in alcohol, gambling, and adult-themed material, the battle between age verification and age gating has taken centre stage.

In today’s digital age, marked by advanced artificial intelligence and a heightened risk of identity fraud, the authenticity of individual identities has become a cornerstone concern for businesses. This challenge is acutely felt in the realm of employment screening, where the verification of candidate identities is not just a procedural step but a crucial safeguard in the integrity of the hiring process.

In today’s educational landscape, the integration of technology has fundamentally altered the way institution’s function. Among the plethora of technological advancements, the implementation of Student Attendance Management Systems has stood out as a game-changer. These systems, often referred to as online attendance management systems or attendance automation systems, have reshaped the traditional approach to attendance tracking in educational settings.

2023 was a tumultuous year that drove technology transformations at a pace unknown. The industry saw an accelerated and unrivaled pace of technology adoption, persistent yet evolving challenges and unparalleled market dynamics around the world. The following are the top three trends from last year that influenced my thinking as a CIO at the top of 2024.

Guest Dr. Magda Chelly, Managing Director and CISO of Responsible Cyber, joins Trust Issues host David Puner for a conversation about third-party risk management and cyber resilience. Dr. Chelly underscores the imperative of prioritizing identity management, particularly as decentralized work environments are becoming the norm in today’s evolving digital landscape.

The SAP GRC (Governance, Risk Management and Compliance) Framework is a collection of enterprise software applications that help organizations control access and prevent fraud across the enterprise. At the same time, they can minimize the time and cost of compliance with internal and external regulations. The SAP GRC framework comprises the SAP Access Control and SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance solutions.

My team and I were on a call with a customer who saw a critical need to secure access to his company’s cloud service provider (CSP) containers. Our conversation comes to mind often, because it reflects the fast-evolving nature of privileged access and what it takes to secure it in today’s complex IT environment. As we spoke, the customer stood out to me as a forward-thinking leader. His job: protect and enable an enterprise that is no stranger to the cloud.

Navigating the regulatory standards within Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) demands a nuanced understanding of the evolving landscape shaped by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other regulatory bodies. These standards serve as pillars for upholding the stability and transparency of the financial industry. Over recent years, this sector has witnessed a transformative journey in regulatory frameworks, reflecting the dynamic nature of finance.

Data theft is one of the main concerns for organizations in terms of cybersecurity. Despite the advances made in protection and action protocols, there have been numerous cases in recent months of corporate and third-party data being compromised, putting organizations’ businesses and their customers' privacy at risk.