A big requirement that all European based organisations (or organisations that want to deal with the EU) must be aware of is the new DORA legislation coming in to effect in January 2025, and with just a year to implement your strategies, it’s worthwhile reviewing how you measure up now so that you have the time to ensure you comply before the deadline.

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to go into effect on January 17, 2025, and with it will come new information security and risk management requirements placed on EU financial service providers and their associated critical third-party technology entities.

More news about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? We know. It’s hard to avoid the chatter — and that’s for good reason. The rise of AI has many people excited for things to come. But many others are, quite understandably, concerned about the ethical implications of this powerful technology. Fortunately, the Biden Administration is working to address the concerns of the American people by governing the development and use of AI.

GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, is a data privacy law that many businesses around the world need to comply with. If you’re operating a business or managing a website, it’s important to know how the law applies to you and your website’s data collection processes. In this blog post, we’ll answer some fundamental questions about GDPR and provide guidance on how to get your website GDPR compliant. ‍

If you are an organisation that operates or does business in the European Union (EU), then your team is likely preparing for the NIS2 Directive, an EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity. It provides legal measures to boost the overall level of cybersecurity in the EU and goes into effect on October 17, 2024. However, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Sailpoint (and a Sumo Logic customer), only 34% of organisations in the UK, France, and Germany are prepared for NIS2.

Discover the inner workings of the recently implemented Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in the EU and explore why this framework has raised concerns about jeopardizing the open-source ecosystem. Join us in our latest blog post to delve into this important topic.

Data privacy has emerged as a paramount concern, transcending borders and industries. The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by the European Union marked a significant milestone in the global data privacy landscape. However, the conversation around data privacy extends far beyond GDPR, encompassing various regulations worldwide.

The major news in technology policy circles is this month’s release of the long-anticipated Executive Order (E.O.) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. While E.O.s govern policy areas within the direct control of the U.S. government’s Executive Branch, they are important broadly because they inform industry best practices and can even potentially inform subsequent laws and regulations in the U.S. and abroad.

In late July, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted a groundbreaking ruling for the cybersecurity industry. Amid an increasingly risky cyber landscape, the new Ruling S7-09-22 requires all registrants to disclose material cyber incidents within four days of detection and provide a detailed description of their cyber risk and governance management programs.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore's central bank and financial regulatory authority. Along with regulating monetary policies, banking, and currency issuance, MAS sets standards for financial institutions' operational practices. MAS’ third-party risk management guidelines provide structure for financial institutions to ensure resilience against third-party outsourcing arrangements risks, including supply chain vulnerabilities and information security.