Fame and fortune
The most popular question asked by our readers this week concerned ethical hackers. The rise in bug bounty programs sees cybersecurity experts keen to flex their skills for good... and make some money in the process.
Organizations know that being hacked is a question of when and not if, so it makes sense to incentivize hackers to probe in a controlled way. Finding vulnerabilities in an organization's defenses is time consuming and requires an elite skillset, and this is an irresistible combination for some security experts.
Smart Answers says their incentive is not only securing hefty sums of money for the responsible disclosure of unsecured exploits, but also the chance to gain recognition. Fame and fortune - a heady mix.
Find out what motivates ethical hackers besides monetary rewards?
Keeping the wheels rolling
Every business needs to be prepared for the disaster lurking around the corner. And our readers are asking how to keep the wheels rolling when things go wrong.
A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster, whether fire, flood, or our old friend cyberattack.
This week's other big question concerns what an organization needs to consider when constructing such a plan. It will please battle-scarred veterans that the principal things you need is to have a plan, test it often, and make sure everyone knows what it is. No-one ever got fired for attention to detail.
Find out what are the key components of a business continuity plan?
Keep it simple... and private
Our final question this week revolves around protecting customer privacy. In a digital world, the volume and complexity of privacy regulations can be overwhelming, and our readers have been asking Smart Answers for advice.
Yet again the âkeep it simpleâ mantra prevails. Rather than trying to adapt for each region, we are advised to build privacy from the ground up with data anonymization, privacy features, and consent management table stakes or all data subjects. Do the right thing when nobody's watching.
Find out How can organizations ensure compliance with privacy regulations?
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