Cyberthreats: what trends can we expect for 2022?
After a dismal 2021 performance as regards cyberthreats, 2022 now follows a similar trajectory with more regular attacks that are increasingly sophisticated, accurate and imaginative. This phenomenon was illustrated through the recent intrusion into Panasonic’s company servers[1], not forgetting the cyber attack on leading companies in France’s construction and public works industry[2]. Thanks to government […]
M&A: placing cybersecurity at the heart of due diligence
The acquisition of a company can provide a real boost to the development of another. As a result, the number of M&A continues to grow, with a record 62,193[1] in 2021 (45,000 in 2020). This impressive figure is sure to capture the attention of hackers against the backdrop of 2020 with a fourfold increase in […]
The cost of security breaches: the hardest-hit sectors and those that fare better
Let’s start with a figure to give you an idea of the extent of security breaches: in 2021, 54% of French companies reported they were the target of cyber attacks between one and three times[1]. This figure is all the more alarming when we consider that, since the health crisis, close to 58% of companies […]
Digital sovereignty: a cornerstone issue at Oodrive !
Current affairs is full of examples where governments are challenged to respond to virtual actions with real-life consequences. This is true of scenarios influencing freedom of expression on social networks during election time, as well as cyberattacks on large national corporations, bringing countries to a standstill. Against this backdrop, the French government organised a Digital […]
Digital workplace and digital transformation : what are the challenges for companies ?
Lockdown has led many companies to adapt their way of working, thus favouring the explosion of remote working. In this respect, a recent survey conducted by Odoxa, showed that, during the lockdown, 24% of French workers switched to teleworking. Since September, this figure has dropped to 14%. These percentages are partly explained by the digital […]
What is a secure digital workplace ?
If we try to define what a digital workplace is, we would summarize it as this : a digital platform where an employee can access all the information, resources, applications and people that enable him to carry out his professional projects. In short, it is a digital work environment. The security dimension of the digital […]
Industrial espionage: a serious threat to strategic companies
Cyberspying is one of the biggest problems facing companies today. Businesses can wage economic war as much as any country could, all with the aim of extracting strategic information. These days, sensitive information needs to be securely protected, as the target of choice for hackers. And industrial espionage is a very serious threat, in particular […]
The Great Firewall : cybersecurity according to China
Cybersecurity in China The internet penetration rate continues to rise in France (88%) and across the world (55%). The same is true of social networks, according to the third edition of a report by the French Interior Ministry on cyber threats. But while people in many countries enjoy unrestricted access to websites at any time, […]
Financial sector: the target of choice for cyberattackers
The average value of losses suffered by financial institutions due to cyberattacks could reach hundreds of billions every year, according to Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, writing on the IMF blog. These losses could “threaten financial stability”, the IMF has said. With banks undergoing a digital transformation, the risks posed by […]
SecNumCloud: the certification for cloud confidence service providers
SecNumCloud is an initiative by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), aiming to improve protection for public authorities and Operators of Vital Importance (OVIs). The certification was launched following the adoption of the Military Planning Act (Loi de Programmation Militaire or LPM) in 2013. The idea was to create a label that demonstrated the high level […]
Cybersecurity – what threats will businesses face in 2018?
2017 will be a year to remember when it comes to cyberattacks. Cyberthreats have only been growing in number and sophistication. And companies the world over have been paralyzed by large-scale attacks. So what do cybersecurity experts reckon 2018 has in store? What kind of threats can businesses expect to be confronted with? Experts reveal […]
Digital transformation and cybersecurity: the two new challenges facing the financial sector
Digital transformation has been a decisive issue for businesses for several years now. Especially when it comes to dealing with their customers. There’s no question about it – transformation and adaptation are inevitable. And the financial sector is no exception. But it’s important to remain vigilant in the face of these developments. In fact, the […]
