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In this edition, Google offers free use of Meet, investment in data security, extension of the LGPD, an efficient plan to combat cyberattacks, Xiaomi cell phones, malicious GIFs, videos on information security in remote work, and basic rules for information security.
News
Google releases free use of Meet
The videoconferencing tool can be used from the beginning of May without a time limit.
By Luana Rosales in Baguette
Data security: investment or cost?
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the global population and virtually all public and private companies hard. From then on, we were forced to rethink our work methods and customer relationships. Investing in technology and cybersecurity has once again become a priority, as the way we work has also changed.
By José Masson Jr in The Good News
Provisional Measure extending the General Personal Data Protection Law – LGPD
The law comes into force on May 3, 2021.
In the Official Gazette of the Union
Companies must develop an efficient plan to combat cyberattacks
In times of market slowdown and global change, the area of information security continues to demand constant attention.
By Rafael Sampaio in IT Forum 365
Healthcare security leaders adopt new measures to contain COVID-19 threats
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the information security field has been in a constant state of adaptation, especially in the healthcare sector, with the advancement of remote work. Today, in addition to managing the protection of organizations' digital assets, security leaders must address obstacles to business continuity.
By Geraldo Bravo in The Hack
The 10 biggest cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions of 2019
Last year was marked by transactions from companies looking to expand their portfolios; what will the M&A market look like in 2020?
By Dan Swinhoe, for CSO International
Xiaomi phones are spying on users' browsing, experts say
Researchers have discovered that Xiaomi browsers “spy” on users even when running in incognito mode.
By Felipe Junqueira in CanalTech
GIFs could be used to hijack Microsoft Teams accounts
Security researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's video conferencing service that could allow hackers to hijack accounts using malicious GIFs.
By Joel Khalili at Techradar
Good practices for using cell phones in the workplace
Using cell phones in the workplace has become essential these days. With constant evolution, today's smartphones are capable of performing tasks much faster and more efficiently than most computers from the past decade, helping and facilitating many day-to-day business tasks.
By Cledison Eduardo Fritzen in Lumiun Blog
Videos
ISO 27001 and Information Security in Remote Work

New perspectives on privacy, data protection and information security

Information Security – How to protect your company while working from home?

Information Security in Teleworking – Basic Rules

Events
HOME OFFICE Aligned with LGPD – General Personal Data Protection Law
- May 4, 2020, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Online event
Webinar: Everything you need to know about the LGPD
- Online event
- May 6, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Overcoming the Crisis with Technology: The Importance of Health and Safety in Combating COVID-19
- May 6, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Online event
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