Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Keumars Afifi-Sabet is a writer and editor that specialises in public sector, cyber security, and cloud computing. He first joined ITPro as a staff writer in April 2018 and eventually became its Features Editor. Although a regular contributor to other tech sites in the past, these days you will find Keumars on LiveScience, where he runs its Technology section.
Latest articles by Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Android vs iOS: Which mobile OS is right for you?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Vs We look at design, security, compatibility and more to see which OS best fits your business
What is the 'right to be forgotten'?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Everything you need to know about the EU's data-removal ruling
Art is on its knees – and AI will deliver the killer blow
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Opinion With government cuts and a drowning economy already threatening artists, cutting-edge tech has arrived to finish the job
What getting hacked taught me about cyber empathy
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Opinion The industry needs a little less ‘I told you so’ when it comes to dealing with victims
What is an output device?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Monitors, speakers and printers all count as output devices, helping you understand and respond to data from your computer
Uber 'kill switch' blocked authorities from IT systems
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News Leaked documents suggest the firm engaged in a sophisticated global operation to block law enforcement from accessing sensitive data
Elon Musk pulls out of $44 billion Twitter deal, sparking legal war
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News The Tesla owner is seeking to avoid a $1 billion termination fee while Twitter is adamant the deal will be completed
CEO charged with selling fake Cisco devices
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News The 38-year-old Onur Aksoy allegedly sold more than $100 million of counterfeit networking hardware
HPE upgrades GreenLake with Private Cloud Enterprise
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News Landing in September 2022, HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise ‘reimagines’ the private cloud experience, the industry giant claims
GDPR fines: Where does the money go?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth GDPR gives regulators the power to issue enormous fines, but who benefits from all that cash?
UK unveils Data Reform Bill, scrapping parts of GDPR and promising £1 billion in savings
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News The reforms, which stop short of abolishing GDPR entirely, also include an overhaul to the Information Commissioner's Office and a watering-down of rules around consent for scientific research
A guide to cyber security certification and training
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth Cyber security skills are in demand from every organisation, but what training and certification is needed?
What is latency?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth We explore the nature of network latency and the steps you can take to reduce it
CFO job description: What does a chief financial officer do?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth They have an essential role in helping organisations develop and thrive, but how much scope do these finance experts usually have?
Cyber security companies ‘must remember who the enemies are’
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Analysis Tech giants must collaborate more with the wider industry, WithSecure’s CEO urges, as he lays bare European anxieties
The EU’s Apple App Store crackdown ‘will fuel cyber attacks’
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News Organisations should be encouraged to embrace the ‘security by Playstation’ approach as much as possible, expert says
WithSecure CTO: Industry needs to do a better job of targeting ransomware supply chains
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News The centralisation of services and tools for hackers should represent a point of vulnerability for those fighting cyber crime
What is the paperless office?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
In-depth And is it ever possible to be one?
WithSecure needs a major rethink to survive in the enterprise security market
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Analysis A flatlining consultancy business means the F-Secure spin-off is up against the ropes before it's entered the ring
ERP transformation timeframes cut from years to weeks
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News Businesses are no longer questioning the value of digitisation, SAP execs say, but the c suite is still holding things back
Why Rishi Sunak's NFT gambit will backfire on UK fintech
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Opinion Plans for the Royal Mint to launch an NFT – part of wider government cryptoasset measures – is more than just another PR misstep
ICO chief warns ministers against ditching GDPR safeguards
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News Individual rights come before anything else, John Edwards insists, amid government plot to rip up data protection laws
F-Secure launches WithSecure, spinning off entire enterprise portfolio
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
News After years of trying to integrate business and consumer streams, F-Secure signals a complete split will help both new entities focus on their customers and industry relevance
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