Even though the TalkTalk hack happened last October, it’s still sending ripples through the cyber-security world. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has given a number of recommendations, following the breach. Among the recommendations is the idea of fining companies that fail on cyber-security, as well as the idea of linking the CEO’s pay to effective cyber-security. It should be easier for consumers to get compensation if their information was compromised in an attack, and the government should run a public awareness campaign about the dangers of the cyber-world. Companies that fail to report on data breaches on time… [Continue Reading]