Microsoft, NSA advocate zero trust cybersecurity model
Microsoft and the US National Security Agency (NSA) have advised public and private sector organizations to follow a zero-trust approach to cybersecurity. The zero trust approach, which operates under the assumption that the network has already been breached and that every device and app needs authorization, is said to be the most efficient way to tackle advanced cybersecurity threats. As …
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Many healthcare apps have serious security flaws
Ever since the start of the pandemic, healthcare organizations have suffered a barrage of cyberattacks designed to capitalize on the strain the industry has been placed under. Both cybercriminals and nation-state actors have targeted the sector, with the goal of extorting healthcare firms for financial gain, but also stealing vital patient data relating to Covid-19 vaccine research. In most cases, …
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BI today vs. BI tomorrow: Three predictions for a future of actionable insights
The move towards cloud computing and analytics is creating a world in which every possible cut and aggregation of a dataset can be done automatically. The problem is that while analytic engines can scale infinitely, human attention does not. With hundreds of possible models to apply, and infinite possible insights from each, the process to go from statistical results to …
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Federated marketplaces will become foundation of tomorrow’s telecom
The emerging 5G monetization scenarios and Industry 4.0 use cases highly rely on the operator’s capability of being efficient in the procurement and deployment of resources of all types. This can be achieved by joining a global marketplace with the necessary dynamics and reliability brought with the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Telecom as an industry is expected to increase its …
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UK businesses spent big on digital transformation last year
Businesses spent big on digital transformation last year as a result of the pandemic and the spending spree is expected to continue in 2021, a new report from Twilio suggests. Based on a global poll of 2,500 enterprise decision-makers, as well as data from the Twilio platform, the report states that digital engagement was essential to business survival last year …
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The advantages of open-source software
Open-source software (OSS) has been steadily growing in popularity over the years, transforming from the favored tool of programmers to the default choice for enterprise IT departments in large organizations the world over. Indeed, open source is increasingly displacing proprietary technology, with Red Hat’s 2020 The State of Enterprise Open Source report finding that 95 percent of its IT leader …
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The rise, fall and rise of ransomware
Ransomware and cyberattacks had quite the year in 2020. While we were busy enabling suddenly remote workers, the FBI reported a sudden 400 percent increase in cyberattacks. The more alarming part is that the ransomware attacks also got more precise, thorough, and methodical, which was something previously less common, with criminals favoring softer, less secure targets. Sadly, it’s no longer …
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Four tips to help businesses navigate today’s threat landscape
Following the outbreak of Covid-19, businesses around the world rapidly implemented new technologies to adapt to remote working and accommodate hybrid workforces. In general, businesses have shown great resilience and agility. But as working from home continues, many organizations are beginning to turn their focus to cyber security. From an attack standpoint, the pandemic has not changed the way cyber …
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WhatsApp’s imminent privacy policy update – understanding the risk
Used by 3 million companies worldwide, and after experiencing a bumper year in 2020 – with a 40% uptick in usage during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic – WhatsApp is firmly positioned as one of the most used and relied upon instant messaging apps globally. WhatsApp is cited and praised by personal and business users alike for its …
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Securing IT systems in the hybrid workplace with identity governance
The current reality of massive remote work began as a pandemic-induced necessity, but what most thought would be a short-term stopgap has become the current norm. And that’s not entirely a bad thing. I’m sure most workers don’t miss commutes or traffic, and enjoy the extra sleep and being able to take a conference call in their pajamas. As organizations …
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