Collibra
JUNE 13, 2019
Growing up in a multilingual country, I know firsthand how learning a second, third, or fourth language can help connect you to more people and experiences. For knowledge workers today, the ability to “speak” data, just as one might speak a new language, is an invaluable skill. In the past, only a small group of data scientists and technologists worked closely with data, but now every team from sales to marketing to product design is data-driven.
Information Management Resources
JUNE 14, 2019
Getting an architectural artifact translated into a practical system implementation has always been problematic, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Schneier on Security
JUNE 14, 2019
It used to be that surveillance cameras were passive. Maybe they just recorded, and no one looked at the video unless they needed to. Maybe a bored guard watched a dozen different screens, scanning for something interesting. In either case, the video was only stored for a few days because storage was expensive. Increasingly, none of that is true. Recent developments in video analytics -- fueled by artificial intelligence techniques like machine learning -- enable computers to watch and understan
Data Breach Today
JUNE 10, 2019
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Has Since Locked-Down Elasticsearch Server A security researcher found an unsecured database belonging to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China that contained 8.4TB of email metadata. While it's not clear if anyone accessed the data, an attacker could have seen all email being sent or received by a specific person.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 10, 2019
Locking down firmware. This is fast becoming a profound new security challenge for all companies – one that can’t be pushed to a side burner. Related: The rise of ‘memory attacks’ I’m making this assertion as federal authorities have just commenced steps to remove and replace switching gear supplied, on the cheap, to smaller U.S. telecoms by Chinese tech giant Huawei.
Information Management Today brings together the best content for information management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AIIM
JUNE 13, 2019
Welcome back to this continuing series on the updated Certified Information Professional (CIP) exam. In this post, I'll be focusing on Domain 3, Digitalizing Core Business Processes. You can see the posts for Domain 1, Creating and Capturing Information and Domain 2, Extracting Intelligence from Information. Digitalizing core business processes is much more than scanning paper documents or workflows.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 14, 2019
Sharing Email Address, Phone Numbers May Be Risky, Experts Say Tens of thousands of minors on Instagram expose their email addresses and phone numbers, which child-safety and privacy experts say is worrisome. The kids have turned their profiles from personal ones to business ones, which Instagram mandates must have contact details. But is that appropriate for a child?
Troy Hunt
JUNE 10, 2019
Back in 2013, I was beginning to get the sense that data breaches were becoming a big thing. The prevalence of them seemed to be really ramping up as was the impact they were having on those of us that found ourselves in them, myself included. Increasingly, I was writing about what I thought was a pretty fascinating segment of the infosec industry; password reuse across Gawker and Twitter resulting in a breach of the former sending Acai berry spam via the latter.
erwin
JUNE 14, 2019
Digital transformation examples can be found almost anywhere, in almost any industry. Its past successes – and future potential – are well documented, chronicled in the billion-dollar valuations of the frontrunners in the practice. Amazon began as a disruptor to brick-and-mortar bookstores, eventually becoming one of the most obvious digital transformation examples as it went on to revolutionize online shopping.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
AIIM
JUNE 10, 2019
Recently, you may have heard the phrase, “I am working remotely.” But, what exactly is remote work? Let’s start by explaining the term first. A remote worker is someone who works outside the office space. As technology has evolved, it has changed the way people work and created new opportunities to work outside the office walls. Remote working is also referred to as teleworking or telecommuting.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 11, 2019
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Has Since Locked-Down Elasticsearch Server A security researcher found an unsecured database belonging to the Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China that contained 8.4 TB of email metadata. While it's not clear if anyone accessed the data, an attacker could have seen all email being sent or received by a specific person.
Security Affairs
JUNE 13, 2019
Encrypted messaging service Telegram was hit by a major DDoS attack apparently originated from China, likely linked to the ongoing political unrest in Hong Kong. Telegram was used by protesters in Hong Kong to evade surveillance and coordinate their demonstrations against China that would allow extraditions from the country to the mainland. The country is facing the worst political crisis ùsince its 1997 handover from Britain to China.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JUNE 12, 2019
As one of our recent blogs discussed, we are entering a new era of business – one that will see wholesale digital transformation drive a digital-first approach by businesses globally. And as our 2019 Thales Data Threat Report – Europe Edition recently revealed, many of these businesses become extremely vulnerable during digital transformation, with those in Europe being no different.
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After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!
Hunton Privacy
JUNE 11, 2019
On June 6, 2019, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) announced that it levied a fine of €400,000 on SERGIC, a French real estate service provider, for failure to (1) implement appropriate security measures and (2) define data retention periods for the personal data of unsuccessful rental candidates. Background. SERGIC provides real estate services through its website, which allows rental candidates to download any supporting documentation that may be required for the allocation of
Data Breach Today
JUNE 11, 2019
Hack Attack Victim May Be Contractor Perceptics; Stolen Data Spotted on Dark Web License plate and traveler photos collected at the U.S. border have been compromised after a federal government subcontractor was hacked. While Customs and Border Protection officials claim the image data hasn't been seen online, security experts say it's already available for download via a darknet site.
Dark Reading
JUNE 13, 2019
Business email compromise attacks are growing in prevalence and creativity. Here's a look at how they work, the latest stats, and some recent horror stories.
Security Affairs
JUNE 8, 2019
A security researcher found new evidence of activities conducted by the ICEFOG APT group, also tracked by the experts as Fucobha. Chi-en (Ashley) Shen, a senior security researcher at FireEye, collected evidence that demonstrates that China-linked APT group ICEFOG (aka Fucobha ) is still active. Slides from my talk presented today at @CONFidenceConf – Into the Fog – The Return of ICEFOG APT.
Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage
When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JUNE 10, 2019
Virtually every major enterprise is moving to a cloud or multi-cloud environment as part of their digital transformation. In fact, according to our 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Global Edition , 71% of respondents are using sensitive data in the cloud. This sensitive data as well as workloads in the cloud must be protected for compliance and security purposes.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 12, 2019
Cymulate's Tim Ager Discusses Data Breach Prevention in the Age of Advanced Attacks With the volume of data breaches and cyberattacks continuing to rise, organizations are increasingly relying on breach and attack simulation tools to provide more consistent and automated defenses, says Cymulate's Tim Ager.
Dark Reading
JUNE 14, 2019
Researchers at the Workshop on the Economics of Information Security highlight the cost savings of sharing cybersecurity data and push for greater access to information on breaches, attacks, and incidents.
Security Affairs
JUNE 10, 2019
Security expert discovered an exposed database belonging to Shanghai Jiao Tong University containing 8.4TB in email metadata. Cloudflare Director of Trust & Safety Justin Paine discovered an unprotected database owned by Shanghai Jiao Tong University that was exposed online. The Shanghai Jiao Tong University is considered one of the most prominent academic institution based in China.
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 14, 2019
The same hackers behind a potentially lethal 2017 oil refinery cyberattack are now sniffing at US electrical utility targets.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 10, 2019
More Than a Dozen Lawsuits in Several States re: Breach Impacting 20 Million Patients A flurry of class action lawsuits have already been filed by individuals alleging they have been injured by a data breach at American Medical Collection Agency, which impacted more than 20 million patients of at least three medical laboratory testing firms.
Dark Reading
JUNE 12, 2019
Organizations can't just rely on diverse and cutting-edge technologies to fight adversaries. They will also need people with diverse expertise and backgrounds.
Security Affairs
JUNE 9, 2019
Millions of Exim mail servers are exposed to attacks due to a critical vulnerability that makes it possible for unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. A critical vulnerability affects versions 4.87 to 4.91 of the Exim mail transfer agent (MTA) software. The flaw could be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on mail servers for some non-default server configurations.
Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 12, 2019
In a controversial move, the Alphabet-owned tech firm played both sides of an online argument in Russia with the aim of testing disinformation-for-hire services.
Data Breach Today
JUNE 14, 2019
Maersk on NotPetya Cleanup, Troy Hunt on Kid-Perpetrated Data Breaches, and More Data breaches, incident response and complying with the burgeoning number of regulations that have an information security impact were among the top themes at this year's Infosecurity Europe conference in London. Here are 10 of the top takeaways from the conference's keynote sessions.
Dark Reading
JUNE 14, 2019
No organization can prioritize and mitigate hundreds of risks effectively. The secret lies in carefully filtering out the risks, policies, and processes that waste precious time and resources.
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