Sat.Dec 02, 2017 - Fri.Dec 08, 2017

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Bitcoin ? Blockchain

Weissman's World

Seems like not an hour goes by that I don’t see a headline about the soaring value of bitcoin – followed near-immediately by another that warns of the imminent bursting of the bitcoin bubble. Since I’m not a bitcoin owner, my interest in these goings-on is more academic than practical. But I am invested (intellectually, […]. The post Bitcoin ≠ Blockchain appeared first on Holly Group.

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‘Mailsploit’ Lets Hackers Forge Perfect Email Spoofs

WIRED Threat Level

The attack uncovers bugs in how more than a dozen programs implement email's creaky protocol.

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Streamline and Automate: The Records Manager's Rally Cry

AIIM

Every business is in the business of the business. In other words, every organization - public sector or private, small or gigantic, and regardless of structure or geographic location, has a mission and organizational goals and objectives upon which it focuses. Similarly, every organization and every department, office, and function within an organization creates or captures records that document the business of the business.

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Inside Mirai the infamous IoT Botnet: A Retrospective Analysis

Elie

This post provides a retrospective analysis of Mirai — the infamous Internet-of-Things botnet that took down major websites via massive distributed denial-of-service using hundreds of thousands of compromised Internet-Of-Things devices. At its peak in September 2016, Mirai temporarily crippled several high-profile services such as. OVH. , Dyn. , and.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth.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.

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How to start your career in cyber security

IT Governance

There has never been a better time to get into cyber security. There is a growing demand for experts , leading to increased salaries and job opportunities. If you’re thinking about starting a career in cyber security, here are five things you should do. Get work experience. As with most industries, you’re much more likely to get ahead in cyber security if you have experience.

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Reader favorites December 2017: Our most popular RIM resources

TAB OnRecord

The most popular RIM resources this month cover document imaging, metadata and RIM ROI. Why, what and how: three questions to answer before embarking on a document imaging project This guide was prepared to help representatives from lines of business, operations, IT and records management in the early planning stages of a document imaging project. [.

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Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem

PerezBox

As has become customary over the past 8 years, I joined thousands of fellow WordPress enthusiasts and supporters for WordCamp US 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. For me, the highlight is. Read More. The post Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem appeared first on PerezBox.

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Tough code of practice for websites will aim to protect children online

The Guardian Data Protection

Facing potential Lords defeat, government announces it will back data protection bill amendment to safeguard children’s privacy Websites and apps will be subject to a tough new code of practice to protect children’s privacy online following a cross-party campaign in the House of Lords to prevent young people’s internet activity being monitored. Facing a potential defeat by peers, the government has announced it will back a new amendment to the data protection bill, derived from one authored by t

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Phishing Schemes Are Using HTTPS Encrypted Sites to Seem Legit

WIRED Threat Level

A green padlock might make it seem like a site is secure, but increasingly phishers are using it to lure victims into giving up sensitive info.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Why risk assessments are crucial for ISO 27001 compliance

IT Governance

Experts often say that risk assessments are the most important part of an organisation’s ISO 27001 compliance project, but why is this? ISO 27001 risk assessments are designed to provide an accurate snapshot of the threats facing an organisation’s information security at a given point in time. They are intended to help organisations discover which incidents could occur and then find the most appropriate ways to avoid them.

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The real magic is anticipating customer need

OpenText Information Management

There is something ‘cool’ or futuristic about not having to pull out your wallet to pay. As the idea has gained mainstream acceptance more companies have started to put forward solutions. It’s a longstanding concept at hotels that you can use your room key or room number as a payment method in the restaurants and … The post The real magic is anticipating customer need appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Top 10 IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub blog posts of 2017

IBM Big Data Hub

Readers of the IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub were hungry for knowledge this year. They voraciously read blog posts about incorporating machine learning, choosing the best possible data model, determining how to make the most of data science skills, working with open source frameworks and more. Here are our top 10 blog posts of 2017.

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Ethiopian Espionage Shows Commercial Spyware Is Out of Control

WIRED Threat Level

Opinion: A new report from Citizen Lab shows that governments are using commercial spyware to surveil dissidents and journalists.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

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!

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How Much Does an Association Management System Really Cost?

IT Governance

If your organization is in the market for a new Association Management System (AMS), or if you’re comparing different membership software systems, the first question you’re asking is, “ How much does it cost? ”. There’s not a lot of information out there about this; I’m sure you’ve noticed that most vendors will want to set up a call with you before they give you any substantial information.

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Spreading OpenText cheer: the Netherlands

OpenText Information Management

‘Tis the season to be jolly in Holland! In this post, our colleagues from the Putten office, Marjan Smit and Jacco van Gelder, share their favourite holiday customs and traditions in the Netherlands. What kinds of special things go on in Holland during the holiday season? December is a special month in the Netherlands. Most … The post Spreading OpenText cheer: the Netherlands appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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"Crypto" Is Being Redefined as Cryptocurrencies

Schneier on Security

I agree with Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, " Cryptocurrencies aren't 'crypto' ": Lately on the internet, people in the world of Bitcoin and other digital currencies are starting to use the word "crypto" as a catch-all term for the lightly regulated and burgeoning world of digital currencies in general, or for the word "cryptocurrency" -- which probably shouldn't even be called "currency," by the way. [.].

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Ghostery 8 Deploys Artificial Intelligence in the Fight Against Ad Trackers

WIRED Threat Level

With the release of Ghostery 8, the popular ad-blocker introduces artificial intelligence and Smart Mode, a whole new level of usability for beginners.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

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.

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The world’s largest shipbroker suffers a data breach

IT Governance

Clarksons, the world’s largest shipbroker, is preparing for the fallout from a recent data breach. An investigation has found that unauthorised access was gained through an isolated user account. Before the breach could be responded to, essential information was stolen. The criminal hacker is demanding money in exchange for not releasing the information to the public.

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Spreading OpenText cheer: New Zealand

OpenText Information Management

The holidays are fast approaching and our employees are starting to get festive in their offices around the world! In this post, OpenText employee Sandeep Nair Katarkandi talks about his favourite holiday customs and traditions in New Zealand. What is your favourite thing to do around the holidays? One of my favourite Christmas traditions here in … The post Spreading OpenText cheer: New Zealand appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Study: Simulated Attacks Uncover Real-World Problems in IT Security

Dark Reading

Some 70% of simulated attacks on real networks were able to move laterally within the network, while more than half infiltrated the perimeter and exfiltrated data.

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APT 34 Is an Iran-Linked Hacking Group That Probes Critical Infrastructure

WIRED Threat Level

A new Iran-linked hacking group called APT 34 has been spotted lurking in the networks of financial, energy, telecom, and chemical companies.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

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.

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Leveraging PCI DSS Principles for General Data Protection

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

In the month of November, I wrote about the options available specifically to secure data as part of a PCI DSS compliance effort. In this blog, I explore ideas for how the technology in question can be leveraged effectively for much broader general data protection requirements that are equally important for a wide variety of organizations. The benefits of thinking beyond PCI DSS.

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Velocity of change and the digital revolution

OpenText Information Management

We are all customers and we all have experiences. Customer Experience in Practice is a common-sense look at how we want to interact with companies, how we would *like* companies to interact with us vs. how companies want to market to us. There are many articles about the digital revolution, how it is impacting culture … The post Velocity of change and the digital revolution appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Germany Preparing Backdoor Law

Schneier on Security

The German Interior Minister is preparing a bill that allows the government to mandate backdoors in encryption. No details about how likely this is to pass. I am skeptical.

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A New Bill Wants Jail Time for Execs Who Hide Data Breaches

WIRED Threat Level

A bill to punish hack hiders, Apple bug fix bumbling, and more of the week's top security stories.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

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.

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What Makes the IoT so Vulnerable to Attack?

Outpost24

This piece is part 3 of our ongoing series on IoT security. Don't forget to download the eBook to understand the IoT security gap and how your business needs to address it, today.

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Modernizing the Canada Science and Technology Museum through Open Heritage

OpenText Information Management

Historically, citizens have turned to museums to provide stewardship over our shared public heritage and provide expert interpretations and opinions on artifacts, but today the traditional institutional authority is changing. Now, citizens expect immediate access, participation and engagement with public knowledge and data sources, driving the need for new ways of approaching information management.

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NIST Releases New Cybersecurity Framework Draft

Dark Reading

Updated version includes changes to some existing guidelines - and adds some new ones.