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Unlocking AI potential for CISOs: A framework for safe adoption

OpenText Information Management

Challenges for organizations in adopting AI While enterprises like to move to adopt AI faster to drive growth, automation, and security, there are a few concerns that CISOs and their enterprises are struggling with. Strategizing Integrating AI risk management into the overarching security strategy is of paramount importance.

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Types of cyberthreats

IBM Big Data Hub

One of the best-known zero-day vulnerabilities is Log4Shell , a flaw in the widely-used Apache Log4j logging library. For example, some hackers—called ethical hackers—essentially impersonate cybercriminals to help organizations and government agencies test their computer systems for vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.

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Security Outlook 2023: Cyber Warfare Expands Threats

eSecurity Planet

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.” Manky concurs.

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QR Codes: A Growing Security Problem

eSecurity Planet

Quick response (QR) codes are a convenient format for storing all kinds of information in a readable and secure way, at least when correctly implemented. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for example, governments have recently implemented QR codes to create Digital COVID Certificates for vaccination, tests status and other reasons.

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12 Types of Vulnerability Scans & When to Run Each

eSecurity Planet

Source code scanners examine software applications’ source code for security flaws, coding mistakes, and vulnerabilities. They look for possible vulnerabilities such as input validation errors, improper coding practices, and known susceptible libraries in the codebase.

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Building the Relationship Between RM and IT

The Texas Record

They respected my knowledge of government RIM and treated me as an asset instead of a burden. MW : “ Unfortunately, we are waiting on a data governance project to be completed before we can fully implement an information governance initiative. Although, we had requested the Information Governance Initiative for FY18.

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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

Throttling works as a safeguard against misuse and depletion of resources by governing the pace at which requests can be initiated. Employ established input validation techniques and libraries to thwart threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). Swiftly apply patches to mitigate the risk posed by known vulnerabilities.

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