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10 Digital Transformation Mistakes to Avoid
University CIO Modernizes Networking Infrastructure
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Majority of Web Apps in 11 Industries Are Vulnerable All the Time
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
Serious vulnerabilities exist every day in certain industries, including utilities, public administration, and professional services, according to testing data.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/22/2021
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How to Retain Your IT Talent
Mary E. Shacklett, Technology commentator and President of Transworld Data
Commentary
Employee turnover is expensive, and it's a job seeker's market out there. Here's how to hang onto the talent you already have.
By Mary E. Shacklett Technology commentator and President of Transworld Data, 6/22/2021
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Automation Is a Game Changer, Not a Job Killer
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Your employees may view automation as a threat rather than an asset. How can you shift their perspective and empower them to use automation to their own benefit?
By Robert Brown, Managing Director, BDO Digital , 6/22/2021
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Did Companies Fail to Disclose Being Affected by SolarWinds Breach?
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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The SEC has sent out letters to some investment firms and publicly listed companies seeking information, Reuters says.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/21/2021
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Software-Container Supply Chain Sees Spike in Attacks
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
Attackers target companies' container supply chain, driving a sixfold increase in a year, aiming to steal processing time for cryptomining and compromise cloud infrastructure.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/21/2021
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How to Avoid the Leading Cloud Migration Mistakes
John Edwards, Technology Journalist & Author
Commentary
Moving operations into the cloud doesn't have to be a floating nightmare. Avoiding five common migration mistakes will help ensure a smooth and fast transition.
By John Edwards Technology Journalist & Author, 6/21/2021
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6 Steps Companies Can Take to Strengthen Their Cyber Strategy
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Commentary
Protecting an organization against advanced cyber threats requires innovative thinking and techniques. Here’s some advice.
By Ariel Weintraub, Head of Enterprise Cyber Security, MassMutual , 6/21/2021
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Attackers Find New Way to Exploit Google Docs for Phishing
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Tactic continues recent trend by attackers to use trusted cloud services to send and host malicious content.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/18/2021
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This Week in Database Leaks: Cognyte, CVS, Wegmans
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Billions of records were found exposed this week due to unprotected databases owned by major corporations and third-party providers.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 6/18/2021
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From AI to Teamwork: 7 Key Skills for Data Scientists
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
Today’s data scientists need more than proficiency in AI and Python. Organizations are looking for specialists who also feel at home in the C-suite.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 6/18/2021
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AIOps in the Cloud? Not So Fast
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
AIOps is a trending buzzword in the cloud sector. CIOs are skeptical now, but that won't last.
By Jonathan Cyr, VP of Product Management, Virtana , 6/18/2021
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Data Breaches Surge in Food & Beverage, Other Industries
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
Six previously "under-attacked" vertical industries saw a surge in data breaches last year due to COVID-19 related disruptions and other factors, new data shows.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 6/17/2021
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Cloud Outage Fallout: Should You Brace for Future Disruption?
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
The outage of Fastly’s services lasted all of 49 minutes, yet its widespread impact shows how pervasive reliance on the cloud has become.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 6/17/2021
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The CIO’s Role in Innovation
Romi Mahajan, Author and Tech Investor
Commentary
Innovation often comes from customer-driven feedback loops, but a CIO’s organization can be the perfect “internal” testbed for innovation.
By Romi Mahajan Author and Tech Investor, 6/17/2021
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University CIO Modernizes Networking Infrastructure
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
The University of Texas Arlington sought an AI-enabled Wi-Fi platform to improve student experience. The project came in the middle of a total IT overhaul.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 6/16/2021
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3 Ways CIOs Can Enable Innovation Within a Hybrid Workforce
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
Preserving the momentum of innovation activities and generating new ones is a riddle that many CIOs needed to solve in the hybrid workplace.
By Whit Andrews, Distinguished Research VP, Gartner, Inc. , 6/16/2021
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Microsoft Disrupts Large-Scale BEC Campaign Across Web Services
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Attackers had used the cloud-based infrastructure to target mailboxes and add forwarding rules to learn about financial transactions.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 6/15/2021
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Security Experts Scrutinize Apple, Amazon IoT Networks
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
Both companies have done their due diligence in creating connected-device networks, but the pervasiveness of the devices worries some security researchers.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 6/15/2021
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10 Digital Transformation Mistakes to Avoid
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
News
Most companies accelerated their digital transformation plans in 2020. Now, it's time to readjust to the new 'new normal.'
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 6/15/2021
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Green IT: Are We There Yet?
Mary E. Shacklett, Technology commentator and President of Transworld Data
Commentary
IT teams have long been trying to economize energy consumption in data centers, but they still have a way to go. Here are eight approaches that IT can use to further green initiatives.
By Mary E. Shacklett Technology commentator and President of Transworld Data, 6/15/2021
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