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Atos may sell national security activities to French government

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Atos may have found a way to alleviate its ongoing debt problems: The French government has offered to pay up to €1 billion ($1.07 billion) for the part of its business handling contracts vital to national security, but stops short of full nationalization of the company. The company revealed the government offer on April 29.

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Regulation remains the strongest multiplier to cybersecurity growth

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In 2023, the United Arab Emirates actively repelled more than 50.000 cyberattacks daily, explained the UAE Cybersecurity Council. According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, the GCC cybersecurity industry continues to grow, with F&S estimating it to triple in value by 2030 to reach 13.4

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

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These global events have also underscored the crucial significance of safeguarding our critical infrastructure against domestic or foreign attacks. Navigating the complexities of the modern cybersecurity landscape In this digital age, the field of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly intricate and challenging.

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Government, Energy, and IT sectors identified as primary targets for cyber threat actors in the UAE

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Cybersecurity is established as one of the priorities of companies in the UAE, proof of this is the increase in investment and the participation of the CISO in the management committee. The analysis carried out by the UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Holding announced the release of the ‘State of the UAE – Cybersecurity Report 2024’.

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Secure cloud fabric: Enhancing data management and AI development for the federal government

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In recent years, government agencies have increasingly turned to cloud computing to manage vast amounts of data and streamline operations. While cloud technology has many benefits, it also poses security risks, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive information.

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Information Security Governance

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Protecting information consistently across the enterprise means having the right people at the right level engaged so that the information security program can align with business and technology strategy. Many information security leaders find this task daunting. What does the CEO know about security?

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An intro to innovation in the U.S. government

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Customer experience in the government sector is the sum of the public’s interactions with any government service, from how we contact our state’s social services and emergency services to waste management, public transportation, and healthcare. Why should governments and the public sector innovate?