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Just like IRL, the metaverse requires infrastructure. We don’t have it yet

TechCrunch

A veteran cybersecurity expert, Avi led R&D teams for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office and was head of R&D at GK8, a blockchain cybersecurity firm. Ironically, the answer in both cases greatly depends on the code and the data infrastructure that will power every interaction in the realm.

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5 hot IT budget investments — and 2 going cold

CIO

Upgrading cloud infrastructure is critical for deploying broad AI initiatives more quickly, so that’s a key area where investments are being made this year. This includes spending on strengthening cybersecurity (35%), improving customer service (32%) and improving data analytics for real-time business intelligence and customer insight (30%).

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Mozilla acquires Active Replica to build on its metaverse vision

TechCrunch

” According to Mozilla SVP Imo Udom, Active Replica will support Mozilla’s ongoing work with Hubs, the latter’s VR chatroom service and open source project. Ervin is a software engineer by trade, having held roles at AR/VR startups Metaio, Liminal AR and Occipital.

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Managed Services for Enhanced Network Security, Endpoint-to-Endpoint

CIO

With the proliferation of hybrid clouds, SD-WAN, and a plethora of connected devices and digital platforms, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to ensure end-to-end security is in place. As IT and security continue to converge, unfortunately, the teams needed to do the work are still facing significant talent shortages.

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Business Cybersecurity Concerns in the Metaverse

KitelyTech

Any time there is a major change in the technology that businesses use, changes in cybersecurity are always a concern. Cybersecurity is one of the biggest concerns that businesses of all sizes face. Here are some of the Metaverse cybersecurity concerns that your business needs to start thinking about before the Metaverse arrives.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Insights on Log4Shell, the Metaverse, IoT, Pig Butchering, Active Directory

Tenable

Get the latest on Log4Shell’s global remediation status; the need for metaverse security rules; a shutdown of “pig butchering” domains; tips for secure IoT products; an informal poll about AD security; and more! . Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Log4j guidance from the U.S.

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Turning Threats into Triumphs: The Managed Infrastructure Advantage

Trigent

To ensure sustainable logistics, advanced technology and IT infrastructure development are critical. They need an ever-ready infrastructure that can power business-critical applications while offering the agility and flexibility to stabilize, optimize, and manage their business effectively. Take a look.