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6 steps the manufacturer of Arm & Hammer and OxiClean took to harden OT cybersecurity

CIO

The threat of cyberattack has never been higher, and nearly nine in 10 (88%) of security leaders believe their organization is not meeting the challenge of addressing security risks, according to the Foundry Security Priorities Study 2023. Specifically, we needed to better protect OT operations,” Ortiz explained. “At

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Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat

CIO

Such a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) could deliver a devastating impact to global cybersecurity protocols. To prepare for this worst-case scenario, Mastercard launched its Quantum Security and Communications project, which earned the company a 2023 US CIO 100 Award for IT innovation and leadership.

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3 business benefits of stronger security using Zero Trust principles

CIO

Operational technology (OT) organizations face increasing challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Manufacturing in particular has become a bigger target for bad actors; in fact, it was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks, according to Palo Alto Networks’ 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. As Industry 4.0

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Cymulate snaps up $70M to help cybersecurity teams stress test their networks with attack simulations

TechCrunch

To cope with the challenges that this poses, organizations are turning to a growing range of AI-powered tools to supplement their existing security software and the work of their security teams. million security professionals in the workforce globally.). Cymulate cites figures from the U.S.

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UK Power Networks gets smart about cloud transformation

CIO

For others, such as UK Power Networks, a more methodical and protracted journey has proved to be the best approach. UK Power Networks was created following a merger of three licensed electricity distribution networks brought together under one roof in 2010 by EDF Energy Networks, where Webb served as head of enterprise data management.

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A Glance at the Intelligent Network Plans from Huawei Analyst Summit 2024

CIO

In today’s digital economy, networks are the backbone of digital productivity. They are crucial in enabling the intelligent transformation of industries by facilitating high-quality digital services. This is contrary to the generational approach to mobile and cellular networks: from 2G to 3G to 4G, and now to 5G.

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Aligning security and business strategies

CIO

By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. This can be a challenge to cyber budgets in organizations where security is viewed primarily as a cost center.

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