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

CIO

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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Xage snags $30M Series B to help secure critical infrastructure

TechCrunch

Xage (pronounced Zage) is a startup working to keep critical infrastructure like oil and gas pipelines, water supplies and electrical grids up and running securely. Xage uses a bunch of complex technology to help keep critical infrastructure safe. Industrial infrastructure tends to be older and relies on fairly brittle security.

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Top 10 governance, risk, and compliance certifications

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It’s crucial to ensure your organization is operating lawfully in every country it operates, that your business is protected from cybersecurity threats, and that your company both manages risk and establishes processes to govern those tasks. Why are GRC certifications important? Is GRC certification worth it?

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Singapore-based fintech STACS raises $3.6M to develop blockchain platforms for financial institutions

TechCrunch

The company develops blockchain platforms that can work with financial institutions’ existing infrastructure, and its core technology is also used in GreenSTACS for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments. Project Ubin, the Singaporean money authority’s blockchain initiative, moves closer to commercialization.

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Nillion raises over $20 million to build new web3 infrastructure

TechCrunch

Nillion, a web3 startup aiming to build a non-blockchain decentralized network, closed an oversubscribed round of more than $20 million, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Nillion is a deep technology infrastructure project,” Andrew Yeoh, the company’s founding chief marketing officer, told TechCrunch.

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Sequoia backs blockchain scaling startup StarkWare at $2 billion valuation

TechCrunch

To speed and cheapen transactions on Ethereum, developers are looking toward so-called Layer-2 (L2) blockchains, which build on the Ethereum network, offloading the computational stresses while still writing transaction data to the main network. Crypto VC firm Paradigm debuts monster $2.5 billion fund.

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Customer centricity: How Mashreq Bank is placing its customers at the forefront of its operations.

CIO

Mohamed Salah Abdel Hamid Abdel Razek, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head of Tech, Transformation & Information, Mashreq explains how the bank is integrating advanced technologies and expanding its digital footprint. Blockchain is really important for us, especially for safe transactions that cross borders.

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