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8 big IT failures of 2023

CIO

Both United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines saw service outages in 2023 resulting from wonky software upgrades, and Southwest ended the previous year with a Christmas travel meltdown blamed on outdated systems. Honestly, it’s a wonder the system works at all. Probably the worst IT airline disaster of 2023 came on the government side, however.

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

CIO

These attacks employ malicious software that encrypts files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid or a backup is restored. Creating a Robust Business Continuity Plan: A business continuity plan (BCP) is a proactive planning process that ensures critical services or products are delivered during a disruption.

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How to Evaluate Data Recovery Software

Arcserve

Regardless of size, every business faces a range of threats that can cause costly data loss and downtime. Malware is still a big problem. That’s why many businesses invest in backup and data recovery software. Ransomware costs are increasing. And there are the ever-present threats like hardware failure and user error.

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Securing 5G for 2023 and beyond

CIO

We must secure up to and including Layer 7 (the application layer) to ensure that business continues on in this 24/7 environment. Security for previous generations of mobile technology was not focused on detecting and preventing attacks on all layers, all locations/interfaces, all attack vectors, and all software lifecycle stages.

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Protect Your Business: The Big Deal of Cybersecurity in a Digital World

MagmaLabs

Furthermore, it is decisive to prevent cybersecurity threats, such as hacking , phishing , and malware attacks. If cybersecurity is not included in your digital business plans… believe us: it can cause significant damage to your business's reputation and financial standing.

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How DNS Security Helps Secure Your Remote Workforce

Palo Alto Networks

While this enables business continuity, it also places our businesses at additional risk from cyber threats. Already, we’ve seen threats such as malware, phishing attacks and ransomware related to COVID-19. Attackers have increasingly used DNS to spread malware and steal data by hiding within DNS traffic itself.

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The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

OTS Solutions

Enterprise applications are software solutions created for large organizations to handle their business processes and workflows. Common vulnerabilities in enterprise applications may include unauthorized access, data leaks, malware infections, phishing attacks, or compliance violations.