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Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Good or Evil?

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As I reflect on the biggest technology innovations during my career―the Internet, smartphones, social media―a new breakthrough deserves a spot on that list. Generative AI has taken the world seemingly by storm, impacting everything from software development, to marketing, to conversations with my kids at the dinner table.

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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

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On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information becomes a significant concern, leading to potential data breaches, financial loss, and unauthorized activity.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

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When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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Aligning security and business strategies

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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. When businesses are struggling due to the recession, there’s a strong temptation to look for ways to cut spending.

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What CIOs everywhere can learn from Canada’s nationwide internet outage

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On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 The impact was profound. Build redundancy.

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Sharing Responsibility for Data Security in the Cloud

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As organizations shape the contours of a secure edge-to-cloud strategy, it’s important to align with partners that prioritize both cybersecurity and risk management, with clear boundaries of shared responsibility. The security-shared-responsibility model provides a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities for security.”.

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The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster

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Rather than selling software to customers, HP said, Autonomy had been selling them hardware at a loss, then booking the sales as software licensing revenue. Its Agentware internet search tools are used by enterprises including Barclays Bank and Unilever and sold as shrink-wrapped software through retail outlets.