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8 major IT disasters of 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

The miscalculation happened at the same time as the Education Department overhauled the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which is used to determine eligibility for federal Pell Grants and other financial aid. Friendly fire In February, Chinese PC maker Acemagic acknowledged shipping machines with malware installed on them.

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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

A Zero Trust platform ensures applications and data are not visible to the public internet and users are only provided least privilege access, preventing lateral movement and protecting against ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity has become a boardroom priority with far-reaching implications for business continuity and reputation.

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AI and cybersecurity: A double-edged sword

CIO Business Intelligence

Perhaps one of the most anticipated applications of AI in cybersecurity is in the realm of behavioral analytics and predictive analysis. It can even create custom malware that can adapt and evolve to evade detection. These are the kinds of attacks that AI-enabled cybercriminals are now capable of producing.

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The 5 S’s of cyber resilience: How to rethink enterprise data security and management

CIO Business Intelligence

Security: Protecting your backups is the last line of defense As ransomware and malware evolve, attackers increasingly target backup systems traditionally considered the last line of defense. After malware has encrypted critical data, no one wants to discover that recoverable backups dont exist.

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Critical Actions Post Data Breach

SecureWorld News

This may involve identifying compromised servers, web applications, databases, or user accounts. If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. The focus now shifts to ensuring business continuity.

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Document Security is More than Just Password-Protection

CIO Business Intelligence

Thirty years ago, Adobe created the Portable Document Format (PDF) to facilitate sharing documents across different software applications while maintaining text and image formatting. Today, PDF is considered the de facto industry standard for documents that contain critical and sensitive business information.

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25 enterprise tech predictions and goals for 2025, from APAC CIOs

CIO Business Intelligence

src="[link] alt="alex tan" loading="lazy" width="400px"> Alex Tan Group Chief Information Officer (Yinson) As 2025 unfolds, we foresee a shift in the technology landscape: The generative AI (genAI) frenzy will give way to pragmatic applications, commencing with bespoke in-house chatbots that streamline operations.