Posts Tagged ‘Data security’
Avoiding Data Breaches
No one wants to hear about data breaches, but it is even more unwelcome news around the holidays. This latest report of confidential data being exposed came to us from CNet in their article, “1.2 billion records exposed in unsecured database.” Security researchers have identified an unprotected Elasticsearch server that exposed 1.2 billion records of…
Read MoreData Governance Brings Harmony
Data has long been identified as one of the most valuable assets an organization possesses. How essential, then, is it for enterprises to adopt a strategy and framework that will manage their data? For some professional and industry leaders, it is more than just managing data. You need to take advantage of the potential your data…
Read MoreDemocracy and Hackers
When we talk about cybersecurity and data breaches, one of the more terrifying applications of this is when it comes to our democracy. Hackers who intentionally spent time hacking into voting equipment have released a report detailing vulnerabilities in machines still in use across the country. CNN Politics brought this subject to our attention in their article, “Hackers…
Read MoreRansomware Ups the Game
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. Ransomware typically spreads through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website. Ransomware can be devastating to an individual or an organization. But now, there is a new threat involved with ransomware. This interesting news came…
Read MoreOpen Source and Community
Did you know that much of the software that powers the world’s largest companies, protects our personal data and/or encrypts national security information is open to the public? This topic came to us from CNBC in their article, “How open-source software took over the world.” Just about anyone with the right skill set can download the…
Read MoreDigital Defense
Digital transformation affects all industries, even the defense industry. Along with progress comes security risks. There are those posed by emerging technologies and it is important to highlight how both defense departments and contractors can secure their operations against them. This interesting topic came to us from Army Technology in their article, “Mitigating security risks…
Read MoreUnstructured Data’s Role in Cybersecurity
Data breaches and hacker activities are being published in the media almost every week. With every report, consumers become increasingly frustrated and organizations face increasing pressure to protect their data. This interesting information came to us from IT Pro Portal in their article, “Unstructured data: The hidden threat in digital business.” If organizations are only considering…
Read MoreData Consistency is Key to Data Quality
The explosion of data that comes with artificial intelligence (AI) has some concerned about the security and quality of that data. This interesting topic came to us from Barron’s in their article, “2020: Get Your Data House in Order.” This is an unanticipated consequence of AI and data analytics popularity. Even though there is much…
Read MoreNext Big Technologies
Emerging technologies have everyone excited. Big data and blockchain are touted to be the next big things set to revolutionize the way organizations do business. This interesting topic came to us from IT Pro Portal in their article, “Implications of blockchain In data science.” Blockchain technology entered public awareness with the increasing interest in digital currencies such…
Read More2020 Census is Data’s Time to Shine
2020 brings a presidential election and the census to the United States. One has gotten a little more press than the other. This interesting topic came to us from Government CIO Media in their article, “Data Drives the First Digital Census.” The 2020 census is the largest data collection ever in U.S. history. The Constitution mandates the…
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