Posts Tagged ‘Security’
Metadata and Transparency
Metadata are data that provide information about other data. Two types of metadata exist: structural metadata and descriptive metadata. Structural metadata are data about the containers of data. Descriptive metadata use individual instances of application data or the data content. It is because of the latter that the New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed to hear a…
Read MoreData, Data, Data
Data virtualization is proving to be a valuable ally for delivering reliable data integration and data sharing. Integration Developer News brought this interesting information to us in their article, “Data Virtualization Powering Many Dimensions of Digital Transformation: Insights from Denodo.” We know that data visualization is a powerful tool that can help both scientists and the…
Read MorePlans to Fight Cyberattacks Released
The White House recently released a new directive clarifying the government’s role in the event of a cyberattack. This interesting information came to us from The Hill in their article, “White House breaks down cyberattack response roles.” The directive outlines which federal agency will take the lead in different areas of response efforts in the event of…
Read MoreManaging Data
A recent survey from Iron Mountain revealed that 46 percent of federal information management professionals cite managing all types of information assets, regardless of format, as a priority for their field and many feel unprepared to handle the requirements that brings with it. This interesting information came to us from Business Wire in their article, “Survey Indicates…
Read MoreNavigating the Access Obstacle Course
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is the security and business discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and for the right reasons. This interesting news came to us from Research Information in their article, “Sharing expertise for a successful future.” Because it addresses the need to ensure appropriate access to…
Read MoreBusy Time for Security Organizations
Cybersecurity has been a hot topic in recent weeks so it shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the cybersecurity market is abuzz with investments and potential mergers. CNBC brought this news to us in their article, “This sector is ripe for M&A.” Cybersecurity has become a critically important concern across every sector and online is…
Read MoreTightening the Security Chain
Security has never been more important in the cyber world. Enterprise security can be a weak link in the effort to keep attackers at bay due to their limited capability in handling data traffic. This interesting information came to us from Info Security in their article, “Metadata as a Divining Rod for Security.” Essentially, there is…
Read MoreProtecting Yourself from Data Breaches
Cyber security continues to be in the headlines and on the minds of those concerned about protecting their most valuable assets – data. This interesting information came to us from DATAVERSITY in their article, “Semantic Technology is Ready to Power Next-Generation Cyber Security.” Every time another big data exposure makes headlines, hands start wringing and the worriers…
Read MoreProtect Your Data
Security is a huge concern for any organization in any industry. Cyber theft, phishing, and straightforward fraud on the Internet is not limited to just a portion of the business world. The Scholarly Kitchen brought this topic to our attention in their post, “Guest Post: The American Chemical Society on the Shared Cybersecurity Concerns of Universities…
Read MoreUnderstanding Data Security
Maybe it is because there is too much talk about data security? Maybe it is because users just don’t understand the risk or the terminology? Whatever the reason, how do we get people to engage with the topic? This interesting information came to us from IT Pro in their article, “We need a new language to…
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