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CrowdStrike incident has CIOs rethinking their cloud strategies

CIO

The widespread disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike software glitch, which led to a global outage of Windows systems, has sent shockwaves through the IT community. While the issue is being resolved, it has highlighted the potential for catastrophic consequences when a critical security component fails.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Guides Offer Best Practices for Preventing Shadow AI and for Deploying Secure Software Updates

Tenable

Want to boost your software updates’ safety? Plus, learn why GenAI and data security have become top drivers of cyber strategies. And get the latest on the top “no-nos” for software security; the EU’s new cyber law; and CISOs’ communications with boards. Looking for help with shadow AI? To help prevent such episodes, U.S.

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German firms shed light on CrowdStrike disaster’s fallout

CIO

A recent survey of 331 German companies provides a look at the business and IT consequences of the CrowdStrike outage on July 19, 2024. Around half (48%) of all directly or indirectly affected companies had to cease business operations. To this end, the agency is in contact with CrowdStrike, Microsoft, and other software companies.

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Cybersecurity e NIS2: come si muovono i CIO per dormire sonni (un po’) più tranquilli

CIO

La cybersecurity toglie il sonno ai CIO? Sicuramente la grande maggioranza dei Chief Information Officer definisce “priorità numero uno” la sicurezza dei sistemi IT aziendali. La cybersecurity è il primo tema per tutte le aziende e, per noi che operiamo nella sanità, lo è ancora di più.

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How to Improve Network Security?

The Crazy Programmer

Network security must be at the top priority due to the reports of devastating breaches that make headlines and make their way to boardroom conversations. Data manipulation and theft can be expensive and have negative ramifications on the business & its leadership. Besides, it increases OPEX and CAPEX.

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Tips for CEOs on technology due diligence for acquisition

CEO Tech Tips

Now a days it is quite common for companies to buy direct competitors or companies operating in adjacent industries, such that the target company would fit in nicely with the acquirer’s core business. What software is critical to the seller’s operations? What technology in-licenses does the seller have?

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The Importance of Security and Compliance in Enterprise Applications

OTS Solutions

However, as more organizations rely on these applications, the need for enterprise application security and compliance measures is becoming increasingly important. Breaches in security or compliance can result in legal liabilities, reputation damage, and financial losses.