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Case in point: taking stock of the CrowdStrike outages

CIO

Last summer, a faulty CrowdStrike software update took down millions of computers, caused billions in damages, and underscored that companies are still not able to manage third-party risks, or respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions. It was an interesting case study of global cyber impact, says Charles Clancy, CTO at Mitre.

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For deep due diligence, minimize disruption to maximize success

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Most founders are so laser-focused on convincing investors to invest that they don’t fully consider the due diligence process that comes after. When it comes to due diligence, investors can vary enormously in their approach. If you’re satisfied, move ahead.

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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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How IT leaders use agentic AI for business workflows

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An AI briefer could inform a sales pipeline review process, for instance, or an AI trainer could simulate customer interactions as part of an onboarding program, he adds. Similarly, software provider Akamai is prioritizing agentic AI where processes are already highly matured and supported by high-quality data and security controls.

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IT leaders on DOGE’s bold COBOL ambitions: Pure folly

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Many IT leaders scoffed when they heard that Elon Musks US Department of Government Efficiency wants to rip out millions of lines COBOL code at the Social Security Administration and replace it within a matter of months. Social Security is not something to fail fast on.

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The future of data: A 5-pillar approach to modern data management

CIO

By modern, I refer to an engineering-driven methodology that fully capitalizes on automation and software engineering best practices. The proposed model illustrates the data management practice through five functional pillars: Data platform; data engineering; analytics and reporting; data science and AI; and data governance.

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What is an IT consultant? Roles, types, salaries, and how to become one

CIO

Being a successful IT consultant requires knowing how to walk in the shoes of your IT clients and their business leaders, says Scott Buchholz,CTO of the government and public services sector practice at consulting firm Deloitte. As a result, for IT consultants, keeping the pulse of the technology market is essential.