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Biden Administration Responds to Geopolitical Cyber Threats
Tanner Johnson, Principal Analyst, Data Security, Omdia
Commentary
In response to growing concerns regarding the recent uptick in large-scale, nation-state-backed ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure, the Biden administration is taking new action to tackle the evolving challenges posed by ransomware attacks.
By Tanner Johnson Principal Analyst, Data Security, Omdia, 7/23/2021
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Data and Analytics Salaries Heat Up in Recovery Economy
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
News
After a year of uncertainty, the employment market for data scientists and analytics pros is heating up again.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/23/2021
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How the JEDI Cancellation May Influence Future IT Contracts
Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, Senior Writer
News
When the Pentagon pulled the plug on the $10 billion cloud deal, it raised questions on how big IT contracts might be handled going forward.
By Joao-Pierre S. Ruth Senior Writer, 7/21/2021
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US Accuses China of Using Criminal Hackers in Cyber Espionage Operations
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
DOJ indicts four Chinese individuals for alleged role in attacks targeting intellectual property, trade secrets belonging to defense contractors, maritime companies, aircraft service firms, and others.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 7/19/2021
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SAS Founders Call Off Sales Talks with Broadcom
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
Commentary
Longtime analytics giant SAS briefly entertained the idea of being acquired by semiconductor giant Broadcom. Now that the talks are off, what's next for the 45-year-old enterprise stalwart?
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 7/16/2021
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Can Government Effectively Help Businesses Fight Cybercrime?
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
From the Biden administration's pledge to take action to INTERPOL's focus on ransomware as a global threat, governments are looking to help businesses cope with cyberattacks. But can it really work?
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 7/13/2021
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Cyberattack on Kaseya Nets More Than 1,000 Victims, $70M Ransom Demand
Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer
News
The provider of remote monitoring and management services warns customers to not run its software until a patch is available and manually installed.
By Robert Lemos Contributing Writer, 7/6/2021
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The Future of Supercomputers: Democratization Is Critical
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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To stay ahead in the global supercomputing competition, the US must invest in initiatives that further democratize the high-performance computing field.
By David A. Bader, Distinguished Professor and Director of Institute for Data Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology , 6/4/2021
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Businesses Boost Security Budgets. Where Will the Money Go?
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Most organizations plan to spend more on security, leaders say in a report that explores their toughest challenges, post-breach costs, and spending priorities.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 5/25/2021
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How Attackers Weigh the Pros and Cons of BEC Techniques
Kelly Sheridan, Staff Editor, Dark Reading
News
Security researchers discuss attackers' evolving methodologies in business email compromise and phishing campaigns.
By Kelly Sheridan Staff Editor, Dark Reading, 5/18/2021
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Cisco Plans to Create 'Premium' SecureX Offering With Kenna Security Features
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
Executives from Cisco share insights on the networking giant's ambitious security strategy.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 5/18/2021
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Wanted: The (Elusive) Cybersecurity 'All-Star'
Steve Zurier, Contributing Writer
News
Separate workforce studies by (ISC)² and ISACA point to the need for security departments to work with existing staff to identify needs and bring entry-level people into the field.
By Steve Zurier Contributing Writer, 5/5/2021
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Dark Reading Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Tim Wilson, Editor in Chief, Dark Reading,
Commentary
Cybersecurity news site begins 16th year with plans to improve site, deliver more content on cyber threats and best practices.
By Tim Wilson, Editor in Chief, Dark Reading , 5/3/2021
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Malicious PowerShell Use, Attacks on Office 365 Accounts Surged in Q4
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
There was also a sharp increase in overall malware volumes in the fourth quarter of 2020, COVID-19 related attack activity, and mobile malware, new data shows.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 4/15/2021
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Build a Post-Pandemic AI Strategy for Resilience, Recovery
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
As companies recover from the pandemic, scaling AI capabilities across the organization can bring the agility and speed demanded to stay competitive.
By Mark Dineen, Managing Director, Accenture IT , 4/2/2021
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Innovation in a COVID World: 4 Steps for CIOs To Get It Done
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
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You want to launch new products, meet your customer’s needs, and grow the business. Here’s how.
By Tom Puthiyamadam, Consumer Markets Consulting Leader, Digital Product Leader, PwC , 3/31/2021
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What We Know (and Don't Know) So Far About the 'Supernova' SolarWinds Attack
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
A look at the second elusive attack targeting SolarWinds software that researchers at Secureworks recently cited as the handiwork of Chinese nation-state hackers.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 3/30/2021
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Why IT Roles Are Broadening
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
The world of IT is constantly evolving and with it, IT positions. However, there's no one path that will suit all organizations.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 3/30/2021
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SolarWinds Experimenting With New Software Build System in Wake of Breach
Jai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
News
CISO of SolarWinds now has complete autonomy to stop product releases if security concerns exist, CEO says.
By Jai Vijayan Contributing Writer, 3/26/2021
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How Quickly Are Companies Really Adopting Cloud? It’s Complicated
Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary
Commentary
While cloud computing is becoming ever-more common in enterprise IT, what the hype leaves out is that most companies are still relatively early in the adoption cycle.
By Nicholas Dimotakis, VP, Worldwide Field Engineering, Canonical , 3/26/2021
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