Enterprises struggle to govern use of AI in development
A new study from Checkmarx shows that 99 percent of enterprises are using AI code generation tools, yet only 29 percent have established any form of governance.
The survey of 900 CISOs and application security professionals worldwide finds 15 percent of respondents have explicitly prohibited the use of AI tools for code generation within their organizations.
IT and security leaders feel less safe than a year ago
A new study from Appsbroker CTS finds 79 percent of IT and cybersecurity leaders believe that emerging technologies like GenAI will 'change the game', leaving them unprepared.
In addition 90 percent say the risk and severity of cyberattacks has increased over the past year, while 61 percent believe the attack surface is now 'impossible to control'.
If you're sticking with Windows 10, use this trick to make it look a bit more like Windows 11 for free
For many people a new version of Windows is about little more than a slightly updated look and feel. With the average user hardly scratching the surface of the operating system's features, looks can be one of the most important things.
You may be one of the many people who see little reason to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or it may be that hardware requirements make it impossible. Whatever your reason for continuing to use Windows 10, you can treat your eyes to some of the Windows 11 aesthetics using a neat trick.
RICOH Meeting 360 V2 enhances virtual meeting experiences with integrated video conferencing technology
PFU America, Inc. has launched the RICOH Meeting 360 V2. It is designed to improve the experience of hybrid meetings, offering 360-degree panoramic views and omnidirectional audio capabilities. This technology aims to make online interactions more inclusive and effective by providing lifelike meeting environments.
Featuring advanced speaker detection, the Meeting 360 V2 automatically focuses on the current speaker and adjusts the screen layout to keep the meeting engaging. This device supports flexible work arrangements, increasingly common in today's work culture.
Intel-based Radxa X4 Raspberry Pi alternative can run both Microsoft Windows 11 and Linux
If you have been thinking of buying an ARM-based Raspberry Pi, you may want to reconsider. You see, a new alternative SoC computer, the Radxa X4, is powered by the Intel N100 processor, part of the Alder Lake-N series. That processor will allow you to run full Windows 11 as well as Linux-based operating systems.
This board offers quad-core processing with speeds up to 3.4 GHz and is supported by Intel’s UHD Graphics. This device is equipped with a variety of features tailored to meet the needs of a diverse user base. Memory options range from 4GB to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and additional onboard eMMC storage options are available.
Get 'Excel Formulas & Functions For Dummies, 6th Edition' (worth $25) for FREE
There's a Swiss Army knife in your digital toolbox that can multiply your productivity and make you the smartest guy or gal in almost any room. It's called Microsoft Excel.
If you're like most people, you've barely scratched the surface of what this powerful tool's hundreds of built-in functions can do. But with a little help from Excel Formulas & Functions For Dummies, you'll soon be organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data like a pro.
Almost three-quarters of US companies have a deepfake response plan
Given the level of worry around the influence of deepfakes -- as we reported yesterday -- it's perhaps not surprising to learn that companies are developing their own deepfake response plans.
A new survey of over 2,600 global IT and cybersecurity professionals, from software recommendation engine GetApp, finds 73 percent of US respondents report that their organization has developed a deepfake response plan.
Micron 9550 NVMe SSD is world’s fastest for data centers
Micron has introduced the 9550 NVMe SSD, heralded as the fastest SSD for data centers, particularly optimized for AI workloads. This product integrates Micron's proprietary technologies including its controller, NAND, DRAM, and firmware into a cohesive solution designed for high performance, power efficiency, and enhanced security in data center operations.
The Micron 9550 SSD boasts sequential read speeds of 14.0GB/s and write speeds of 10.0GB/s, claiming up to 67 percent better performance compared to similar SSDs on the market. It also excels in random read and write speeds, which are essential for demanding AI applications such as large language models and graph neural networks. The SSD notably improves workload completion times by up to 33 percent in specific AI training tasks and increases throughput for NVIDIA Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage by up to 34 percent.
Cyber threats we can expect at the Paris Olympics
Nation state-sponsored threat actors, organized cybercriminal cartels and hacktivists are expected to be active during the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics, which will be hosted against a fractured geopolitical landscape, including Russia's war in Ukraine and Israel's conflict with Hamas. There will likely be three types:
Nation-state sabotage: Russian nation state-level cyber units will likely attempt to sabotage the 2024 Games, something that we have already observed in previous years during both the 2018 Winter Olympics as well as the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics in which Russia’s GRU military intelligence service engaged in cyber reconnaissance, targeting officials and organizations involved in the events. With Russia being suspended from participation as a sanction from the International Olympic Committee for its invasion of Ukraine, operations launched by Moscow-aligned cyber forces, such as Sandworm (a group that attacked previous events with the “Olympic Destroyer” malware), will likely surge in retaliation. Motivation for these efforts would likely include retaliation, damaging the reputation of the Paris Olympics to promote its own 2024 World Friendship Games in September, and to counter French President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-Ukraine position.
Six steps to protecting data in financial services companies
There is no shortage of news headlines about companies falling victim to cyber breaches and the astounding costs associated with them. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15 percent increase since 2020. For the financial services industry, the cost is even higher at $5.9 million per breach; that is 28 percent above the global average.
In addition to the higher price tag associated with a cyber breach, companies within the financial industry must also adhere to evolving compliance regulations that dictate how they respond to an attack and where they must invest to reduce the total risk.
Migrating to the cloud: The key to business scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness
Whenever a new technology hits the business mainstream, key decision makers try to figure out how it can be incorporated into their existing workflows. This is driven by the need to stay on the cutting edge and not lose out to competitors, as well as the goal of constantly improving efficiency and cutting costs. The most obvious current example of this is AI, which is the hot new piece of technology that businesses are trying to utilize. The other main technology that exemplifies this is cloud computing.
There are many reasons organizations are looking to the cloud as a business enabler, with scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness being only a portion of the long list. Any business that is not currently considering incorporating some aspect of cloud technology into their existing systems will fall behind compared to the rest of the industry, due to the many ways in which it can benefit workflows and help drive revenue.
Windows 10 KB5040525 update patches a slew of WDAC problems, fixes Windows Backup, and addresses many more issues
It is the time of the month when Microsoft releases preview versions of updates for Windows, and with the KB5040525 update the company has a large number of fixes that will be welcomed by Windows 10 users.
Among the biggest improvements are fixes for various issues with Windows Defender Application Control. As well as addressing a troublesome memory leak, Microsoft has also taken steps to prevent stop errors caused by certain policies. Elsewhere there are WPA3 fixes, a problem with Windows Backup has been patched, and a DHCP Option 235 gremlin has been thwacked.
Facing the security challenge of quantum computing [Q&A]
Now that we're beginning to overcome the obstacles to creating a commercially viable quantum computer it's important to consider the security threat that these vastly more powerful machines will pose.
Not least of these is the threat to encryption which puts everyone's online security at risk. We spoke to Nils Gerhardt, chief technology officer and head of product for Utimaco, to explore what a post-quantum future may look like.
MSI announces new Cubi NUC mini PC
MSI has launched the brand-new Cubi NUC series mini PC. The MSI Cubi NUC Series, which includes the Cubi NUC 1M, Cubi NUC 1MG, and Cubi NUC 13MQG, is recognized for its sleek design that integrates into any modern workspace or home environment. It has been crafted with attention to detail, and its compact form factor is complemented by environmentally friendly materials, such as PCR plastics and recycled molded pulp for packaging, aligning with MSI's sustainability efforts.
The Cubi NUC 1M features Windows 11 Home, with MSI recommending Windows 11 Pro for business. It is powered by Intel Core processors, including the i7-150U, i5-120U, and i3-100U. The device uses the Intel SoC chipset and supports up to 64GB of DDR5 memory with two SO-DIMM slots. Graphics are handled by Intel Graphics, and security features include support for dTPM 2.0. The sound system is managed by Realtek ALC256.
Accenture launches AI Refinery framework with NVIDIA AI Foundry for custom Llama 3.1 models
Accenture has unveiled its Accenture AI Refinery framework, built on NVIDIA AI Foundry, to help clients develop custom LLM models using the newly introduced Llama 3.1 collection. This framework, part of Accenture’s foundation model services, is designed to enhance the use of generative AI by allowing businesses to create LLMs tailored to their specific domains and business processes.
The AI Refinery framework includes four main components: domain model customization and training, the Switchboard platform for model selection, an enterprise cognitive brain for indexing corporate knowledge, and Agentic architecture for autonomous AI actions.
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