The next era of information management [Q&A]
With the emergence of generative AI technology, information management is undergoing rapid transformation.
The productivity of knowledge workers is critically important to the growth and profitability of businesses, and organizations are turning to solutions that help automate mundane, time-consuming tasks. We talked to Antti Nivala, founder and CEO of M-Files, to find out more aboput this new era of information management.
SQL turns 50 this month -- why is it still going strong? [Q&A]
Data management language SQL (originally published as SEQUEL) first appeared in May 1974, so this month marks its 50th anniversary.
We spoke to Peter Zaitsev, founder at Percona, to find out why SQL has survived for the last 50 years, and is still the third most used language for programmers and software developers according to Stack Overflow.
CI/CD and how data is the gatekeeper of productivity [Q&A]
Using CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous deployment) is supposed to streamline and speed up application development.
However, outdated cloud-based approaches negate many of the benefits. Buildkite's co-founder and CEO, Keith Pitt helped pioneer the hybrid CI/CD approach, which combines elements of both managed and self-hosted CI/CD. With hybrid, users control the build environment and can customize their needs. We spoke to Keith to learn more
The changing face of the cybersecurity market [Q&A]
The cybersecurity world is a fast changing one with a constant arms race between attackers and defenders.
New entrants are always coming to the market with innovative technologies to solve particular problems. We spoke to Justin Somaini, a partner at cybersecurity venture capital firm YL Ventures, to find out more about up and coming security trends and shaping the future of cybersecurity.
The human challenges of dealing with security alert backlogs [Q&A]
Most security teams experience some level of alert overload, struggling to prioritize the issues demanding immediate attention from those that are less pressing. This can lead to a backlog of problems to be dealt with and consequent stress on team members.
We talked to Yoav Nathaniel, CEO and co-founder of Silk Security, about why alert backlog is a people problem rather than a technological problem and how IT and security teams can overcome this challenge.
Understanding the good and bad of no-code solutions [Q&A]
In an era where accessibility is key, companies are increasingly turning to no-code platforms to simplify complex technical processes.
But what fundamental principles should organizations adopt when striving to make intricate technical workflows accessible to a broader audience via no-code? To find out we spoke to Michal Koor, CEO and co-founder of of no-code platform Vectary.
Addressing digital transformation needs in the public sector [Q&A]
Many organizations are embracing the benefits of digital transformation to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Historically the public sector has often lagged behind when it comes to new technology, but digital transformation can have a significant effect in delivering better value and services. We spoke to Praveen Karadiguddi, CEO at Scrumconnect Consulting, to find out more about how transformation projects can work in the public sector.
Ransomware rampage -- how to fight back against attacks [Q&A]
Amid a tumultuous 2023 marked by economic anxieties and rising geopolitical tensions, threat actors seized the opportunity to weaponize fear and uncertainty. While ransomware trends had previously ebbed and flowed, experiencing a 23 percent decrease in just the first half of 2022, they took a shocking turn in 2023, skyrocketing by a staggering 95 percent.
We spoke with Andrew Costis, chapter leader of the Adversary Research Team at AttackIQ, to discuss why ransomware has taken headlines by storm and how the industry can empower security teams with the tools to fight back.
Cloud security and speed -- how fast do your processes need to be? [Q&A]
Moving to the cloud offers many benefits for businesses, but it doesn't remove the need to keep your systems secure. The tools that make the cloud fast and attractive for business can also be used by attackers.
We spoke to Anna Belak, director, Office of Cybersecurity at Sysdig to discuss the pain points that she sees security teams dealing with today, where those problems come from, and how to address them around process and skills rather than just looking at the tech side.
The dynamics of modern Windows device management [Q&A]
Despite Apple and Linux gaining ground in recent years Windows still commands over 50 percent of the endpoint desktop market.
This means that Windows device management is a key priority for enterprises. We spoke to Apu Pavithran, founder and CEO of Hexnode, to learn more about device management and how it can be used effectively.
Biometric bias and how to prevent it [Q&A]
As we move away from passwords to other forms of authentication, there's increasing reliance being placed on technologies like biometrics.
But there's growing evidence that this technology could be flawed, with facial recognition exhibiting higher error rates for those with darker skin for example. We spoke to Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni, CTO of Aware, to discuss the ethical issue of bias in biometrics and what needs to be done to prevent it.
How AI is having an impact on software testing [Q&A]
Artificial intelligence is making its way into many areas of the tech industry, with the introduction of large language models making it much more accessible.
One of the areas where it's having a big impact is software testing, where it allows companies to provide better support to existing software teams and refocus their efforts on development.
Why you should worry more about SaaS than generative AI [Q&A]
There's a lot of talk at the moment about how the use of AI opens up businesses to additional risk. But is AI itself the issue or is it the way in which it's integrated with other applications?
We talked to Ran Senderovitz, chief operating officer of Wing Security, to discuss how enterprises need to re-prioritize their security to address the real attack surface, the SaaS apps that leverage AI.
Is your zero trust program at risk of failure? [Q&A]
Zero trust is no longer a 'nice to have' for cybersecurity leaders. As organizations embrace hybrid and remote workforces, the volume of cyberattacks and data breaches involving unauthorized access to networks, applications and systems has surged.
In response, cybersecurity leaders are striving to adopt a zero trust approach to security to reduce the risk of data breaches, ransomware and insider threats. However, the success of these efforts are being undermined by a variety of factors.
Will the conversational web see the end of tech giants' app stores? [Q&A]
The rise of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT has brought us a step closer to a 'conversational web' where it's possible to find information and access services without needing an app.
This could potentially mean the end of app stores from the likes of Apple and Google and disrupt the whole app ecosystem.
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