Business intelligence

Real-time web data -- a new source of competitive intelligence [Q&A]

Gathering real-time public web data for business intelligence is a new competitive asset for some companies, but little information is available about the use cases for such data.

We spoke to Aleksandras Šulženko, product owner at Oxylabs.io, to learn more about how web data can be a valuable resource for enterprises.

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Hacking and why it can be good for cybersecurity [Q&A]

Hacking tends to have something of a bad name, but there are many hackers who do good work, identifying flaws before they can be exploited in cyberattacks.

However, many of these people operate in the shadows for fear of being prosecuted for violating legislation. We talked to Laurie Mercer, director of sales engineering at security platform HackerOne, to discuss whether ethical hackers need to be more open about their activities in order to bring about change and how ethical hacking is making organizations safer.

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Enterprise AI

Preparing the workforce for AI [Q&A]

Artificial intelligence isn't all that new, but recently the availability of tools like ChatGPT has catapulted it into the public consciousness. When it comes to introducing AI in the workplace though it's inevitable that some people will perceive it as a threat.

We talked to Khadim Batti, Whatfix CEO and co-founder, to discover how enterprise leaders can prepare their workforces for AI and overcome the challenges that it presents.

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Why CSOs are prioritizing PKI infrastructure as they adapt to post-quantum cryptography [Q&A]

A growing number of machine identities leaves organizations with the task of managing increasingly complex PKI infrastructure.

We spoke to Chris Hickman, CSO of Keyfactor, about how organizations can go about reducing PKI complexity as well as other trends to keep in mind as they adapt to an era of post-quantum cryptography.

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Physical meets digital -- the changing world of augmented reality [Q&A]

The physical and digital worlds continue to intertwine in new and exciting ways, and more precise mapping of the real world opens up unique opportunities for brands to drive more traffic and engagement to physical locations.

We spoke to Rypplzz CEO Josh Pendrick about why he believes augmented reality is a sector that's ripe for disruption.

By Ian Barker -
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When is an IT risk a cyber risk? And why the difference matters [Q&A]

There tends to be some confusion about where cyber risk ends and where IT risk starts and the terms are often used interchangeably.

We spoke to Gary Lynam, head of ERM advisory at risk management specialist Protecht, to find out more about understanding and managing the different types of risk that enterprises face.

By Ian Barker -
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Uncovering the security gaps that expose hybrid identity systems to attackers [Q&A]

Hybrid computing environments, which combine on-premises and cloud-based technologies, have become increasingly common in recent years. This shift has created new security challenges for IT leaders, particularly when it comes to managing the security of identity environments.

We spoke with Ran Harel, associate vice president of security products at Semperis, to find out more about the changing risk landscape and how it can be addressed.

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How object storage can contribute to cybersecurity analytics [Q&A]

Data volumes are growing exponentially year after year, this means huge amounts of log data that security teams are struggling to collect, analyze and act on in a timely manner.

As a result, security teams are inundated with data that is fragmented across locations and platforms. We spoke to CTO of MinIO Ugur Tigli to discuss how modern object storage can be used to build automated cybersecurity analytics pipelines to break down these barriers and enable security teams to quickly take action on the information stored in log files.

By Ian Barker -
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How do you know what's real and what's AI? [Q&A]

The world is increasingly buzzing with stories about AI generated content. Today when you contact a business you might equally well be talking to a bot as a human, but is it possible to spot AI generated content and should we be worried about it?

We spoke to Gaurav Kachhawa, chief product officer of conversational messaging platform Gupshup, to find out how to distinguish AI-generated content, as well as the ethics that surround its use.

By Ian Barker -
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The top drivers of wasted IT spend in a hybrid-first environment [Q&A]

From rising collaboration expenses to a need for more devices per employee, hybrid work models have driven a need for new investments in workplace technology.

However, a significant portion of IT spend is wasted in a hybrid-first environment, often due to a reliance on manual processes that don't provide much-needed visibility into organizational endpoints.

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Blockchain

The importance of blockchain security in an interconnected world [Q&A]

Blockchain is best known for its application in securing cryptocurrency. But in recent years it's expanded to drive emerging business in other sectors such as healthcare, real estate, smart contracts, and more.

Because blockchain ensures a tamper-proof ledger of the distributed transactions, it's sometimes used for high-risk transactions and exchanges. But this presents high stakes opportunities for adversaries to steal money and sensitive information.

By Ian Barker -
Money

Optimizing tech spend to drive value through economic turbulence [Q&A]

Sustained economic volatility has forced organizations of all sizes to make difficult decisions. Whether it's reducing headcount, lowering operational overhead, or cutting costs in other areas, business leaders are looking to increase agility, efficiency, and flexibility ahead of a looming recession.

Global business leaders are facing a unique set of challenges, and many are looking at their tech spend as an area for cost savings. We spoke to Ryan Newsome, chief technology officer at Motus, about how enterprise decision makers can evaluate tech spend through the lens of value creation rather than simply reducing costs.

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Checklist

How an IT asset checklist can set up CISOs for success [Q&A]

The Great Resignation and tech layoffs have pushed staff turnover to an all-time high. And with every personnel change, years of institutional knowledge are lost in the transition. That information can be critically important for security executives, like CISOs, who must be the ultimate stewards of organizational security across an ever-changing attack surface.

Organizational environments today are increasingly complex and constantly evolving, making it challenging to understand exactly what is at risk at any given moment. For CISOs joining an organization, it is vital to understand exactly what is on their environment to effectively secure it.

By Ian Barker -
Artificial intelligence

The evolution of AI in the enterprise [Q&A]

In the last year or so, AI has suddenly been the thing that everyone's talking about, thanks largely to ChatGPT. There's a good deal of discussion around where AI is headed in the future and the opportunities and threats it presents.

We spoke to Josh Tobin, CEO of Gantry, an AI observability tool for platform models, about the evolution of AI in the enterprise and how businesses can make sure they don't get left behind.

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SaaS

Beating the headache of SaaS sprawl [Q&A]

Moving to the cloud has always presented something of a challenge, but the pandemic made things even more difficult because of the need to manage more applications across a distributed workforce.

Add in the issue of shadow IT, and enterprises are increasingly struggling with SaaS sprawl. We spoke to BetterCloud CTO, Jamie Tischart to learn more about the problem and how to deal with it.

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