Using gamification to make cybersecurity training compelling drama at ITV
UK’s biggest commercial TV program maker ITV says pandemic ‘Escape Room’ cyber-training turned an unpopular course into one staff now can’t get enough of.
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Campaigners call for ban on use of facial recognition tech in UK
The British Government has updated its guidance on use of facial recognition technologies, as police forces persist with their use.
Apple's child protections open a Pandora's Box of future privacy violations
A well-intentioned road to hell - Apple's move against child abuse has a long tail behind it that rings lots of alarm bells.
Monetizing stolen data has never been easier, fueling more expensive breaches
Recent security reports from IBM and others prompt a discussion of the causes and consequences of the continual stream of enterprise data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Want to democratize your analytics? Then stay away from Zero Trust security
Zero Trust security is often hyped as the solution to enterprise data breaches. But if your corporate goal is the democratization of analytics, Zero Trust security is a flawed approach. Here's my rebuttal to Zero Trust advocates.
Countering the counterfeiters - a suitable case for blockchain
The growing problem of counterfeit products turns out to be a legitimate use for blockchain.
How Domino’s UK is using automation in the cloud to improve security
Shifting to the cloud has its benefits, but also brings with it some security challenges. Domino’s explains how it's using automation to improve its time to response for certain security incidents.
Enterprise hits and misses - SaaS vendors ace their earnings exams, while the virtual event silly season hits high gear
This week - SaaS vendors get a boost from the Vaccine Economy, while the virtual event silly season keeps digital scribes glued to their monitors. Digital transformation use cases prove instructive, but cybersecurity threats cast shadows. Your whiffs include another epic dose of Amazon hubris.
Enterprise hits and misses - digital acceleration earns its hype, cybersecurity gets real, and the market puts the brakes on autonomous cars
This week - digital acceleration gets industry credibility, while cybersecurity earns the US President's attention. ServiceNow makes waves with Knowledge 2021, and supply chains get scrutinized. Your whiffs include a trip to the trough (of disillusionment) for blockchain - and autonomous vehicles.
ServiceNow and Siemens Energy work together to help energy companies respond to cyberattacks
The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack saw an American oil pipeline have to halt operations. ServiceNow and Siemens aim to help energy companies respond more effectively to similar cyberattacks in the future.
The US National Security Commission issues its "Final Report on AI in Defense and Intelligence" - here are the takeaways
The US National Security Commission has issued a massive, 700 page "final report" on the impact of AI on defense and intelligence. The report's conclusions are concerning, and not without controversy. US tech leaders were directly involved in this report - the proposed plan of action is worth a close look.
Enterprise hits and misses - return-to-office sparks a future of work debate, Experian's API gets exploited, and Abobe Summit gets a content wrap
This week - return-to-office advocates express optimism about urban commutes, but there are other work models to consider. Experian's API gets exposed, while concerns over third party apps linger. Your whiffs include an episode of PR copywriting exuberance.
Ivanti - a company on the move aiming to solve the ‘anywhere workplace’ problem
Ivanti CEO Jim Schaper sees an opportunity to capture mid-market buyers that need solutions to solve problems created by our new ‘anywhere work’ reality.
