Stories by Simon Eid
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Data in the 21st century: Harness the power of a new age
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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data analytics
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siem
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martech
The COVID-19 crisis has shown the critical importance of data. Businesses that have embraced digital transformation are thriving in the Data Age.
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4 ways AU’s job market will change in 2019 thanks to AI and ML
Thu, 14th Mar 2019
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siem
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ai
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splunk
Splunk's Simon Eid delves into all the difficult issues, like will robots take IT jobs and what this means for the future of jobs in AU.
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NSW government's new cyber security strategy
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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cybersecurity
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opinion
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nsw
The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.
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GDPR: Australia is at the tip of the security iceberg. It’s time to sink or swim
Thu, 24th May 2018
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siem
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data privacy
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cloud services
As GDPR looms, Australian firms face mounting pressure to tighten data security or risk severe sanctions. Machine learning might be their lifeline.
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IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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siem
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iot security
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iot
Splunk ANZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.
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Damage control: Are your computer systems ready to recover?
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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dr
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siem
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cloud services
Victoria's auditor-general warns that 41% of state agencies lack disaster recovery plans, leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to massive IT disruptions.
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Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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siem
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ai
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gartner
In 2018, Australian businesses will harness machine learning and AI technology for seamless operations, pre-trained models, and enhanced IoT functionalities.
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Three ways to proactively manage cybersecurity for Aussie businesses
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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data analytics
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siem
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martech
Amidst high-profile hacks, Aussie firms are urged to bolster defences with key cybersecurity strategies to deter relentless cyber threats.
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Why big data protection is actually a team sport
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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data analytics
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ddos
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siem
Across the globe, backdoors in IoT systems provide hackers with millions of unprotected gateways into IT infrastructure.