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Opinion stories

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security
Digital Transformation

Future-proofing financial services: The new era of AI-enhanced identity security

AI-enhanced identity security is essential as 93% of financial services leaders grapple with data breaches. How can AI modernise and fortify their defences?.

By Nam Lam • 5 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?
Network Infrastructure

Is cloud complexity the biggest security threat of our time?

Australian businesses grapple with security vulnerabilities due to rising cloud complexity, leading to increased cyber threats and corporate survival issues.

By Scott McKinnel • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order
Large Language Models

Copilot is a powerful workspace tool – if you have your data house in order

From helping craft a memo in minutes instead of days to summarising emails and video transcripts, Copilot is proving a valuable tool, but organisations need to be strategic about its use and remember that good quality content – or information – is still king.

By Pat Brogan • 6 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities
Software Development

Patch Tuesday has revealed 61 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's May 2024 Patch Tuesday addresses 61 vulnerabilities, including three zero-days. Two critical RCE flaws and browser patches are also highlighted.

By Adam Barnett • 4 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
How your organisation can get exception handling of one-off requests right
DataCentre infrastructure

How your organisation can get exception handling of one-off requests right

When users encounter allowlisting restrictions, it matters how these are handled—in the backend for maintaining security posture and in the front end for user experience.

By Scott Hesford • 5 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Unified Communications

Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.

By Ashwin Ram • 5 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers
Risk & Compliance

Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

Unveiling the importance of a comprehensive compliance framework, this report guides IT decision-makers through the complexity of compliance challenges.

By Michael Aminzade • 6 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
Enhance the human connection in IT support services with AI
Data Privacy

Enhance the human connection in IT support services with AI

Harmonising AI with human expertise, IT support services are enhancing customer experience while meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

By Eric Helmer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study
Data governance

Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study

Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
You cannot protect what you do not understand
Ransomware

You cannot protect what you do not understand

Understanding your digital landscape is key to defence against cyber threats, with the Absolute Cyber Resilience Risk Index 2024 report illuminating the real-world data.

By Christy Wyatt • 6 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains
Fintech

The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains

COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.

By Julian Harris • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
Customer Experience

Why eCommerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection

In the cyber-threat landscape, eCommerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.

By John Agger • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity
Malware

How the evolution of AI will reshape cybersecurity

From the foundations laid by Alan Turing to today's AI-mainstream force, discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising cybersecurity, aiding defence and posing new challenges.

By Anthony Daniel • 4 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice
EduTech

Data democratisation is a balance between empowerment and best practice

Data Democratisation offers the potential for self-service solutions, but risks of misuse call for a careful balance between user empowerment and proper data management practices.

By Michael Ogilvie • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit
Crypto

Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit

Janine Grainger discusses the dangers of an excessive focus on sensational crypto headlines, stressing the importance of understanding broad market dynamics for astute investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail
DevOps

High-street stores' software failures: A wake-up call for retail

Repeated software failures at major UK retailers, resulting in delivery hiccups and incorrect payments, highlight an urgent need for improved system maintenance and quality assurance.

By Stephen Johnson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024