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Exclusive: Bugcrowd's Nick McKenzie discusses the evolving role of CISOs
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
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ai
Bugcrowd's CISO has shared insights into how the role of Chief Information Security Officers is evolving amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
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Enviz partners with Hall & Hart to bring VR to home design
Last week
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martech
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cdp
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ar, vr & metaverse
Enviz partners with Hall and Hart to transform home design with VR, offering clients an immersive experience that improves visualisation and decision-making.
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Organisations urged to take a proactive approach to ransomware threats
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ransomware
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edutech
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devops
With July designated Ransomware Awareness Month, organisations are urged to understand ransomware threats and adopt proactive strategies for better cyber resilience.
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Arc secures DSTG contract for advanced defence project
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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awareness
Arc Professional Services wins DSTG contract for RDH project, enhancing situational awareness within the Australian Defence Force and FVEY partners.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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cryptocurrency
Businesses face growing deepfake threats, as illustrated by a US$25 million scam targeting a Hong Kong employee. Awareness, training, and advanced tools are crucial to safeguard against such risks.
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Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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victim support
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netsafe
The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.
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Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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vietnam
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spending
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social media
Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.
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GitHub unveils new initiatives for Global Accessibility Day
Fri, 17th May 2024
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paas
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martech
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iaas
GitHub launches innovative accessibility initiatives, led by their first Head of Accessibility, Ed Summers, to enhance inclusivity for over 100 million developers.
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Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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it training
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data science
Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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coding
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government
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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XPO Logistics launches training for neurodiversity champions
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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it training
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hcm
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awareness
XPO Logistics fosters inclusivity by offering training for 'neurodiversity champions', part of a drive to better understand neurodiversity and create a more welcoming work environment.
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Leaked secrets on GitHub rose by 28% in 2023, report reveals
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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it training
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
The 2024 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 28% rise in new secret occurrences leaked on GitHub in 2023, exposing a significant security gap and putting various sectors at risk.
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IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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hpe
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iwd
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workplace
The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.
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REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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research
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
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Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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oecd
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data management
Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.
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ScarCruft's evolving tactics analysed by SentinelLabs
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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malware
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devops
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apm
Suspected North Korean threat group ScarCruft is reportedly targeting South Korean entities and experts on North Korean affairs, reveals a new study.
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Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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apple
Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.
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UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital literacy
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connectivity
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government
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.
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Integral Ad Science launches Quality Attention measurement tool
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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martech
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cx
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awareness
Integral Ad Science introduces the Quality Attention measurement tool, utilising AI, eye-tracking and media quality assessment, to optimise advertisement performance and attention capture.
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Schneider Electric becomes founding member of Australian Sustainability Tech Council
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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it training
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edutech
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power / energy
Schneider Electric joins the newly formed Sustainability Tech Council in Australia; aims to fast-track sustainability efforts.