Mon.Dec 04, 2017

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Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem

PerezBox

As has become customary over the past 8 years, I joined thousands of fellow WordPress enthusiasts and supporters for WordCamp US 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. For me, the highlight is. Read More. The post Gutenberg and The Impacts It’ll Have on the WordPress Business Ecosystem appeared first on PerezBox.

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Top 10 IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub blog posts of 2017

IBM Big Data Hub

Readers of the IBM Big Data & Analytics Hub were hungry for knowledge this year. They voraciously read blog posts about incorporating machine learning, choosing the best possible data model, determining how to make the most of data science skills, working with open source frameworks and more. Here are our top 10 blog posts of 2017.

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Velocity of change and the digital revolution

OpenText Information Management

We are all customers and we all have experiences. Customer Experience in Practice is a common-sense look at how we want to interact with companies, how we would *like* companies to interact with us vs. how companies want to market to us. There are many articles about the digital revolution, how it is impacting culture … The post Velocity of change and the digital revolution appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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The Evolution of Data Leaks

WIRED Threat Level

Equifax aside, companies are doing better at securing their info. But the phishers keep coming.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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"Crypto" Is Being Redefined as Cryptocurrencies

Schneier on Security

I agree with Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, " Cryptocurrencies aren't 'crypto' ": Lately on the internet, people in the world of Bitcoin and other digital currencies are starting to use the word "crypto" as a catch-all term for the lightly regulated and burgeoning world of digital currencies in general, or for the word "cryptocurrency" -- which probably shouldn't even be called "currency," by the way. [.].

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4 ways small businesses can effectively use big data

Information Management Resources

There are lots of simple methods an organization can use to effectively gather, analyze and make sense of information it already has to enhance business insights — without breaking the bank.

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e-Records 2017: “Establishing Information Governance for Local Governments in Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365”

The Texas Record

This is the fourth post of a multi-part recap of the 2017 e-Records Conference. Presentation materials from the conference are available on the e-Records 2017 website. Information Governance: Take Control and Succeed. The Public Information Act and Updates from the 85th Legislative Session. TSLAC Wants Your Electronic Records. Establishing Information Governance for Local Governments in Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365.

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The Rising Dangers of Unsecured IoT Technology

Dark Reading

As government regulation looms, the security industry must take a leading role in determining whether the convenience of the Internet of Things is worth the risk and compromise of unsecured devices.

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SLRM Customer Service Survey – Deadline Extended

The Texas Record

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. As a valued customer who works for a state agency or local government, you are invited to rate our services in this biennial customer service survey. This survey covers Records Management Assistance (consulting, training, and publications), records storage, and imaging for state agencies and local governments.

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How and Why Should You Be Tracking Geopolitical Risk?

Geopolitical risk is now at the top of the agenda for CEOs. But tracking it can be difficult. The world is more interconnected than ever, whether in terms of economics and supply chains or technology and communication. Geopolitically, however, it is becoming increasingly fragmented – threatening the operations, financial well-being, and security of globally connected companies.

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Start Planning for Next Year, This Year: eDiscovery Trends

eDiscovery Daily

We’re getting close to the end of another year. What do organized people in eDiscovery do when that happens? Start planning for next year. On his excellent Complex Discovery blog, Rob Robinson helps you get a “running start” in your planning for next year, with a preliminary list of eDiscovery-related industry events for 2018. From Legalweek (a.k.a., Legaltech) at the end of January to The Masters Conference Orlando event in November, Rob has identified 41 initial eDiscovery and cybersecurity

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NSA Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegally Retaining National Defense Secrets

Dark Reading

Nghia Hoang Pho faces up to eight years in prison for removing highly classified NSA data from workplace and storing it at home.

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Google Cracks Down On Nosy Android Apps

Threatpost

Google beefs up privacy protections on apps distributed via third-party Android marketplaces and Google Play that that collect personal data without user consent.

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FBI, Europol, Microsoft, ESET Team Up, Dismantle One of World's Largest Malware Operations

Dark Reading

Avalanche, aka Gamarue, aka Wauchos, malware enterprise spanned hundreds of botnets and 88 different malware families.

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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Ursnif Trojan Adopts New Code Injection Technique

Threatpost

Researchers have found a variant of Ursnif Trojan they said is a “v3 build” that targets Australian bank customers with new redirection attack techniques.

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PayPal's TIO Networks Suffered Data Breach Exposing Data on 1.6 Million Customers

Dark Reading

PayPal states TIO Networks, a payment processing company it acquired this summer, is not part of its network and PayPal remains unaffected by the breach.

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FTC Releases Agenda for Workshop on Consumer Informational Injuries

Hunton Privacy

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission released the final agenda for a workshop being held on December 12, 2017, that will address the various consumer injuries that result from the unauthorized access to or misuse of consumers’ personal information. Following opening remarks by Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen, the workshop will include four panel discussions on (1) the various types of injuries that result from information security incidents; (2) the factors used to assess such “infor

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ITALY: WHAT WILL DATA PROTECTION OFFICERS BE LIABLE FOR?

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies that process large amounts of sensitive personal data or consistently monitor data subjects on a large scale will be required to appoint a data protection officer (DPO). As discussed in our previous posts, the DPO will have significant responsibilities, including reporting on data to the highest management level.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Vicarious liability in UK data breach-related litigation – is Morrisons a game-changer?

Data Protection Report

The High Court in London has handed down a judgment establishing that, as a matter of English law, a company can be held vicariously liable in respect of data breaches caused by its employees. This means that a company can be held liable to compensate affected data subjects for loss – including non-pecuniary loss such as upset and distress – caused by a data breach, even when the breach was caused by an employee with no wrongdoing having been committed on the part of the company.

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Where Armis is Taking IoT Security Next

eSecurity Planet

VIDEO: Nadir Izrael, co-founder and CTO of Armis Security, discusses the evolving landscape for Internet of Things security.

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Data security strategies turn to risk reduction, role of AI

Information Management Resources

Predictions for 2018 include trends that may help solve the cybersecurity skills gap and the increasing use of artificial intelligence to protect information.

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Hacked IV Pumps and Digital Smart Pens Can Lead to Data Breaches

Dark Reading

Researcher to reveal IoT medical device dangers at Black Hat Europe this week.

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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Broadcom is said to delay higher Qualcomm bid to next year

Information Management Resources

The firm, which has said it would prefer friendly negotiations, may be holding off on offering more until Qualcomm’s ongoing acquisition of NXP Semiconductors NV is resolved.

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Tips for Writing Better Infosec Job Descriptions

Dark Reading

Security leaders frustrated with their talent search may be searching for the wrong skills and qualifications.

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Executives overestimate DevOps maturity

Information Management Resources

Many organizations overstate their progress, and the primary benefit connecting development and operations for both speed and quality is still elusive.

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The Trouble with Politicians Sharing Passwords

Troy Hunt

Yesterday I had a bunch of people point me at a tweet from a politician in the UK named Nadine Dorries. As it turns out, some folks were rather alarmed about her position on sharing what we would normally consider to be a secret. In this case, that secret is her password and, well, just read it: My staff log onto my computer on my desk with my login everyday.

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

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Facebook judge frowns on bid to toss biometric face print suit

Information Management Resources

The owner of the world’s largest social network faces claims that it violated the privacy of millions of users by gathering and storing facial recognition data without their consent.

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Regulators have bigger role to play in cybersecurity: Fed’s Quarles

Information Management Resources

Describing cybersecurity as the biggest risk facing the financial sector, Vice Chairman for Supervision Randal Quarles said regulators should more actively facilitate conversations between banks and national security agencies to boost digital security.

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Bitcoin job postings are surging on LinkedIn as price soars

Information Management Resources

While the number of listings within financial services is growing faster, the majority of crypto-related jobs -- 70 percent -- are still tied to software development.