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MY TAKE: Why ‘basic research’ is so vital to bringing digital transformation to full fruition

The Last Watchdog

Biomedical engineer Dr. Joe Alexander, the former medical director at pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, grabbed a distinguished scientist post, as well. More about these paradigm shifters below. There was no hard sell needed to attract this level of talent, Gomi told me.

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Data breaches: the financial cost of poor planning

IT Governance

Ponemon Institute’s 2018 Cost of a Data Breach Study considers the financial impact associated with a breach. This reflects recent figures , suggesting that NotPetya, a 2017 ransomware attack that hit organisations across the globe, cost pharmaceutical giant Merck $135 million in lost sales in the first three months after the attack.

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STEPS FORWARD: Math geniuses strive to make a pivotal advance — by obfuscating software code

The Last Watchdog

Simply put, iO must be achieved in order to preserve privacy and security while tapping into the next generation of IT infrastructure. Alexander now heads up studies to advance “digital twin” technology, focusing on eventual deployment of a virtual human heart. The future benefits NTT Research has other irons in the fire.

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Encryption – A Feasible Savior against Prevalent Privacy Issues in Business Communication

Security Affairs

Safeguard the integrity of intellectual property, especially when there’s a risk of corporate espionage, which is prevalent in industries like pharmaceuticals, etc. For instance, a 2019 Global Encryption Trends study reports that only 45% of companies implement strict encryption standards. Final Thoughts.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 461 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.