Fri.Jul 22, 2016

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Protecting Your VoIP System from Security Threats

IT Toolbox

In today's technology-driven world, a major concern for many IT departments is securing confidential and important business data. Breaches are common and can be a disaster for companies, and securing VoIP lines is no exception. Let's take a look at some of the common issues that arise with cloud-based phone systems and how you can protect your VoIP system from security threats.

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Tech firms tackle IoT security with management protocol

Computer Weekly

A group of tech firms have joined forces to develop a management protocol for IoT devices that could pave the way to an open, interoperable standard to address security and privacy risks

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New Microsoft Data Center in Iowa Will Be 1.7M Square Feet

Data Center Knowledge

Company expects to spend up to $2B on its third West Des Moines facility Read More.

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Jihadists’ digital tools revealed

Computer Weekly

A report by dark web intelligence firm Flashpoint reveals how jihadist groups use common security and other tools to hide their digital communications from national security forces

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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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Gartner: Cloud Shift to Account for $1 Trillion in Spending by 2020

Data Center Knowledge

In 2016, the aggregate amount of cloud shift will reach $111 billion, ballooning to $216 billion in 2020, according to analysts Read More.

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Facebook completes first flight of UK internet drone

Computer Weekly

Facebook has completed the first test flight in a year-long programme for its UK-developed Aquila drone designed to enable internet connections in remote areas, using high-speed laser communications

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Privacy Shield gets green light – for now

Computer Weekly

Privacy Shield faces inevitable legal challenges, so organisations should prepare by considering legal and practical alternatives

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Anonymity is no more.

IT Toolbox

There is a reason I don't hack into computers. Not that I can't and not that I haven't. In my duties as a system administrator I have done so, legally and to the companies own computers. I can honestly say I have never hacked into a third parties computer at all without their knowledge. There is a reason I don't do this. It is very simple.

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UK government needs 2,800 extra digital staff to deliver current plans

Computer Weekly

Head of the National Audit Office highlights risks from a 'digital capability' gap across Whitehall

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Questions for Your ERP vendor

IT Toolbox

Selecting an ERP vendor involves questions – lots of questions. It's important to get as much information as possible in the selection process since choosing the right product from the right vendor is one of the most critical decisions in the implementation process. It can literally make or break the entire project. There are a great many questions you need to ask.

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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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VMworld Europe User Awards 2016 open for entries

Computer Weekly

The VMworld Europe User Awards 2016 are now open for entries until 5 September.

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Oscium Brings 5 GHz to Its WiPry Spectrum Analysis

IT Toolbox

In late 2015, I took a look at Oscium’s WiPry Pro spectrum analyzer. Among the various spec-an tools on the market for Wi-Fi professionals, that version of WiPry was unique in its construction as a “dongle” that connects to Apple iDevices.

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PowerShell: MSI Function that Installs, Uninstalls, and Repairs with Verification

Mick's IT Blog

With the enormous help of Sapien's PowerShell Studio , I wrote this is an all encompassing MSI update to the MSI-By-Name Uninstaller I published. This function will install, uninstall, uninstall-by-application-name, and repair an MSI. It has the ability to write logs to the %TEMP% directory, or a directory of your choice. The switches are set by default to /qb- /norestart, but can be changed by using the -Switches parameter when calling the script.

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Companies Should Show Job Applicants More Love, Less Neglect

IT Toolbox

Companies continue to mistreat job applicants at their own peril, as a workforce itching to switch jobs has made it a job hunter's market. Our HR tech columnist shares tips on how to treat job hunters better.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Amazon Said to Be Mulling Data Center Construction in Italy

Data Center Knowledge

Company reportedly eyeing old power plants for conversion to data centers Read More.

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Does the C-Suite underestimate SAP vulnerabilities?

IT Toolbox

A recent study undertaken by Ponemon Institute revealed a number of risks of SAP cyber breaches and claims that the C-Suite underestimates the vulnerabilities in SAP systems.

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A hackable election: 5 things you need to know about e-voting machines

Network World

As the U.S. heads toward an especially contentious national election in November, 15 states are still clinging to outdated electronic voting machines that don't support paper printouts used to audit their internal vote counts. E-voting machines without attached printers are still being used in a handful of presidential swing states, leading some voting security advocates to worry about the potential of a hacked election.

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Heartbleed Vulnerability Test

Galido

Years after its been reported, it still remains a risk. A security bug, discovered in 2014 named “Heartbleed” may have made your login/passwords vulnerable on affected sites. You are encouraged to change your passwords if you’ve entered sensitive information on vulnerable websites. “The Heartbleed bug allows anyone on the Internet to read the memory of the systems protected by the vulnerable versions of the OpenSSL software.

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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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Cybersecurity: A vertical industry application?

Network World

Cybersecurity has always been a horizontal technology practice that’s roughly the same across all industry sectors. Yes, some industries have different regulations, use cases or business processes that demand specific security controls, but overall every company needs things like firewalls, IDS/IPS, threat management gateways and antivirus software regardless.

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IDG Contributor Network: Mastercard's new logo spits on plastic

ComputerWorld IT Management

Logo redesigns, while nicely profitable for designers and consultants, rarely do a heck of a lot for the company behind the logo. Consumers generally don't care or even notice. But sometimes, subtle changes are meant to convey important changes, although it can take the skills of an old-school Kremlinologist to decipher them. Take the case of Mastercard's new logo and typography, rolled out last week.

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Firefox sets kill-Flash schedule

Network World

Mozilla yesterday said it will follow other browser markers by curtailing use of Flash in Firefox next month. The open-source developer added that in 2017 it will dramatically expand the anti-Flash restrictions: Firefox will require users to explicitly approve the use of Flash for any reason by any website. As have its rivals, Mozilla cast the limitations (this year) and elimination (next year) as victories for Firefox users, citing improved security, longer battery life on laptops and faster we

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From Shelter to Forever Home, Big Data Helps Pets

Dataconomy

When it comes to pets, there’s almost nothing an owner wouldn’t do. Many people have a certain soft spot for cats and dogs, and it’s no surprise that organizations and individuals alike are looking to utilize big data to make pets’ lives better. Data’s greatest use may be in adoption. The post From Shelter to Forever Home, Big Data Helps Pets appeared first on Dataconomy.

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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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Researchers release free decryption tools for PowerWare and Bart ransomware

Network World

Security researchers have released tools this week that could help users recover files encrypted by two relatively new ransomware threats: Bart and PowerWare. PowerWare, also known as PoshCoder, was first spotted in March, when it was used in attacks against healthcare organizations. It stood out because it was implemented in Windows PowerShell, a scripting environment designed for automating system and application administration tasks.

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Video: How big data drove Ted Cruz's campaign and is driving business decisions

Tech Republic Big Data

Chris Wilson, former Director of Data and Analytics for Ted Cruz for President, explains the role of big data in the 2016 presidential campaign and how every business can use direct targeting to reach customers.

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Sift Security helps SecOps teams analyze and visualize patterns of threats and speed up investigations  

Network World

This column is available in a weekly newsletter called IT Best Practices. Click here to subscribe. . There's a powerful new generation of security operations (SecOps) tools coming to market designed to help SecOps teams find and react to threats much quicker than before. The best of these tools also enable security analysts to proactively hunt for threats that might be present in their enterprise environment.

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4 signs it's time to look for a new job

ComputerWorld IT Management

Everyone has a bad day at work now and then, but when those bad days start to outnumber the good ones, it’s time to consider looking for a new job. As the economy continues to improve, there’s no reason to stay with a company that’s struggling to survive, or to settle for a role in which you’re not happy, says Howard Seidel, Partner at executive leadership and career consulting firm Essex Partners.

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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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How Apple and Facebook helped to take down KickassTorrents

Network World

It turns out that a couple of purchases on iTunes helped to bring down the mastermind behind KickassTorrents, one of the most popular websites for illegal file sharing. Apple and Facebook were among the companies that handed over data to the U.S. in its investigation of 30-year-old Artem Vaulin, the alleged owner of the torrent directory service. Vaulin was arrested in Poland on Wednesday, and U.S. authorities seized seven of the site’s domains, all of which are now offline.

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"CIO Master" Book Tuning XXXXXXXII: From “IT vs Business” to “IT as Business”

Future of CIO

The shift from "IT vs. Business" to "IT as Business," is not only possible but the ‘must have’ prerequisite in building a true digital organization. Digital means hyperconnectivity and interdependence. However, in most organizations today, the gap between business and IT still exists, and many think it is even enlarged due to the different parts of the company involve changes with different speed.

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Stagefright for iOS and OS X? Don't lower the curtain yet

Network World

Earlier this year, Cisco’s Talos division reported significant image-processing bugs to Apple , one of which could allow attackers to inject malware or remotely execute code via “iMessages, malicious webpages, MMS messages, or other malicious file attachments opened by any application.” These flaws were patched in Apple’s current operating systems in its July 18 update.

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Use our Digital Downloads library to Get Smart!

ComputerWorld IT Management

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.