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Mastercard is phasing out magnetic stripes on its cards starting in 2024

The Verge

In the US, where the adoption of chip payments has been slower, the transition will start in 2027. These are typically authenticated using a PIN, but biometric fingerprint authentication is also emerging as a more secure alternative. The magnetic stripe was invested in the 1960s.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

By 2027, the global number of connected IoT devices is projected to exceed 29 billion, a significant increase from the 16.7 Weak authentication and authorization: One of the foremost vulnerabilities in IoT deployments stems from inadequate authentication and authorization practices. billion devices reported in 2023.

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Prioritizing AI? Don’t shortchange IT fundamentals

CIO Business Intelligence

“Whenever applications or machines communicate with each other, the vast majority of them use TLS certificates to establish trust, identify each other to systems, as well as securely authenticate and encrypt communications,” Palanisamy adds. But by 2027, the analyst firm expects that to rise to at least 40%. But that might be changing.

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What is Experiential Learning and Why is it Important?

Kitaboo

According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report , skill sets for jobs would change by nearly 50% by 2027. Experiential learning , on the other hand, offers a more engaging and authentic way of learning that taps into the innate curiosity and potential of every student.

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The Future Of DRM-Protected eBooks: Trends And Predictions

Kitaboo

In the coming years – by 2027 – eBooks are expected to become the preferred choice of 1.1 With digital advancements, the publishing industry has started undergoing a digital transformation. Owing to this, eBooks are slowly becoming a popular choice among authors, publishers, and readers. billion digital users.

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Latest Trends in Digital Rights Management

Kitaboo

billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 13.0%. The current centralized content distribution networks and DRM systems are not equipped well enough to authenticate content consumers. . According to a report by Markets and Markets Analysis, the projected growth in the digital rights management market size is USD 4.3 billion in 2022 to USD 7.9

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10 Effective Strategies to Prevent eBook Sharing

Kitaboo

billion by 2027. These platforms often employ robust security measures like DRM integration, secure encryption, and user authentication. Table of Contents Understanding eBook Sharing Does Copyright protect eBooks? However, piracy and illegal distribution of eBooks make a considerable dent in this industry.

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