How to Develop and Maximize an Effective Cybersecurity Budget
Information Week
JULY 26, 2023
CISOs are at the forefront of securing an adequate budget for cybersecurity. Five leaders share their advice about budgeting challenges and strategies.
The art of selling: IT budget approval made easier
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Because as a young CIO, I was struggling with obtaining budget approvals for a range of IT initiatives. A majority of CIOs I speak with dread the budget approval process and breathe a welcome sigh of relief when annual budgeting comes to an end. And because of this, IT budgeters must have open ears.
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Expanding Cybersecurity Capabilities on a Limited Budget
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
With cyberattacks on the rise, government agencies and enterprises alike are challenged to ramp up cybersecurity protections—often with limited budgets and resources. Leading practitioners advise focusing on maximizing efficiency and prioritizing initiatives with the highest security ROI.
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5 hot IT budget investments — and 2 going cold
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The numbers are higher from Foundry’s 2023 State of CIO survey , which finds that 91% of CIOs expect their tech budgets to either increase or stay the same in 2023. This adds additional context to our security layer and allows us to grant access to just what our users need — and no more — when they need it,’’ Vaithylingam says.
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Navigating Cloud Cost Complexity and Security
CIO Business Intelligence
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, today’s leading enterprises are seeking ways to optimize their operations and enhance their security measures. Cloud costs and security are two critical aspects that every organization must carefully manage, and they are more closely intertwined than you might think.
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Seattle approves new city budget that plugs shortfalls with surplus revenue from business tax
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Now the city is using the surplus to help close major gaps in its budget. ” Seattle already faced operating deficits of $141 million for 2023 and $152 million for 2024 before the budget planning process began this fall. . million from the General Fund, and $4.5 million from the soda tax over the next two years. “The
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5 Steps to Securing Fuzz Testing Budget
ForAllSecure
DECEMBER 8, 2021
How will we scale security testing in tandem with the rate at which code is developed and deployed? Integrating fuzzing as a part of your DevOps pipeline can deliver big results: security and development alignment, shortened feedback and testing cycles, and clear insight into what is -- and isn’t -- being tested.
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The Balancing Act: Strategies for Integrating Innovation and Security in EdTech
Kitaboo
DECEMBER 29, 2023
It is imperative that Educational Technology , popularly termed as EdTech introduces stringent and robust security measures so that the safety of data and development is not compromised. The security of educational technology depends on the platform or application it uses.
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Aligning security and business strategies
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
By Sean Duca, vice president and regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks Some economists predict that we could soon face a global recession. This is the time when many CFOs trawl through every line item in the budget, looking for potential savings.
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Executives and teams disagree on who is responsible for software security
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Security teams, strapped for budget and resources, rarely have visibility or control over software development security controls. Read More.
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Open Web Application Security Project Releases CISO Survey Report
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
By Bob Gourley The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) has just releases the results of a Survey of global CISO s. OWASP is an international organization and an open community dedicated to helping organizations conceive, develop, acquire, operate and maintain applications that can be trusted. CTO Cyber Security'
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2015 Federal IT Spending Update: An analysis of the budget for CTOvision Pro Subscribers
CTOvision
JANUARY 1, 2015
The total federal budget is about $3.9 Many firms with great technologies believe the size of the federal budget means there is something there for them. Analysis Big Data CTO Cyber Security Department of State DHS DOD DoD and IC DOJ DOT ED FAA Government HHS Intelligence Community NASA VA United States federal budget'
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IT budget shock: Global IT services firms continue to struggle
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
These developments, along with broader market reports, have cast a shadow over the growth prospects of the IT services sector. This includes a significant reevaluation of large ticket items, influenced by developments in 2023 around generative AI, according to Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research.
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Town Sends 15% of Annual Budget to Cybercriminals
SecureWorld News
AUGUST 26, 2021
That is approximately 15% of the town's annual budget. Since the town's budget is about $15.8 million annually, the loss could affect projects within Peterborough and whether they will be completed in a timely way, among other budgeting dilemmas. What is your take? Share your thoughts in the comments below to start a discussion.
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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer
CTOvision
MARCH 27, 2014
Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer. research and education organizations to solve common technology challenges, and to develop innovative solutions in support of their educational, research, clinical and community service missions. From: [link]. Internet2 provides a collaborative environment for U.S.
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Perspectives on how cloud computing & app development trends will take shape in 2023
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Tanzu Vanguards, which includes leaders, engineers, and developers from DATEV, Dell, GAIG, and TeraSky, provided their perspectives on analyst predictions and industry data that point to larger trends impacting cloud computing, application development, and technology decisions. I have heard this for 10 or more years.
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Gates Foundation launches AI ‘Grand Challenge,’ as it weighs risk and reward in the developing world
GeekWire
MAY 22, 2023
With a $3 million total budget, the new AI Grand Challenge is a small slice of the Gates Foundation’s $67 billion endowment. The foundation launched its Grand Challenges in 2003 , seeking to solve problems in global health and development. Broader risks include the potential misuse of AI to spread misinformation. ”
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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 7, 2024
Enterprise AI traffic monitoring: Vigilantly monitor AI activities within the enterprise to identify anomalies or potential security threats and allow for prompt intervention. Firewall capability for AI security: Enhance security measures by providing firewall capabilities to safeguard against potential AI-related vulnerabilities.
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How CIOs Are Addressing The “Unsustainable” Security Challenge
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 14, 2022
The proliferation of cyber threats has become so great that earlier this year the Australian government issued the recommendation that organisations “ urgently ” adopt an enhanced cyber security posture. Cyber security attacks are an inevitability that all businesses should now be prepared for.
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The cyber security challenges in fintech and neobanking’s rise
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 25, 2022
But this often comes at the expense of cyber security, which tends to be left as an afterthought and included too late, says Galbiati. The only solution to this dilemma is to make sure that the development lifecycle of applications become ‘secure by design.’
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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 22, 2023
After marked increase in cloud adoption through the pandemic, enterprises are facing new challenges, namely around the security, maintenance, and management of cloud infrastructure. These IT pros can also help organizations avoid potential risks around cloud security, while ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud across the company.
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“If organisations are hacked, they should stay calm and act quickly by instantly activating their incident response plan”
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 12, 2024
The cloud is also increasing exponentially with many developments happening in the cloud. This continued emergence of cloud environments has greatly affected application development and their associated security architectures. What are the top three challenges security leaders will face in 2024?
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Cyber Security and Corporate Governance: The five principles every corporate director should embody
CTOvision
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
The Information Systems Audit and Control Association ( ISACA ) advocates for the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information technology systems. Internal audit should leverage external security organizations (my favorite: Cognitio Corp !).
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How strategic partnerships are the key to AI-driven innovation
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Today, it is not enough just to innovate within one’s own vertical; to truly exploit the power of GenAI to transform workflows and drive competitive advantage, CIOs need to look outside their own organizations to get the scale, domain expertise, and speed required to develop fully integrated solutions.
Top 6 Author Platforms for Secure Digital Publishing
Kitaboo
OCTOBER 7, 2021
As a digital publisher, if you too have been facing a similar problem, here is a list of some major author platforms that you can employ to publish your content securely. Using DRM protection to help publishers create and distribute content, KITABOO ensures that safety and security remain the fundamental pillars of your digital space.
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CIOs eager to scale AI despite difficulty demonstrating ROI, survey finds
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 25, 2024
However, barriers such as adoption speed and security concerns hinder rapid AI integration, according to a new survey. There is a sense of urgency to leverage AI effectively, but adoption speed and security challenges are hindering efforts. CIOs rank AI as a top priority alongside cybersecurity for IT departments.
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Should You Build in-house or Outsource Development of Your Mobile Apps?
CTOvision
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Once an enterprise has decided to go down the path of building native mobile apps, there is one critical decision involved –whether to build these apps in-house or to outsource development. In the series, this third post will be useful when the choice has been made to develop native apps.
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How to Choose a Magento Development Agency: Practical Tips
Galido
APRIL 8, 2020
Information Technology Blog - - How to Choose a Magento Development Agency: Practical Tips - Information Technology Blog. In this article, we’ll show you what you need to know before turning to a Magento development agency. What are the subtleties of the development, testing, implementation of services?
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What are the main challenges CISOs are facing in the Middle East?
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The cloud is also increasing exponentially with many developments happening in the cloud. This continued emergence of cloud environments has greatly affected application development and their associated security architectures. What are the top three challenges security leaders will face in 2024?
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Enterprise IT in 2014 – Under-the-Radar Challenges with WAN Bandwidth, BYOD, and XP Security
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Over the last year, IT budgets saw modest growth as departments embraced mobile, cloud and virtualization in record numbers. Even where budget is available, some regions do not yet have the capacity to expand the WAN to meet the demand. Securing these devices is nearly impossible because they are not corporate controlled.
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Prioritizing AI? Don’t shortchange IT fundamentals
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Fundamentals like security, cost control, identity management, container sprawl, data management, and hardware refreshes remain key strategic areas for CIOs to deal with. Data due diligence Generative AI especially has particular implications for data security, Mann says.
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Scalability, Reliability, and Cost Savings: The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Software Development
mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
MARCH 3, 2023
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way software is developed, deployed, and managed, providing businesses with the ability to build and launch applications that can handle the demands of modern users. This article explores how cloud computing can benefit software development and how companies can leverage it to streamline operations.
eBook Authoring Tools for Mac and Windows for K12 Curriculum Development: A Guide to Choosing the Right Software
Kitaboo
AUGUST 9, 2023
However, with so many eBook authoring tools available, choosing the right option for your K12 curriculum development needs can be overwhelming. We’ll also help you narrow down which ones work best for K12 curriculum development and meet the needs of educators, learners and publishers. That’s where we come in.
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Budgeting: A Strong Foundation for Your Business Startup
Galido
JULY 16, 2018
Information Technology Blog - - Budgeting: A Strong Foundation for Your Business Startup - Information Technology Blog. Your budget is essential, and after you have decided and ascertained that the product and the service which you have to offer will be generating revenue, you must decide on your budget with precision.
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White House Tightens Security for Web Access
CTOvision
JUNE 9, 2015
On Monday, 8 June 2015, Tony Scott, Chief Information Officer for President Obama, issued a memorandum that requires all federal websites and services to switch to HTTPS , a more secure method of connection than plain HTTP , by December 31, 2016. For sure, this is not a security silver bullet. Related articles.
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Top 8 challenges IT leaders will face in 2024
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 11, 2024
We are giving our budget and proposed projects more scrutiny to invest in areas that have clear attribution toward generated increased revenue, more efficiencies, lower costs, and improved workplace experiences,” Srivastava says. He attributes the cautious attitude of tech leaders to elevated inflationary pressures and higher interest rates.
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What the Digital Operational Resilience Act means for you
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 18, 2024
But while there’s plenty of excitement and change underway, security risks and vulnerabilities have continued to follow right alongside that innovation. But what exactly does this policy mean for IT security? The ultimate goal here being to develop an approach that fosters a standardized structure of technological development.
3 key digital transformation priorities for 2024
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Luckily, many are expanding budgets to do so. “94% Drive business impacts by closing operational and security gaps Digital transformations aim to deliver competitive advantages typically through new digital products, improved customer experiences, and data-driven decision-making.
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10 highest-paying IT jobs
CIO Business Intelligence
APRIL 27, 2023
For technologists with the right skills and expertise, the demand for talent remains and businesses continue to invest in technical skills such as data analytics, security, and cloud. The demand for specialized skills has boosted salaries in cybersecurity, data, engineering, development, and program management. as of January.
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4 ways to invest in IT during a recession while keeping costs low
CIO Business Intelligence
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Gartner recently lowered their expectations for IT budgets to increase by just 2.2% Here are tips for making the most of your IT budget in a recession. Developers can deploy applications, and it’s automatically hosted and delivered as appropriate without having to manage servers. This can double developer velocity.
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Browser Isolation: The Missing Piece in Your Security Puzzle
SecureWorld News
APRIL 9, 2023
This forces IT and information security specialists to constantly enhance protection to effectively counter information security incidents related to malware distribution through rogue websites, links, and email attachments. Traffic goes through filtering and security policies to ensure the user is only exposed to safe information.
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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The cost of security tools and services is rising, and organizations may not have the budget to keep up. We asked a few practitioners for their take on rising inflation and how it is making their jobs keeping their organizations secure more difficult—and what they are doing to try to combat these issues. "I
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8 enterprise web application development trends to watch in 2020
mrc's Cup of Joe Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Summary: As digital technologies transform the business landscape, web development becomes increasingly important. In the near future, those who keep up with changing development trends will have an advantage over those who don’t. So, where is enterprise application development headed in the coming year?
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How to get your CFO to buy into a better model for IT funding
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 25, 2024
In contrast, traditional organisations use a project-based approach to delivery, with temporary teams created on an as-needed basis for a specific purpose with budgets based on up-front funding estimates. If the scope is clear and easy to define up-front, it’s a great way to keep everyone on track and ensure teams are delivering to budget.
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