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How to create an effective business continuity plan

CIO Business Intelligence

A solid business continuity plan is one of those foundational elements. Every business should have the mindset that they will face a disaster, and every business needs a plan to address the different potential scenarios,” says Goh Ser Yoong, head of compliance at Advance.AI What is a business continuity plan?

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The crucial role of data security management in the digital age

Dataconomy

In today’s digital era, organizations heavily rely on data for their operations. Whether it’s records or customer information, data holds value. However, given the increasing reliance on technology and the growing number of cyber threats, ensuring data security has become crucial.

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Selling the C-suite on preemptive IT investments

CIO Business Intelligence

Others include preparation for zero-day attacks, almost anything having to do with data stewardship, as well as IT training and social engineering audits. The average cost of a data breach is $4.64 Yet without training, both IT and end-users are ill-equipped to move forward with new technologies that the company needs.

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How CIOs reinterpret their role through AI

CIO Business Intelligence

As businesses digitally transform, technology is increasingly integrated into every activity, and the CIO is becoming more of a catalyst for data-driven value creation through analytics, new AI model training, software development, automation, vendor engagement, and more. The first step in this transformation was organizational.

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Guarding the gates: a look at critical infrastructure security in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

Financial Institution Attacks: Financial institutions are highly susceptible to cyber threats due to their large amounts of highly sensitive data. When successful, social engineering attacks grant cybercriminals entry into secure systems and access to sensitive data, presenting a grave threat to critical infrastructure.

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Preparing for the Worst: IT Disaster Recovery Best Practices

SecureWorld News

However, a disaster resulting in data loss and downtime is a common threat nowadays. Natural disasters, human error, cyberattacks, and other disruptive events can cause irreparable harm to your organization which can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, or even a complete business shut down. What is disaster recovery?

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Fountainhead: Pointers for IT Business Continuity & Pandemics

Fountainhead

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Pointers for IT Business Continuity & Pandemics. But how would this affect business operations? Most business continuity / continuity of operations (BC/COOP) focus on keeping the IT portion of the business running.