Thu.May 14, 2020

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The Security Snapshot: Embracing The New Norm

Forrester IT

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus in early 2020 has created unprecedented societal and economic changes globally. Organizations in many industries and regions now face an uncertain and rapidly deteriorating economic outlook because of efforts to contain the novel coronavirus and its life- and health-threatening impacts. The novel coronavirus is also affecting security and risk […].

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What is IoT? The internet of things explained

Network World

The internet of things (IoT) is a catch-all term for the growing number of electronics that aren't traditional computing devices, but are connected to the internet to send data, receive instructions or both. There's an incredibly broad range of things that fall under that umbrella: Internet-connected "smart" versions of traditional appliances like refrigerators and light bulbs; gadgets that could only exist in an internet-enabled world like Alexa-style digital assistants; internet-enabled sensor

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CyberArk Scoops Up Idaptive

Forrester IT

Yesterday, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) vendor CyberArk announced the acquisition of IDaaS vendor Idaptive from private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $70M in cash. Idaptive is no stranger to the PIM world, having been part of PIM vendor Centrify (a CyberArk competitor) when Thoma Bravo acquired Centrify in July 2018. In October 2018, Thoma Bravo […].

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How to find a job in cybersecurity

Tech Republic Security

In an industry still experiencing a talent shortage despite the pandemic, recruiters and observers offer advice on what job seekers should and should not do.

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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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Industry Marketplaces Take Off: A Spotlight On Life Sciences

Forrester IT

The reemergence of B2B marketplaces offers new options for buyers and sellers. Even while mega players like Alibaba and Amazon are getting the headlines, dozens of specialized vertical marketplaces are emerging in their shadows. As part of our ongoing coverage of global eCommerce trends, we’ll be spotlighting different industries where marketplaces are starting up, getting […].

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DevOps needs to morph into DevSecOps to close security threats in the cloud

Tech Republic Security

Oracle and KMPG threat report finds that over-privileged accounts and poorly protected cloud secrets are the biggest security risks.

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Reverse RDP attacks: How to protect your organization

Tech Republic Security

A remote PC infected with certain malware could take over a client that tries to connect to it, says Check Point Research. Here's how to prevent it.

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AWS CEO urges companies to "hire builders"

Tech Republic Cloud

AWS Summit online 2020 featured a fireside chat that focused on the technologies, qualities, and priorities that make a successful organization.

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How to create a bridge network on Linux with netplan

Tech Republic Data Center

A network bridge allows you to connect segments of your network together. Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bridge with the help of netplan.

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Security Mistakes Your Work from Home Employees are Making

Information Week

The new WFH environment, schedule freedoms and distractions are causing many to slip up and put sensitive company data at risk.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Three resources to improve your understanding of AWS security and harden cloud deployments

Tech Republic Security

A security session at the AWS Summit Online focused on the basics of Control Tower, Landing Zones, and GuardDuty.

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Senate vote allows FBI access to your browsing history without a warrant

TechSpot

The Patriot act (Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism act) is a controversial piece of legislation that was made into law following the September 11 attacks. It gives law enforcement extra powers of surveillance, including record and private property searchers without notifying the individuals.

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Coronavirus-tracking project backed by Bill Gates is put on hold due to FDA concerns

GeekWire

SCAN makes use of at-home collection of nasal samples. (GatesNotes via YouTube). The organizers of the Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network, a virus-tracking project supported by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, say their efforts are being paused while they deal with concerns raised by the Food and Drug Administration. Word of SCAN’s suspension came just a day after the world’s second-richest person praised the effort in GatesNotes , his personal blog. “It has the potential t

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Tesla’s readying a ‘million mile’ battery that could greatly lower the cost of EVs

The Verge

Photo by Sean O’Kane/The Verge. Tesla is getting ready to introduce a long rumored lower-cost, longer-lasting battery for its electric vehicles in China sometime later this year or early next year, according to a new report from Reuters. The battery — which has been colloquially called a “million mile” battery in reference to how long it can last in a car before breaking down — is being co-developed with Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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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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A Furiosa Prequel Will Be George Miller's Next Mad Max Movie

Gizmodo

The rumors are true. George Miller is working on a Furiosa movie as his next film in the Mad Max franchise. Only, it won’t be Charlize Theron playing the character. Read more.

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Cities are transforming as electric bike sales skyrocket

The Verge

Bicyclists on the Rue de Rivoli as Parisians emerge from lockdown. | Photo by Stephane Cardinale / Corbis via Getty Images. Returning to a car-dominated city after the pandemic lockdown is ‘out of the question’ Cities around the world are grappling with the same issue: how to safely reopen in the COVID-19 era. Public transportation systems in places like New York, London, and Paris typically carry millions of people to work and to shops each day, amounting to roughly 1.5 billion trips each year.

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Zillow survey forecasts suburban boom as remote workers flee pricey cities in search of bigger homes

GeekWire

Seattle’s years-long rush to build new apartment buildings was aimed at accommodating a growing tech workforce that wanted to live close to offices in the city. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser). The Seattle real estate tech companies that have spent the past several years reporting on how attractive and hot tech hubs like Seattle, Silicon Valley and elsewhere are have shifted gears during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GTA V is free on the Epic Games Store today

TechSpot

You might think there are few people in the world who don’t own Grand Theft Auto V, yet it continually appears in Steam's best-sellers chart—especially during sale events.

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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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Nvidia launches Clara Guardian to power smart hospitals with surveillance, sensors, and edge AI

Venture Beast

Nvidia's Clara Guardian is a smart hospital solution driven by edge AI for help with surgery, social distance tracking, and contactless patient care. Read More.

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Microsoft to acquire Metaswitch Networks, bolstering Azure telecommunications efforts

GeekWire

Microsoft said it will acquire Metaswitch Networks , a 39-year-old company that develops software for cloud-based communication networks. The acquisition builds on Microsoft’s existing cloud-related work to help telecom companies with their 5G deployments. Microsoft inked a 5G partnership with AT&T last year and made a similar acquisition earlier this year, acquiring Affirmed Networks , a Boston-area startup that sells virtualized network software to mobile operators. “The convergence

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Nvidia unveils monstrous A100 AI chip with 54 billion transistors and 5 petaflops of performance

Venture Beast

Nvidia unwrapped its Nvidia A100 artificial intelligence chip today, and CEO Jensen Huang called it the ultimate instrument for advancing AI. Read More.

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Phishing campaign exploits Symantec URL Protection to cover its tracks

Tech Republic Security

The email also claims to have been scanned by Symantec email security, according to security provider Armorblox.

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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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IBM claims its Neural Computer achieves record AI model training time

Venture Beast

IBM claims its Neural Computer can train an AI algorithm to beat Atari 2600 games in record time -- and perform on par with state-of-the-art approaches. Read More.

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U.S. Renewables Are Set to Generate More Electricity Than Coal for the First Time

Gizmodo

This is set to be the year renewables take off. A new report from the Energy Information Administration shows that electricity generation from renewables is finally set to surpass that of coal, a major milestone in the efforts to a clean energy economy. The coronavirus is helping drive this shift. Read more.

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Chrome will start blocking resource-heavy ads in August

Venture Beast

Google Chrome will start blocking resource-heavy ads because they "drain battery life, saturate already strained networks, and cost money." Read More.

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Adapting Cloud Security and Data Management Under Quarantine

Information Week

With remote operations in place, organizations face mixed IT environments that could raise new concerns as they maintain operations.

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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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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: Merlin will power ‘the most important AI model in the world’

Venture Beast

Nvidia is rolling out Merlin and Jarvis to power recommendation and multimodal systems, respectively. The two could reshape AI, said CEO Jensen Huang. Read More.

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Facebook’s 50-person Zoom alternative, Messenger Rooms, is now available

The Verge

Image: Facebook. Facebook’s new video chat product, Messenger Rooms , is now available to everyone on both mobile and desktop, the company announced on Thursday. The product is a more feature-rich and expanded version of the existing Facebook Messenger’s video calling function, and it allows up to 50 people to chat on video with no time limit through either the main Facebook app or through the dedicated Messenger one.

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Paper Mario: The Origami King revealed with July launch date

Venture Beast

Paper Mario: The Origami King is the latest entry in the role-playing Mario series. It has the plumber fighting off an all new menace on Switch. Read More.

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Amazon is manufacturing hundreds of thousands of face shields to sell at cost

GeekWire

Medical professionals wearing Amazon face shields. (Amazon Photo). Amazon is manufacturing hundreds of thousands of face shields to sell to healthcare professionals battling COVID-19 and eventually offer to all customers on the company’s marketplace. Amazon says that its supply chain and manufacturing expertise will allow the masks to be sold at significantly cheaper costs than competing products.

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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.