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Security researcher finds a way to run code on Apple, PayPal, and Microsoft’s systems

The Verge

When companies are building programs, they often use open-source code written by other people, so they’re not spending time and resources solving a problem that’s already solved. For example, I’ve worked on websites that had to convert text files to webpages in real time.

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What is data science? Transforming data into value

CIO Business Intelligence

They also need big data architects to translate requirements into systems, data engineers to build and maintain data pipelines, developers who know their way around Hadoop clusters and other technologies, and system administrators and managers to tie everything together. Data science is generally a team discipline.

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Modernizing the mainframe for the digital era

CIO Business Intelligence

The program enables customers to pay only for what they use of Z system hardware and software. Z upgrades and open source. By continuing to invest in its Z system, IBM is mapping a path to the future for its customers. The company is also banking heavily on synergies between its Red Hat unit and the Z systems. “We

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Security for Big Data Designs: Examining best practices with security architect Eddie Garcia

CTOvision

Data security segregates data from privileged user accounts including system administrators and protects storage from theft or improper disposal. They may require an HSM (Hardware Security Module), for example, or compliance with FIPS 140-2 level 3 requires tamper evident hardware root of trust. Learn More about Cloudera here.

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4 Common Causes of False Positives in Software Security Testing

ForAllSecure

For example, imagine that you scan a container image for security vulnerabilities. For example, they'll look at dependencies that are specified by your application in order to determine whether any of the dependencies are known to be vulnerable. For example, consider an application that a developer builds and tests on a local machine.

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Texas Linux Fest 2019

Linux Academy

Texas Linux Fest is the first state-wide annual community-run conference for Linux and open source software users and enthusiasts from around the Lone Star State. We may even drop some hints on what to expect for our next content launch. When: May 31st – June 1st, 2019. Where: Irving Convention Center.

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Fusion-io Accelerates Flash Apps With Open Source Contributions.

Data Center Knowledge

Fusion-io Accelerates Flash Apps With Open Source Contributions. Fusion-io Accelerates Flash Apps With Open Source Contributions. He has served many roles in the data center, including support, system administration, web development and facility management. By: John Rath July 23rd, 2013. LinkedIn.