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9 Must-Do Tips to Secure Ubuntu Server

Tech Republic

And if you happen to be a Linux systems administrator, you might think it doesn’t apply to you. Even though the Linux open source platform is considerably more secure than many. In today’s world, if you’re not constantly working to secure your servers, you’re already 10 steps behind every hacker on the planet.

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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. According to Birsan, most of the companies he contacted about the exploit were able to quickly patch their systems so they were no longer vulnerable.

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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 tools.

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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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Lazarus APT Targeting Cryptocurrency, CISA Warns

SecureWorld News

CISA breaks down the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by the gang: "Intrusions begin with a large number of spearphishing messages sent to employees of cryptocurrency companies—often working in system administration or software development/IT operations (DevOps)—on a variety of communication platforms.

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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. Big Data CTO Apache Accumulo Apache Hadoop Cloudera HBase HDFS MapReduce Open Source' Learn More about Cloudera here.

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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.