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Microsoft extends brute-force attack protections to local Windows accounts

TechSpot

As Microsoft works to implement a more secure Windows ecosystem, new security policies have become available for users and system administrators. The most recent policy concerns so called brute-force attacks, a tried and tested threat against the Windows account management subsystem.

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CIOs Deal With Password Lockout Challenges

The Accidental Successful CIO

In our quest to keep the company’s systems secure, we’ve implemented policies that lock users out after a certain number of incorrectly entered passwords. The Problem With Lockouts All CIOs have had to deal with the problem of getting locked out of their own systems. You know what I’m talking about.

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

The Verge

Security researcher Alex Birsan has found a security vulnerability that allowed him to run code on servers owned by Apple, Microsoft, PayPal, and over 30 other companies ( via Bleeping Computer ). Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. It seems like the companies agreed that the problem was serious.

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

CTOvision

The breakfast event focused on security for big data designs and featured the highly regarded security architect Eddie Garcia. Eddie Garcia is chief security architect at Cloudera , a leader in enterprise analytic data management. Combined with Cloudera technology, it becomes a secure and powerful enterprise architecture.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

CIO Business Intelligence

For some that means getting a head start in filling this year’s most in-demand roles, which range from data-focused to security-related positions, according to Robert Half Technology’s 2023 IT salary report. These candidates should have experience debugging cloud stacks, securing apps in the cloud, and creating cloud-based solutions.

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10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

DevOps engineer DevOps Engineers are tasked with bridging the gap between software development and operations, typically working alongside software developers, systems administrators, and testers to maintain efficient workflows. Average salary: US$120,653 Increase since 2021: 15.6% Average salary: US$136,017 Increase since 2021: 14.1%

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

CIO Business Intelligence

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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