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Microsoft Defender update kills Start Menu shortcuts and program files on Windows

TechSpot

Last Friday was a rather unlucky day for Windows users and system administrators worldwide. According to multiple reports, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint turned into a shortcut and file "killer" that fateful day, after the security suite began to delete application shortcuts from the Windows Taskbar and Start Menu, sometimes even.

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5 must-have security tools

Network World

To protect the data that pertains to its citizens and operations, Montgomery County added DatAdvantage from Varonis to its arsenal of security wares. The data security platform is designed to show organizations where sensitive data exists, who is accessing it, and how to keep it safe.

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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. According to the Foundry report, 78% of organizations say that, in response to cloud investments made by the organization, they have added new roles.

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10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

This demand for skilled IT workers is reflected in the rising average salaries of certain job titles as companies compete for top talent, according to data from the 2023 Dice Tech Salary Report. Relevant skills for DevOps Engineers include automation, software development, system administration skills, and cloud computing.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower - Information Technology

What about reporting and moderation? Are members contributing content or only system administrators? Administration What will you need to do from a back-end? Reporting What needs to be reported? Reporting can be endless! Do you need a ticket system? Is there a leaderboard for users or teams?

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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. Recruiting in the tech industry remains strong, according to the report.

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4 Common Causes of False Positives in Software Security Testing

ForAllSecure

In a perfect world, your software testing strategy would surface all of the security risks that exist inside your environment, and nothing more. Sometimes, the security issues that software testing tools flag turn out to be false positives. What Are False Positives in Software Security Testing?