Instilling curiosity is a critical leadership skill that is still required today. Leaders must be able to ask questions, seek answers, and understand the world around them. With obsessive curiosity, leaders may become stagnant and gain the ability to innovate and adapt to change. Therefore, leaders must cultivate a sense of curiosity and encourage it in others.
Are you in tune with the new “WHO” economy? Are you leveraging your trust, intelligence, influence, and network for value-added benefits? It’s now time we shifted our focus from a mere numbers game to one based on the quality of relationships. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about who you know—it’s about who you trust and who trusts you.
As the world keeps its eyes glued to the fluctuating Bitcoin prices, blockchain quietly cements its place in revolutionizing business operations across sectors. This article delves deeper into blockchain’s untapped revenue streams and possibilities, peppered with market specifics, statistics, trends, and industry forecasts.
How does CASB work? Essentially, your enterprise is utilizing CASB to define risk levels for cloud-based applications and what can be used—for example, Dropbox (High Risk) or One Drive (Low Risk). We will discuss each approach’s pros, cons, potential cost savings, issues, concerns, and benefits.
In the digital age, we’re often lulled into a false sense of security by the myriad of tools and software available at our fingertips. This was the poignant theme of a recent episode of “Where Humanity Meets Technology” I decided to dive deep into interviewing Cybersecurity CISOs. I discussed cybersecurity best practices with Ron Harris, an eminent Virtual Chief Information Security Officer, and a CISSP-certified maestro.
No matter who you are or where you’re located, if you have an online presence, you’re not completely safe from cyber-attacks. Cybercriminals can find ways to exploit vulnerabilities in your network through methods such as phishing attacks, hidden viruses, or by identifying open ports and backdoors.
To ensure the safety and reliability of your infrastructure, it is crucial to maintain a reliable and systematic approach to patch management. By diligently implementing an effective patching strategy, you can proactively reduce the likelihood of security breaches and minimize the need for reactive vulnerability management.
Are you still ignoring those pesky software update notifications on your devices? The time has come to change your perspective and consider these updates as golden keys to securing your digital kingdom. As we unravel the expansive world of Information Technology, let’s delve into a fundamental yet often underappreciated security strategy – Patch Management.
According to a recent announcement by IBM’s Newsroom division on July 24, 2023, many organizations affected by data breaches are not increasing their security budgets, despite rising costs. This is concerning, especially considering that only a third of these organizations were able to identify the breach on their own. The average global cost of a data breach has now reached $4.45 million in 2023, and a shocking 95% of organizations have experienced multiple data breaches. The study, which involved 553 organizations, also revealed that 37% of ransomware victims chose not to report the incidents to law enforcement.
The importance of system audits cannot be overstated. Maintaining a robust cybersecurity strategy has never been more critical, with threats continually evolving and the potential for devastating consequences of a security breach. System audits are an integral part of this strategy, providing a meticulous check and balance system for an organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure.