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3 business benefits of stronger security using Zero Trust principles

CIO Business Intelligence

Manufacturing in particular has become a bigger target for bad actors; in fact, it was one of the sectors most impacted by extortion attacks, according to Palo Alto Networks’ 2023 Unit 42 Extortion and Ransomware Report. Attacks against OT systems pose risks beyond financial losses. As Industry 4.0

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How data teams move from offense to defense in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

All of this renewed attention on data and AI, however, brings greater potential risks for those companies that have less advanced data strategies. Can I also trust the mechanism by which I share that data without exposing myself inappropriately to risk? Most boards of directors are ready to take risks.

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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. billion devices reported in 2023. 6 IoT vulnerabilities to watch out for Security risks are a significant concern for businesses using LoT and OT technology.

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When natural disasters strike Japan, ?ita University’s EDiSON is ready to act

CIO Business Intelligence

In 2017, the university created its Education and Research Center for Disaster Risk Reduction and Redesign that focuses on disaster relief – including disaster medicine, prevention education, and reconstruction design. So far, the solution has increased details about disaster-response risk by 40% over traditional methods.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Big Data Hub

The challenges continue: one 2023 survey found 44% of companies had to make changes in the past year due to issues with their supply chain footprint, and 49% said supply chain disruptions had caused planning problems. To mitigate these risks , companies need the resources and technology to develop robust contingency plans.

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How IEC 62443 and Other Regulatory Requirements Help Enable IoT Security

Smart Data Collective

As the US Government Accountability Office warns, “ internet-connected technologies can improve services, but face risks of cyberattacks.” IEC 62443 or the International Electrotechnical Commission standard 62443 is a series of standards created to counter cyber risks involving operational technology in automation and control systems.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Investors, regulators and stakeholders are increasingly demanding that companies disclose their exposure to climate-related risks , such as dependence on fossil fuels or vulnerability to weather events. The smart factories that make up Industry 4.0 Join the IBM Sustainability Community 1 Green transition creates $10.3T