Nine out of 10 companies plan to grow their investment in automation
More than nine in 10 IT leaders have invested in process automation over the past year, and 91 percent say their organization plans to increase investment in process automation over the next 24 months, compared with 88 percent when asked the same question a year ago.
These findings come from a new report published today by Camunda, based on research carried out by Regina Corso Consulting, but the study also finds there are concerns, as 69 percent say that as more tasks become automated, it's harder to visualize end-to-end processes.
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Apps gain more security flaws as they get older
Just as machinery becomes less reliable as it gets older and people develop more health issues with age, so it seems software is more likely to have security flaws later in its life.
A new report from security testing company Veracode shows that while 32 percent of applications are found to have flaws at the first scan, by the time they have been in production for five years, nearly 70 percent contain at least one security flaw.
Personal details account for almost half of stolen data
Personal employee or customer data accounted for nearly half (45 percent) of all data stolen between July 2021 and June 2022 according to the latest report from Imperva.
Companies' source code and proprietary information accounted for a further 6.7 percent and 5.6 percent respectively. On a more positive note, the research finds that theft of credit card information and password details has dropped by 64 percent compared to 2021.
Should crypto investors seek new ventures?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, it seems like everything has gone online for safety and convenience -- including work, education, medical care, entertainment, sales and more. It’s no surprise that cryptocurrency, which encompasses all types of digital or virtual currency, took off in 2021 as well.
Crypto investment has skyrocketed recently. Cryptocurrency users and investors have created a lot of buzz about this market and its potential. The biggest cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin and Ethereum, while exchanges like Binance, Coinbase Exchange and Kraken provide places to invest, trade and explore new markets. However, cryptocurrency is volatile. Recently, as the novelty has worn off, many investors have begun questioning crypto's risks and long-term viability. Here are some ways to diversify your investment portfolio or find cryptocurrency alternatives.
Industry reactions to CES 2023
CES 2023 marked the return of the biggest annual events in the tech world. From gaming pods to e-ink laptops to a gel that lets you safely hit your hand with a hammer, this year’s showcase didn’t disappoint eager fans of the event.
We spoke to three industry leaders from Interbrand, Imagination and Tribal Worldwide about what excited and inspired them most about this year’s expo.
How artificial intelligence is changing healthcare [Q&A]
Artificial intelligence is having an impact on more and more areas of our lives. One of the areas where it has most potential is in healthcare, allowing professionals to make faster and better decisions, and applying innovative problem solving.
We spoke to Eric Landau, founder and CEO of Encord, to find out more about the benefits and challenges of using AI in this sector.
Leaked: Microsoft is planning a significant visual update for Windows 11
For anyone who has been put off upgrading to Windows 11 because of the way it looks, there could be some good news. While there is not a complete redesign of the operating system on the cards, there are supposedly plans to revamp the aesthetics of a key component -- File Explorer.
We have already seen Microsoft giving File Explorer some attention with the arrival of the somewhat polarizing tabbed interface. Now news has been leaked by reliable source FireCube Studios which says we can look forward to another major update as some point in the future.
AI-generated texts could increase threat exposure
We reported last week on how ChatGPT could be used to offer hints on hacking websites. A new report released today by WithSecure highlights another potential use of AI to create harmful content.
Researchers used GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) -- language models that use machine learning to generate text -- to produce a variety of content deemed to be harmful.
The KB5022287 and KB5022303 updates feature important security fixes for Windows 11
Microsoft has released the KB5022287 update for Windows 11 21H2, as well as the KB5022303 update for Windows 11 22H2.
Both updates are mandatory and, like this month's updates for Windows 10, include fixes for Local Session Manager (LSM) and ODBC issues. There is also a fix for a blue screen 0xc000021a error and numerous security patches.
Microsoft releases security-boosting, bug-fixing KB5022282 and KB5022286 Windows 10 updates, the first of 2023
Less that two weeks into 2023, Microsoft has released the first cumulative updates of the year for Windows 10.
The KB5022282 and KB5022286 updates are available for Windows 10 versions 1809, 21H1, 21H2 and 22H2. Among the bugs addressed are an issue with the Local Session Manager (LSM) as well as fixing a Microsoft Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) problem.
Ransomware: The greatest threat to state and local governments today
Historically, government organizations have faced fewer attacks than their peers in other industries, particularly education and healthcare. But state and local governments have become a popular target for bad actors over the last two years -- nearly half of all ransomware in 2020 targeted municipalities. And in 2021, almost 60 percent of state and local governments faced a ransomware attack, up from just one-third of government organizations the year before.
The trend toward more frequent government ransomware attacks is concerning for several reasons. First and foremost, governments provide constituents with critical, everyday infrastructure, which makes ransomware-related outages costly and damaging. This incentivizes government IT leaders to address ransomware breaches quickly by paying the ransom. Second, and equally important, many state and local governments continue to use legacy hardware for their IT infrastructure. Without cloud-based protections and modernized cybersecurity protocols, many state and local governments face an uphill battle when it comes to addressing ransomware.
Accessibility & performance -- & morale: How fusing IT initiatives with workplace training can improve transformation success, increase employee retention and enhance business outcomes
A perfect storm of social and technological circumstances has forever changed the way we do business. Lockdowns and evolving guidelines throughout the pandemic forced most organizations to quickly adopt hybrid and remote working business models. And advancements in communications and other innovative technologies have not only ensured the success of such a transition, but have made hybrid working models the preferred choice for many organizations moving forward.
Digital transformation spending is estimated to exceed $1 trillion by 2025, according to Finances Online, making it clear that businesses will continue to look to cutting-edge tools, like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, to fuel performance and drive outcomes. However, a July 2022 Emergn survey, titled The Pursuit of Effective Workplace Training, of over 1,200 business leaders and learners found that the paradigm around IT initiatives has shifted over the few years. Sixty-four percent of respondents said that their organizations’ IT initiatives have focused primarily on providing better support for remote work, followed by implementing technology to increase the speed and productivity of teams (63 percent) and migrating applications to the cloud (37 percent).
Fast secure: Achieving secure continuous delivery of cloud native applications [Updated]
Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are critical to achieving DevOps success across organizations -- offering the ability to get software changes into production safely, quickly, and sustainably. By reducing the time between when code is written and deployed, while allowing developers to maintain high quality and minimize risk, CD enables teams to release new features quickly.
However, for CD to be a success, speed cannot come at the detriment of security. By building security validation into the CI/CD pipeline, developers will see benefits in productivity by reducing time to market and build consumer trust by developing more secure apps and data.
Almost half of IT pros see a rise in their Kubernetes spending
A new survey of 1,000 cloud developers from Civo finds 47 percent have seen an increase in their year-on-year spending on Kubernetes clusters.
Of those who have seen costs rise, the majority saw a rise of up to 25 percent in year-on-year spend, and a significant group (10 percent) had seen a more than 50 percent increase. This is partly a result of increased adoption as 57 percent of respondents have seen an increase in the amount of Kubernetes clusters running in their organization over the last year.