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    Shifting Priorities: What TMT Industry Finance Leaders Are Focused on Today
    In a survey about their top priorities, corporate finance leaders and teams in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industry ranked data security and privacy second to none, followed by enhanced data analytics and embracing new technologies. The survey results affirm many of today’s business realities: Data is a valuable corporate asset that needs to be produced and analyzed…
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    The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Its Potential Implications and Impact
    On February 21, after months of building up forces close to Ukraine’s borders, Vladimir Putin recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine as “independent people’s republics.” He ordered the Russian Defense Ministry to deploy troops in those regions to “maintain the peace.” These actions commenced on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Crimea almost eight years to the day. The…
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    Privacy Act 1988 Review: A Compliance Burden or Welcome Change?
    It has been more than two years since the Attorney-General’s Department announced it would be undertaking a review of the Privacy Act 1988. The review will likely result in the most substantial amendment to the Act since what we now know as the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) were introduced in 2000. The objective of the review “will consider whether the scope of the Privacy Act…
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    City Centers Without Personal Cars or Mass Transit? Protiviti Managing Director Jonathan Wyatt Says That’s the Future
    Cities around the globe, no matter how well-planned or sustainability-focused, all struggle to manage vehicle traffic. Many of the vehicles clogging up their roads and undermining air quality, especially during commute hours, are personal cars. Now, what would happen if a city made the bold decision to eliminate personal cars completely from its roads? It would “immediately become a leader on…
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    Putin Pulls the Trigger and the West Responds Again: What Happens Now?
    On February 23, Protiviti issued a Flash Report on Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two Ukrainian regions as “independent people’s republics,” deployment of “peacekeeping forces,” and demands that Ukraine disarm and negotiate the sovereignty of the two separatist regions. The Flash Report also summarized the sanctions that had been imposed by the West in response to Putin’s aggression. Much has…
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    The 8 Character Password is Dead
    This article would be of interest to security professionals looking to enhance security practices around passwords. Passwords have been computer security’s first and last line of defense for decades. Despite exponential growth in computing power, 8 character passwords still remain the security standard for many organizations. This password length is no longer acceptable. With under $5,000 in…
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    The Tools Hackers Use to Own Your World
    Corporate technology and security executives no doubt spend many a sleepless night anticipating what hackers might do next to attempt to gain access to valuable company assets. Keeping company and valuable customer data safe is Job One, as breaches can cost millions in lost assets, not to mention the reputational damage a corporation can suffer when an attack happens. Clearly, hackers can own the…
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    A Modern Approach to Hacking Modems
    In a technology world where terms like Internet of Things (IoT), big data, augmented reality and bots are hot, a conversation about modems might seem painfully antiquated. But phone modems are still a surprisingly viable way for hackers to gain access to your organization’s valuable data. So today, we’re talking about the process for setting up an environment for interacting with modems, as well…
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    Understanding Server Message Block from the Ground Up
    The Server Message Block (SMB) is an integral part of any successful organization’s technology assets. In this blog post, we’ll take an easily digestible look at SMB, including its history, why and how it is used and what SMB is used for during penetration tests. SMB was first referenced as “IBM PC Network SMB Protocol” in a 1985 document by IBM, and in 1987 as “Microsoft Networks/OpenNet-FILE…
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    Saving Analytical Data Without Violating GDPR
    With an effective date less than four months away, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), known officially as "REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016," is becoming a pressing concern for companies inside and outside the European Union (EU). Broadly, the regulation specifies that personal data protection of natural persons residing in…
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