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Security
Global Hiring Risks: What You Need To Know About Identity Fraud And Screening Trends
6 Browser-Based Attacks Security Teams Need To Prepare For Right Now
AI
Hitachi Vantara News
Google News
Fortinet News
CyberArk News
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Security
Global Hiring Risks: What You Need To Know About Identity Fraud And Screening Trends
Hiring new employees has always carried some risk, but that risk is growing in new ways, and identity fraud is becoming more common in the hiring process. HireRight's 2025 Global Benchmark Report takes a close look at how organizations around the world are handling background screening. The findings come from more than 1,100 HR and risk management professionals across North America, EMEA, and APAC....more
Most Enterprise AI Use Is Invisible To Security Teams
Most enterprise AI activity is happening without the knowledge of IT and security teams. According to Lanai, 89% of AI use inside organizations goes unseen, creating risks around data privacy, compliance, and governance....more
Capture The Flag Competition Leads To Cybersecurity Career
As Splunk celebrates the 10th anniversary of Boss of the SOC competition, it continues to be a valuable platform for security professionals to test their skills, learn new techniques, and potentially advance their careers....more
6 Browser-Based Attacks Security Teams Need To Prepare For Right Now
Attacks that target users in their web browsers have seen an unprecedented rise in recent years. In this article, we'll explore what a "browser-based attack" is, and why they're proving to be so effective....more
AI
AI Networking Demands A New Playbook For It Leaders
AI networking is upending how enterprises design digital infrastructure. As artificial intelligence-driven tools spread across the industry, enterprises are reengineering data centers and distributed networks to ensure lasting performance....more
What Makes An AI Governance Framework Effective?
Artificial intelligence is being adopted at a remarkable pace. Enterprises now use AI in customer service, fraud detection, logistics, healthcare diagnostics, and dozens of other areas. With this adoption comes a new category of risk....more
What Does The Future Hold For Generative AI?
At the inaugural MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium Symposium, researchers and business leaders discussed potential advancements centered on this powerful technology....more
In this RCR Wireless and Qualcomm webinar, Rolf de Vegt, VP of Technical Standards at Qualcomm, will share key insights into what Wi-Fi 8 introduces, how it builds on previous generations, and what it means for the future of connected devices and networks. Register
Where Robotics, AI And Blockchain Converge
Bayley Wang, CEO of PrismaX, explores the convergence of three transformative technologies: robotics, artificial intelligence and blockchain. While AI and robotics are often discussed together, Wang makes the case for why blockchain deserves a seat at the table - particularly as these systems evolve into global, interconnected marketplaces....more
Hitachi Vantara News
Hitachi Vantara: For The Mission Critical
In the era of rapid change, predictability is the best surprise. Our data infrastructure is built for those who can't afford to break....more
Google News
Gemini Arrives In Chrome - Here's Everything It Can Do Now
The company has announced a suite of AI upgrades to its browser to save users time and frustration....more
How Google Cloud's AI Tech Stack Powers Today's Startups
AI has accelerated startup innovation more than any technology since perhaps the internet itself, and we've been fortunate to have a front row seat to much of this innovation here at Google Cloud....more
How To Secure Your Remote Mcp Server On Google Cloud
As enterprises increasingly adopt model context protocol (MCP) to extend capabilities of AI models to better integrate with external tools, databases, and APIs, it becomes even more important to ensure secure MCP deployment....more
Fortinet News
Why Hybrid Mesh Firewalls Are The Future (And Why Fortinet Is Leading The Way)
A hybrid mesh firewall (HMF) is more than just a collection of firewalls scattered across different environments-it's a strategic shift in how security is delivered....more
An Application-Aware Triumvirate For Agentic AI Governance
Innovation is one thing. Governance is another. A concerning mix of statistics from research surveys confirms that generative AI adoption by corporations is moving full steam ahead despite governance gaps that should cause pause....more
CyberArk News
Identity Security: Why Buyers Choose Cyberark
In the world of identity security, organizations evaluating solutions want to understand why CyberArk stands out as the top choice. Leaders aren't just looking for a rundown of capabilities - they want to understand what peers across industries are choosing and why....more
A Practical Guide To AI-Ready Machine Identity Governance In Finance
Across financial services operations, machine identities play critical roles, but in many organizations, these cryptographic keys, API tokens, certificates, and service accounts remain chronically under-governed....more
Every October, organizations across the country recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month— but too often, the effort becomes a box-checking exercise. Employees skim a few slides, click through an online module, and move on without truly changing their behaviors. At DC Edge, we believe awareness should be engaging, memorable, and impactful.
That’s why we’ve partnered with an industry leader to bring you Virtual Cyber Escape Rooms—a fun, interactive way to teach critical cybersecurity skills. Instead of passively watching or reading, your team steps into a high-energy challenge where they must collaborate, solve puzzles, and outsmart a hacker.
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