DC: Security, Call Centers, Linux, Careers, Zscaler, Okta, Webinars (Wed., July 16th Afternoon)
Articles Posted Week of Jul 7th, 2025 — Jul 13th, 2025 (328/2/6)
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Security
Security Practices Must Evolve To Battle Growing Deepfake Sophistication
The Wild West Of Agentic AI - An Attack Surface CISOs Can't Afford To Ignore
Call Centers
Linux
Careers
Zscaler News
Okta News
Join us as we explore both the leadership and technology landscapes, and provide useful operational guidance for seizing the opportunities for integrating machine learning, maturing our cloud capabilities, data management, and C-suite participation; and the rising challenges before us including the talent gaps, the never-ending security gaps, and the disconnected technology initiatives across many of our organizations. Register
Security
Know Your Enemy: Understanding Dark Market Dynamics
To help counter crime, today's organizations require a cyber-defense strategy that incorporates the mindset of the cybercriminal....more
OWASP's Playbook For Preventing AI Data Leaks
AI doesn't need to be hacked to leak confidential content. It just needs to be asked the right way....more
Passkeys: How They Work, How To Use Them
Passkeys may be the future, but they sure can be bewildering - especially in a business context. Here are straightforward answers to all your pressing passkey questions....more
Security Practices Must Evolve To Battle Growing Deepfake Sophistication
A few years ago, deepfakes were a novelty - something relegated to Reddit threads and face-swap memes. Now, they're tools in the arsenal of cybercriminals, paired seamlessly with large language models to deliver personalized attacks that are as scalable as they are convincing....more
The Wild West Of Agentic AI - An Attack Surface CISOs Can't Afford To Ignore
As organizations rush to adopt agentic AI, security leaders must confront the growing risk of invisible threats and new attack vectors....more
Call Centers
Now Hear This!
'Now Hear This' (NHT) traditionally signals an important announcement that commands attention. This especially relates to the U.S. military where it is a nautical staple....more
In this webinar, we'll introduce the PCI Express (PCIe) interface which is an essential component of AI systems due to its ability to provide high bandwidth and low latency over short distances. Register
Speaking The Customers' Language(s)
To successfully engage with customers - and deliver to them loyalty and delight-and-revenue-driving excellent customer experiences (CXs) - you need to speak their language....more
Linux
Linux Kernel Security In 2025: New Features And Emerging Threats
There are key security improvements in the Linux kernel as well as new threats. Here are best practices for hardening your Linux systems....more
Careers
Building A Skilled, Resilient Cybersecurity Workforce
One of the greatest challenges confronting cybersecurity today lies in aligning workforce capacity with the capabilities required to address a rapidly evolving threat environment....more
How CISOs Are Training The Next Generation Of Cyber Leaders
With cyber risk now a boardroom issue, CISOs are training their teams through personalized coaching for company-wide programs not just to defend, but to become leaders....more
The AI Era Soft Skills To Prioritize For Career Growth
The Solutions Review and Insight Jam team has identified several soft skills that professionals throughout the enterprise technology market must prioritize in the AI era, according to proprietary research....more
Top 12 Linux Certifications
Choosing among Linux certifications can seem daunting, but there are differences to all options that can help you decide which is best for you and your organization....more
Zscaler News
Zscaler Extends Zero Trust Platform To Enable Cellular Communications For IoT/OT With Simply A SIM Card - No VPN Or Software
Pioneers of Zero Trust Architecture Deliver Industry's First Zero Trust Cellular Solution for Seamless and Resilient IoT/OT Connectivity with Zero Attack Surface...more
Zero Trust Security Reduces Cyber Insurance Claims, Preventing Up To $465 Billion Annually In Global Economic Loss From Cyber Attacks
Research from Marsh McLennan's Cyber Risk Intelligence Center suggests that implementation of a zero trust platform can reduce associated insurance claims and losses across industries...more
Okta News
The Password Problem: Why We Need A Passwordless World
When a recent news story circulated about billions of passwords leakingopens in a new tab onto the Internet, IT administrators everywhere likely let out a groan....more
Navigating AI's Impact On Security With Guidewire CISO James Dolph
Advancements in AI present a paradox for today's cybersecurity leaders: a powerful tool for innovation, yet a new vector for sophisticated threats....more
Join TDWI's VP of Research, Fern Halper, together with experts from Cube, SAP, Snowflake, and ZoomInfo as they explore the results of TDWI's latest research on succeeding with AI. Register
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