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• CIO uses master data management to speed digitalization

  IMA Financial Group CIO Michelle Vercellino's effort to clean up, protect and govern the firm's data is an important step in the firm's quest for 'data intelligence.' Continue Reading

• Top 2018 cybersecurity trends to watch out for

  A glance at IT news shows cybersecurity trends remain on companies' radar. At the CIO Boston Summit, Cybereason's Jessica Stanford discussed steps to defend against risk. Continue Reading

• From phishing attempt circumvention to AI, new CIO has a big job

  As the new CIO at Snow Software, Alastair Pooley is taking on a range of priorities, from helping the business to recognize a phishing attempt to exploring AI for customer support. Continue Reading

• Machine learning algorithms: New tool for fighting cyberthreats?

  As hackers use increasingly sophisticated tech to tap into corporate data, machine learning platforms can help companies fight fire with fire by detecting cyberthreats early on. Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity skills gap: Get creative about cyber hiring

  Hiring candidates from disciplines beyond infosec can go a long way to address the widening cybersecurity skills gap, says industry veteran Javvad Malik. Continue Reading

• Relentless AI cyberattacks will require new protective measures

  AI cyberattacks won't be particularly clever; instead, they'll be fast and fierce. Carnegie Mellon University's Jason Hong explains in this episode of 'Schooled in AI.'Continue Reading

• Tech vs. training: Where should business focus cybersecurity spending?

  As information security budgets grow, cybersecurity spending needs to be focused on employee-centric areas like training to be effective. ISSA's Candy Alexander explains why.Continue Reading

• Why aren't there more women in cybersecurity?

  Outmoded stereotypes, not enough female execs -- there are many reasons for the low numbers of women in cybersecurity. Most (but not all) are easily fixed.Continue Reading

• Loose coupling, tight data access minimize security risks of new tech

  A recent article on biological malware got Niel Nickolaisen thinking about how to minimize security risks in emerging tech. Here are two approaches that will help.Continue Reading

• Mitigating security risks posed by emerging tech: Expert advice

  Companies are in hot pursuit of the benefits offered by cutting-edge technologies, but mitigating security risks often gets scant attention. CIOs need to change that. Here's how.Continue Reading

• Ten reasons why your DR plan could be in trouble

  This tip offers 10 reasons why your DR plan might fail and offers advice on how to make sure your organization is prepared to recover from a disaster.Continue Reading