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11/03
2024
The NIS2 Directive
11/03/2024
The NIS2 Directive is an enhanced version of the EU's cybersecurity measures adopted in 2022, aiming for a higher level of cybersecurity in critical sectors. As such, it is important to prepare and implement it in a timely manner as it can require significant effort and cost. The NIS2 Directive will have a significant impact on organisations and services in critical sectors. The implementation of the Directive is the responsibility of the Member States, and in Hungary it will be transposed by the 2023 Cybersecurity Act, which will enter into force gradually, with particular emphasis on high-risk areas, and will designate the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activites (SARA) with the control tasks.
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06/03
2024
The Imperative of Password Security and Multi-Factor Authentication
06/03/2024
In today's digitally driven world, the importance of password security is greater than ever, given its safeguarding nature when considering our personal and sensitive information online. Passwords serve as the first line of defence against unauthorized access to our accounts, financial data, and personal communications. A strong, unique password is similar to locking the front door of our digital lives, deterring cybercriminals and malicious actors from exploiting vulnerabilities and gaining access to our information.
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21/02
2024
OpenAI unveiled its latest creation, a new generative photorealistic AI tool: Sora
21/02/2024
Late last week, the artificial intelligence research powerhouse OpenAI unveiled its latest creation called Sora, a groundbreaking generative AI system designed to transform text prompts into short, high-quality videos. The announcement sparked a flurry of excitement and concern within both tech circles and broader society, as observers grappled with the implications of this innovative technology. Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt.
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19/02
2024
Blockchain Technology: Revolutionizing Real-World Applications Part 2.
19/02/2024
In last week's article, we delved into the transformative power of blockchain technology, uncovering its diverse applications across various industries. Now, let's continue our exploration by unveiling five more innovative ways blockchain is reshaping the real world.
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14/02
2024
Building a Culture Resilient to Social Engineering Attacks
14/02/2024
Most of the attacks mentioned in this article are not caused by sophisticated hacking techniques. Instead, they are mainly due to social engineering, one of the most traditional methods of hacking. 98% of cyber attacks involve some level of social engineering. It is considered the most effective way to exploit vulnerabilities. Security starts at the point of entry into a company. It is not just an afterthought or an external layer of protection; it is an integral part of the product development process, for example.
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12/02
2024
Blockchain Technology: Revolutionizing Real-World Applications Part 1.
12/02/2024
In last week's article, we covered the complexities of blockchain technology, unravelling its underlying principles and mechanisms. We explored how blockchain, originally conceived as the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has evolved into a versatile tool with far-reaching implications beyond digital currencies.
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07/02
2024
Driving Innovation Forward: The Evolution of Blockchain Solutions
07/02/2024
Blockchain technology has become a revolutionary force since its inception, offering a decentralized and secure method for recording transactions and storing data. It is an advanced database mechanism that enables transparent information sharing within a network. It stores data in blocks linked together in a chain, creating an unalterable ledger for tracking transactions.
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05/02
2024
Maximizing Business Efficiency: Five Reasons to Embrace a Multi-Cloud Strategy
05/02/2024
In the dynamic landscape of cloud computing, organizations are increasingly recognizing the advantages of adopting a multi-cloud setup to enhance operational resilience and flexibility.
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31/01
2024
Decoding the Foundation of Technology: Hardware vs. Software
31/01/2024
In the ever-expanding world of technology, two integral components govern our digital experiences: hardware and software. While these terms might seem familiar, understanding their nuances unveils the intricacies of our technological ecosystem. Continue reading to unravel the essence of hardware and software and their indispensable roles in shaping our digital landscape.
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29/01
2024
Cloud Storage Definition, Benefits, Security
29/01/2024
Cloud Storage: What Is It? Businesses and consumers can safely store data online with cloud storage, allowing for easy sharing of that data with authorized parties and anytime access from any place. Additionally, cloud storage provides an off-site data recovery method through data backup.
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24/01
2024
Navigating the Cloud Giants: Unraveling the Strengths and Dynamics of AWS, Azure, and GCP
24/01/2024
This article delves into the intricacies of AWS, Azure, and GCP, examining their strengths, market dominance, and unique attributes that make them the go-to choices for organizations navigating the dynamic terrain of cloud computing. Join us on a journey through the clouds as we unravel the nuances of these leading platforms, exploring how they shape the digital infrastructure of today and tomorrow.
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22/01
2024
Top 10 Cyber Threats That SMEs Can't Ignore - Part 2
22/01/2024
Join us as we embark on the second part of our exploration into the realm of cyber security! In this instalment, we continue traversing the road of digital defences and delve into the remaining crucial points while simultaneously shedding light on additional cyber threats that demand attention and strategic consideration. Follow along as we navigate the intricacies of these evolving challenges and provide insights for IT professionals and businesses striving to fortify their resilience in the face of an ever-shifting digital landscape.
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17/01
2024
Building Cyber Resilience: Safeguarding Business Continuity in the Digital Age
17/01/2024
In an era where digital transformation and technological advancements are integral to business operations, organizations face an ever-increasing threat landscape in the form of cyber attacks. The ability to navigate and withstand these challenges is crucial for ensuring business continuity. Cyber resilience emerges as a paramount concept, embodying an organization's capacity to not only withstand cyber threats but also to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity. This article explores the significance of cyber resilience in the pursuit of business continuity and outlines key steps for organizations to fortify their defenses.
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15/01
2024
Top 10 Cyber Threats That SMEs Can't Ignore - Part 1
15/01/2024
In today’s modern world, businesses are presented with increasingly more opportunities to expand, innovate, and challenge larger competitors. However, there is an issue that is accompanied by these new opportunities – cybersecurity. While it used to be a worry exclusive to large corporations and government entities, it has now emerged as a critical concern for businesses across all scales. The underlying reason? The lack of resources that small businesses have concerning security measures in comparison to their larger business counterparts. This vulnerability makes them susceptible to various cyber threats, ranging from phishing to ransomware.
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08/01
2024
Penetration Test and Vulnerability Test: Two Key Security Engineering Approaches
08/01/2024
Protecting IT systems is now a critical part of the life of businesses, especially given the threats they face every day. Two basic tools come to the forefront when dealing with such threats: penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. While these methods arekey to IT security, they are both different to each other.
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04/12
2023
Unlocking Business Value: Understanding and Implementing Data Lakes
04/12/2023
In the era of big data, organizations grapple with the challenge of effectively managing and deriving insights from vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. This challenge has given rise to a transformative solution: the data lake. A data lake is a centralized repository designed to store diverse data types at any scale, allowing organizations to harness the power of their data in unprecedented ways.
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27/11
2023
Unveiling the Shadows: Understanding the Dynamics of Shadow IT
27/11/2023
In the dynamic landscape of modern organizations, the term "Shadow IT" has emerged as a significant challenge for IT and security professionals. Shadow IT refers to the use of IT-related hardware or software by a department or individual without the knowledge or approval of the central IT or security group within an organization. This phenomenon encompasses a wide range of technologies, with the most prevalent form being the rapid adoption of cloud-based services.
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20/11
2023
How migrating Microsoft workloads to AWS enables SMB customers to optimize costs
20/11/2023
During a time of economic uncertainty and rapid change, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the challenge of rationalizing unnecessary business costs while increasing the performance, availability, and security of their Microsoft workloads to remaincompetitive.
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06/11
2023
10 actions you can take right now to lower AWS expenses
06/11/2023
With AWS's extensive range of services and flexible pricing, you can efficiently control your expenses while maintaining the performance and capacity that meet your company needs. The basic steps for cost optimization on AWS are still the same: track your consumption and costs, examine data to identify savings, and take appropriate action to make the savings. However, in this blog, I'll take a more calculated approach to cutting costs in response to shifts in user demand.
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30/10
2023
Skyrocketing Energy Prices: Sustainable Business Solutions in the Cloud
30/10/2023
You don’t need fancy software or tooling to manage your cost since AWS already provides a number of services to keep your costs under control. The cost drivers are almost always the same with most accounts and companies.
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