Presented By: Cloud Security Insights with Corey Quinn
The rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing can pose significant security challenges, and professionals across the industry are seeking guidance on how to protect their data effectively. In a forthcoming webinar, Corey Quinn from The Duckbill Group, known for his expertise in AWS, aims to cut through the marketing noise and provide lucid commentary on secure cloud data practices. This event is anticipated to offer valuable insights into crafting a robust security strategy in the cloud-computing arena.
Workleap’s IT Department Now Reports to HR
In an unconventional corporate move, Workleap has announced that its IT department will now fall under the human resources wing of the company. This decision reflects a growing belief in the parallels between the two departments, emphasizing employee experience and service delivery as core functions. Workleap’s director of people, Cyril Boisard, sees this strategic shift as an opportunity to streamline policies and communications, thus enhancing overall user experience. The integration process has already begun, with Boisard getting up to speed on the IT department’s projects and goals.
The Rise of API Security Threats
Akamai’s 2024 API Security Impact Study has shed light on the vulnerabilities and challenges organizations face with APIs – Application Programming Interfaces, which have become a critical component in modern web services. Security leaders from more than 1,200 companies have provided insights into the issues surrounding API security. The study highlights a significant concern that existing security tools may not be equipped to handle the growing threat landscape and advocates for more robust solutions to prevent APIs from becoming liabilities.
Scam-Yourself Cyberattacks
The cybersecurity landscape keeps evolving, and the latest trend is the self-deception attack. Cybersecurity firm Gen has seen a 614% increase in such attacks, where innocent users are duped into executing malware through deceptive tutorials or seemingly harmless updates. This form of social engineering is particularly insidious as it bypasses traditional security measures by tricking users into performing the actions themselves, making it a challenge for security solutions to detect and prevent.
Google’s Quantum Leap with Willow Chip
Google has caused a stir in the tech community with the debut of Willow, its newest quantum chip, reported to be a giant stride forward in quantum computing. By successfully addressing intricate quantum error corrections, Willow can minimize errors even with a growing number of qubits – a feat previously unobtainable. The chip’s performance has impressed experts, showcasing the potential for quantum computing to outstrip traditional computational capabilities by an astronomical margin.
