Feds is watchin’ In the wake of President Joe Biden’s 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence (AI), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has taken definitive steps toward integrating AI within federal agencies. With the publication of a new competency model and hiring guidance, the OPM met the 180-day deadline imposed by the executive order,…
Investors Eye AI Startups for Future-Proof Solutions The rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI) is drawing significant attention from investors, with a focus on startups that not only address current technological needs but also have a vision for long-term transformation. Venture capitalists are on the lookout for innovative AI companies capable of bringing about…
Secure by Design Pledge Gains Momentum Among Tech Giants Dozens of leading technology companies have advanced their commitment to cybersecurity by supporting the “Secure by Design” pledge. Prominent industry players such as Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft, along with numerous cybersecurity firms, endorsed the initiative at the RSA Conference 2024, promising to report on…
Cybersecurity Expertise Grows Amid Rising Data Breaches As companies grapple with the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, there’s a silver lining in the cybersecurity sphere. Professionals in the industry are becoming increasingly adept at spotting and responding to phishing attempts, as evidenced by Verizon Business’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). The report, dealing…
AI at Work: LinkedIn Integrates Advanced Technology for a Smarter User Experience In the realm of professional networking, LinkedIn has consistently been at the forefront of adopting innovative technologies. As behind-the-scenes insight reveals, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t a stranger to the platform. LinkedIn’s software engineering teams have leveraged AI to enhance user experience for years.…
LinkedIn Embraces AI for a Modern Workforce The professional networking platform LinkedIn has increasingly integrated artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance user experience, ranging from curated content feeds to personalized connection suggestions. Juan Bottaro, a principal staff software engineer at LinkedIn, details the company’s decade-long journey with AI, emphasizing the sophisticated algorithms that dictate what notifications…
Threat Actors Target Third-Party Vendors, Increasing Cybersecurity Risks Organizations are facing a significant threat in their cybersecurity defense as attackers increasingly target third-party vendors, a known backdoor into larger systems. RSA Security CEO Rohit Ghai has expressed concerns over this indirect approach to breaching security, likening the need for cybersecurity vendors to maintain high-security standards…
Chip Hoardage Challenges Amid AI Restrictions Chinese universities and research institutions seem to have outwitted a US government ban by obtaining advanced AI Nvidia chips despite restrictions, as per recent reports by Reuters. These high-performance chips, intended for artificial intelligence applications, were embedded in servers from Super Micro Computer Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., and Taiwan’s…
UK Strengthens Cybersecurity with New Law The UK has taken a significant step in bolstering the security of internet-connected devices with the enactment of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act. As of April 29, this landmark legislation mandates stricter security measures, including the implementation of robust default passwords and clear guidelines for reporting…
Linux Backdoor Thwarted in Eleventh Hour Linux aficionados can breathe a sigh of relief as an insidious backdoor plot was narrowly averted. In a shrewd sleuthing effort, developer Andres Freund uncovered that a new contributor to the xz Utils project, operating under the alias Jia Tan, introduced malicious code intended to compromise Secure Shell (SSH)…