October 22, 2024 at 05:16PM SoftwareOne Holding AG has launched a Cloud Competency Centre in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with AWS, to support businesses in Southeast Asia with AWS cloud services, including generative AI tools. This centre aims to enhance local expertise and accelerate digital transformation, expanding SoftwareOne’s global network and service offerings. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
September 25, 2024 at 08:40AM Virtualization technology has revolutionized server-based computing over the past 20 years, optimizing resources and enhancing availability. However, the rise in high-profile attacks on hypervisors poses a significant threat to virtualized tier-one applications. Organizations are urged to consider migrating tier-one applications to physical hardware, the cloud, or SaaS solutions to minimize … Read more
August 22, 2024 at 10:04AM The text discusses the importance of tracking end-of-life and end-of-support dates for software assets to mitigate security risks. It emphasizes the challenges of migrating applications and the need for early planning to justify costs and demonstrate business value. The commentary also highlights the need to address internal politics and stakeholders … Read more
April 17, 2024 at 09:00AM The increasing adoption of public cloud platforms prompts companies to shift their security toolsets. While the best-of-breed model involves using multiple third-party security solutions, it creates gaps and inefficiencies. Alternatively, the native-first cloud security approach, utilizing integrated first-party solutions, offers greater cost efficiency and improved security resilience, reducing attack surface, … Read more
April 9, 2024 at 07:54AM UK veterinary services provider CVS Group recently experienced a cyberattack resulting in operational disruptions and limited IT system access. Responding to the incident, the company engaged third-party specialists, notified authorities, and restored its business functions and services. Despite ongoing security and monitoring changes, clinical care continued. The incident did not … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 10:51AM Veterinary services provider CVS Group suffered a cyberattack disrupting IT services at its UK and international practices. The company responded by isolating and shutting down affected IT systems causing operational disruption. The incident led to the acceleration of migrating infrastructure to the cloud for enhanced security. The cyber-attack has not … Read more
April 8, 2024 at 10:37AM Cyber attackers targeted CVS Group, which operates vet practices, resulting in a “cyber incident” with a potential data theft and clinical care disruption. The company’s response involved isolating the incident and engaging external security experts. The incident affected operations, prompting the company to accelerate its cloud migration. Integrity updates and … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 11:03AM The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released guidance for organizations using operational technology (OT) to assess the potential migration of their supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems to the cloud. The guidance highlights the need for a risk-based decision, considering unique technical requirements and the increased cybersecurity … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 10:06AM The rise of cloud migration, AI, and machine learning has accelerated data usage and storage, prompting heightened awareness of data security in 2023. Notably, the MOVEit breach affected over 62 million individuals, while the Indian Council of Medical Research and 23andMe breaches exposed significant data and heightened sensitivity. Accountability and … Read more
November 21, 2023 at 10:04AM Organizations need to be proactive in defending against evolving cyber threats. The traditional approach of protecting the on-premises data center is no longer effective as more data is moved to the cloud. To maximize the value of cybersecurity investments, organizations should define objectives, conduct risk assessments, align cybersecurity goals with … Read more