Ex-White House CIO tells The Reg: TikTok ban may be diplomatic disaster

April 1, 2024 at 09:19AM The US Congress is considering legislation that would require ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to sever ties with the app. Former White House chief information officer Theresa Payton warned of potential implications, including a 180-day window for ByteDance to offload TikTok and possible consequences for tech companies and internet connectivity … Read more

Q&A: How Israeli Cybersecurity Companies Endure Through the Conflict

January 30, 2024 at 09:21AM During the Gaza war, Israel called up around 360,000 reservists, causing temporary staff shortages. Many, including Bobi Gilburd, willingly served. Some in the tech industry, like Team8, managed to balance civilian jobs with military duties. While the conflict led to personnel challenges, proactive measures mitigated major impacts, and the tech … Read more