Entries by Hunter Smith

Week In Breach

This week we’re exploring why Cox TV & radio stations went dark because of cybercrime, how third-party danger ensnared New South Wales Health, what happened when nation-state cybercriminals visited New York and how you can notch quick wins by using specialized location and industry data to sell security. United States iConstituent https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-communications-vendor-compromised-ransomware-attack-n1269934 Exploit: Ransomware IConstituent: Communications […]

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Week in Breach

April 14th, 2021 by ID Agent Cybercriminals leak the PII of millions of professionals in a new LinkedIn breach, an unwelcome visit by nation-state hackers exposes data at BlueCross BlueShield DC and kicking off Supply Chain Security Month with fresh tips for mitigating two major third-party and supply chain risks plus handy resources to brush […]

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Week in Breach

March 3rd, 2021 by Kevin Lancaster This Week in Breach News: Bombardier and Steris get caught up in a third-party data breach, troubled crypto exchange Cryptopia gets hacked again and the shockingly large percentage of data breaches that are email-based (plus how to help businesses fight back). United States – Gab https://www.hackread.com/gab-hacked-ddosecrets-leak-profiles-posts-dms-passwords-online/ Exploit: Hacking Gab: Social Media Platform Risk […]

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How the CFO and CIO collaborate to create, optimize and protect value

By Brian Moore   EY Americas Tech Transformation and Trusted Intelligence Leader 5 minute read19 Feb 2021 Organizations must consider foundational transformation rather than quick fixes and ad hoc investments to give them the agility to adapt. Chief financial officers (CFOs) have always worked with other leaders, such as chief information officers (CIOs) and external stakeholders […]

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From endless winter to new dawn: What might a post–COVID-19 economy look like?

CFO Insights February 2021 Deloitte’s economists, futurists, and scenario planners recently created four economic scenarios for 2021. In this issue of CFO Insights, we’ll examine these scenarios and their implications for companies and their finance leaders. Introduction The goal posts keep moving—almost as speedily as the virus. In this case, the goal posts refer to […]

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Week in Breach

February 10th, 2021 by Kevin Lancaster This Week in Breach News: Spotify is in the spotlight with yet another breach, third-party risk backfires on multiple organizations, short and long term planning for rising remote work risk, and take a crash course I ensuring your clients and prospects that you’re the partner they need by creating a great […]

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Kodak invented the digital camera – then killed it. Why innovation often fails

As a company grows, so too do the roadblocks to innovation Image: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay. 23 Jun 2016 David GannPro-Vice-Chancellor, Development and External Affairs, University of Oxford We know that innovation drives prosperity and wellbeing. It is the key ingredient for sustainable business success, which is why government policymakers and smart business leaders obsess over its […]

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Taking a counterintuitive approach to business strategy and technology deployment

Thinkstock MANAGING INNOVATION & DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY By Nicholas D. Evans, Contributor, CIO | OCT 30, 2018 7:47 AM PDT As CIOs embrace disruptive technologies, a counterintuitive approach to strategy and execution is key. As with other disruptive technologies such as augmented/virtual reality, blockchain, drones/UAVs and the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence (AI) has significant potential to transform business models, processes, […]

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