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• The blockchain: A CIO's secret weapon against ransomware

  IT security is constantly looking to seal off risks and holes, but the blockchain has no points of entry. Rather, it's a one-way stream with now keys. 

  Tiana Laurence • Nov. 17, 2016

• Confronting the security pitfall of digital transformation

  As enterprises set their priorities for transformation, one of them should be the protection of their brand reputation and customer trust.

  Mitch Robinson • Nov. 15, 2016

• 5 ways businesses can capitalize on smart data discovery tools

  Data is the new oil and for businesses, it's not just about possessing it — it’s what you do with it that counts.  

  Pia Opulencia • Oct. 31, 2016

• Big Data needs equally big storage

  Data cannot become "big" unless it is effectively accumulated. But once it's gathered, how do you manage and analyze it? 

  Jonathan Ring • Oct. 17, 2016

• False sense of IT security

  In a guest post, Todd Scallan from Axcient explores how — with elementary mechanisms like antivirus software and a firewall in place — many businesses think they are well protected.

  Todd Scallan • Oct. 11, 2016

• Is it time for an intervention on behalf of DBAs?

  In a guest post, Robert Reeves, CTO and co-founder of Datical, discusses the plight of the modern DBA and the obstacles they face with rapid software delivery. 

  Robert Reeves • Oct. 4, 2016

• The rapid evolution and promise of cloud-native application development

  In a guest article, the CTO of Madison Logic delves into the transition toward cloud-native development. 

  Greg Franczyk • Sept. 27, 2016

• Can secrets stay secret anymore?

  In a guest article, the CEO of LightCyber explains how preventative security measures alone are often not enough to defend company networks.   

  Gonen Fink • Aug. 16, 2016

• Cybersecurity: How to ensure solutions aren't part of the problem

  In a guest article, Jack Danahy, CTO and co-founder at Barkly, discusses how crafting internal processes and culture will help ensure endpoint security. 

  Jack Danahy • Aug. 9, 2016

• When business and IT align—a recipe for agility

  In a guest article, Romi Mahajan, chief commercial officer at TimeXtender, discusses the need for alignment between IT and business units. 

  Romi Mahajan • Aug. 4, 2016

• Identifying identity data: Will you know it if you see it?

  What might have been in the past a clear and binary answer to the question of what constitutes personally identifiable information will soon become more complex and intricate.

  Dimitri Sirota • July 27, 2016

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