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- Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early Morning Byte: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
1Password + Kolide = Security Game Changer?
Good Morning ☀️. Today, we're spotlighting the strategic shift in IT departments. Transitioning from traditional gatekeepers to dynamic gateways of innovation and partnership, these teams are reshaping the tech landscape in exciting ways. We’re also diving into the international takedown of the LockBit ransomware gang – a major stride in the fight against cyber threats. We’re also taking a look at 1Password's acquisition of Kolide, a move poised to shake up endpoint security.
- Emily, Kelsey, and Your TNCR Crew
P.S. We also peek into AI's future with OpenAI's Sora, transforming text into videos
FEATUREDTransforming IT from Gatekeeper to Gateway: Fostering a Culture of Partnership and Innovation
In the high-stakes realm of modern business, the Information Technology (IT) department’s reputation within an organization is pivotal. Traditionally, IT has been perceived as a bastion of red tape and bureaucracy, a necessary evil rather than a strategic partner. However, in an age where technology is the backbone of almost every business function, this perception needs a radical overhaul.
The aim is to shift from being seen as the ‘department of no’ to the ‘department of let’s go’ – a transition essential for any organization aspiring to thrive in the digital era.
By Travis McHam, Contributing CIO ● Read More…
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TRENDING
The Takedown of the LockBit Ransomware Group
The LockBit ransomware group, notorious for its widespread cyberattacks on businesses, governments, and medical facilities worldwide, has been brought to a standstill thanks to a comprehensive international law enforcement operation. Dubbed “Operation Cronos,” the initiative was spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) with collaboration from ten global forces, including the FBI and Europol.
By Ryan Uliss, Contributing Writer ● Read More…
EXTRA BYTES
The Department of Defense has been at the center of a significant data breach incident, where approximately 20,000 individuals were notified about their information being compromised.
1Password, a leading password management software developer owned by AgileBits, has recently announced its acquisition of Kolide, an endpoint security platform.
In an era where cyber threats loom larger and more sophisticated by the day, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more critical. Yet, the cybersecurity domain faces a paradoxical challenge:
OpenAI has recently introduced Sora, a groundbreaking text-to-video generation model, setting a new benchmark in the realm of artificial intelligence. Sora is designed to transform written prompts into vivid, photorealistic videos up to a minute in length.
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