CIS Control 04: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

CIS Control 04: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets and Software

Key Takeaways for Control 4 Most fresh installs of operating systems or applications come with preconfigured settings that are usually insecure or not properly configured with security in mind. Use the leverage provided by multiple frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or NIST NCP to find out if your organization needs to augment or adjust any baselines to become better aligned with the policies your organization is trying to adhere to. Throughout the CIS Controls, many…

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Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Taiwan chips raises cost, supply chain fears

Trump’s 100% tariff threat on Taiwan chips raises cost, supply chain fears

“I don’t think we will see a near-term impact, as it takes years to build fabs, but by the end of the decade, the US share could rise by a few percentage points,” Gupta said. “It’s hard to give an exact number, but if I were to estimate, I’d say 14-15%. That isn’t a lot, but for the US to gain share, someone else must lose it, and while the US is making efforts, we…

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Reimagine Enterprise Productivity with Wipro’s Custom Approach for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Reimagine Enterprise Productivity with Wipro’s Custom Approach for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Most people know that using an AI companion at work can be an effective productivity tool, helping boost efficiency and outcomes. But what many may not realise is that when used to its full potential, an AI companion can also boost creativity by providing newer perspectives to existing issues.   Microsoft 365 Copilot is developed to unlock this capability. As an AI-powered companion, users can expect to experience enhanced productivity across core Microsoft products like PowerPoint,…

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IDC Directions: The META region’s path to AI-Driven digital transformation

IDC Directions: The META region’s path to AI-Driven digital transformation

IDC Directions 2025, a pivotal event highlighting key trends shaping the META region, offered valuable insights into the technological transformations poised to redefine industries by 2025. Jyoti Lalchandani, Regional Managing Director, META, Central Asia & India, IDC shared her perspective on the technology trends set to define the Middle East’s digital transformation. According to Jyoti, AI and machine learning are leading the way in sectors such as government, healthcare, and financial services. Generative AI, in…

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Game-day defense: Next-gen threat protection for sporting events

Game-day defense: Next-gen threat protection for sporting events

Big league sports inspire passion and pride — from the electrifying atmosphere of game day to the galvanizing community fostered among fans. They are arguably both a cornerstone of culture and an economic force to be reckoned with. Safeguarding national and international sporting events is essential for public safety and confers economic benefit on all involved. In the United States alone, upwards of $52 billion is spent annually by sports travelers, contributing to local businesses…

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UK regulator may investigate AWS and Microsoft cloud businesses

UK regulator may investigate AWS and Microsoft cloud businesses

If the various points made in the inquiry are dissected, said Maisto, “we can argue that: a) it is not actually true that cloud customers face a limited choice of providers as there are plenty of cloud vendors; b) it is unlikely that the US hyperscalers may not reflect the evolving business needs of UK clients; c) the significant barriers to entry and expansion in this market are not the hyperscalers’ fault but rather a…

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Unknown threat actor targeting Juniper routers with backdoor: Report

Unknown threat actor targeting Juniper routers with backdoor: Report

“If you are affected or compromised, then this becomes such a challenge,” he added. “First, it’s re-imaging or, in some cases, hardware replacement, depending on the depth of the infection. Most of the time, deleting and replacing the firmware from scratch is enough, but Juniper may be of more assistance. Secondarily, there is a J-Door infection on your router how did it get there? If you are impacted, someone has executed scripts on your device,”…

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What to know about DeepSeek AI, from cost claims to data privacy

What to know about DeepSeek AI, from cost claims to data privacy

CFOTO/Contributor/Getty Images A new player has entered the AI villa, and it’s creating significant disruption.  Chinese AI startup DeepSeek made waves last week when it released the full version of R1, the company’s open-source reasoning model that can outperform OpenAI’s o1. On Monday, App Store downloads of DeepSeek’s AI assistant — which runs V3, a model DeepSeek released in December — topped ChatGPT, which had previously been the most downloaded free app.  Also: I tested DeepSeek’s R1 and…

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Right now you can save up to $400 on the OnePlus Open smartphone (but you'll want to hurry)

Right now you can save up to 0 on the OnePlus Open smartphone (but you'll want to hurry)

From Jan. 28, through Mon, Feb. 3, U.S. shoppers can visit OnePlus.com and use code SHADOW25 to access savings like the ones above.  However, deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We’re sorry if…

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New tweak to Linux kernel could cut data center power usage by up to 30%

New tweak to Linux kernel could cut data center power usage by up to 30%

When network traffic is heavy, it is most efficient, and delivers the best performance, to disable interrupts and run in polling mode. But when network traffic is light, interrupt-driven processing works best, he noted. “An implementation using only polling would waste a lot of resources/energy during times of light traffic. An implementation using only interrupts becomes inefficient during times of heavy traffic. … So the biggest energy savings arise when comparing to a high-performance always-polling…

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