Anyone who’s spent time in the analytics trenches knows that reading about data frameworks is one thing – building dashboards that influence boardroom decisions is another beast entirely. While the white papers and conference talks have their place, real impact happens on the ground, where teams are wrestling with messy datasets, inconsistent reporting tools, and ever-shifting […]
From Parchment to Python: How Smart Data Evolved to What It Is Today
Data used to be a physical thing, stored on paper and in ledgers. Security was also a physical thing, with valuable data protected by actual locks and guards. Today, we navigate a landscape dominated by code, algorithms, and digital streams of data, a far cry from those early days. Yet, despite these transformative changes, the […]
Data’s Chess Game: Strategic Moves in Data Modeling for Competitive Advantage
Having been an avid chess player for years, I find that my perspective on everything I do in life often mirrors the strategic thinking inherent in the game. Therefore, it was just a matter of time before this chess-inspired outlook permeated my professional life as a data practitioner. In both chess and data modeling, the […]
The Silver Bullet Myth: Debunking One-Size-Fits-All Solutions in Data Governance
Data Governance plays a crucial role in modern business, yet the approach to it is often mired in unhelpful misconceptions. While 61% of leaders indicate a desire to optimize Data Governance processes, only 42% think that they are on track to meet their goals. This disparity highlights a significant challenge: The need for effective strategies has been […]
Keeping an Eye on Data Security During a Pandemic
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. At the time of writing, a third of the world’s population is living under lockdown regulations. Progressively more countries are taking steps to contain the spread of the virus and the number of people working from home has risen dramatically, leading to an overall premature digitalization of […]
Is a Department of Cybersecurity the Answer to Current Threats?
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. The current state of cybersecurity in the United States, and a proposed solution. Whatever your political opinions, we can all admit that government is good at some things, and bad at others. It’s good, for instance, at huge infrastructure projects and providing welfare – both areas in […]
Data Security and a Serious Danger to the IIoT
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. For as long as there have been computer networks, there has been an ongoing arms race between those striving to keep them private and secure, and those who seek to exploit their weaknesses and use, steal, or leverage their contents for fun or profit. This Spy vs. […]
How AI Helps Organizational Cybersecurity in 2019
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. When the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is brought up, the first thing that often comes to mind is a vision of robots talking and simulating human behavior. In reality, the field of AI is much more diverse than that and has a range of potential impacts, both […]
So Long, Ransomware: Organizations Brace for Cryptojacking
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. For companies of all sizes, digital data is often one of their most critical assets. As a result, information security needs to be a priority throughout the organization and not just within the IT team. Data breaches and cyberattacks can quickly infiltrate a network and cause significant […]
Seven Preventative Cyber Security Tips SMEs Should Take Today
Click to learn more about author Samuel Bocetta. When a major corporation or government website gets hacked, it’s front page news. All the TV talking heads discuss security in general, people panic, and sales of cyber security software goes up. That’s good for developers and shareholders, but what about small and medium business owners? The […]