Click to learn more about author Gilad David Maayan. Today’s interconnected world allows companies to operate more easily, and at the same time exposes them to risks derived from their interdependence. As organizations strive to create new value and reduce risk, their systems need to adapt to the new interactions introduced by emerging technologies. Infusing […]
What is SIEM and Why is it So Important?
Click to learn more about author Gilad David Maayan. Cyber-attacks are becoming more common, with a serious IT breach making headlines every other day. Attackers constantly look to exploit any gap in IT systems, applications and hardware. One of the key security approaches to prevent and combat attacks is to identify and respond to security […]
Modeling Misfit Types: Why Type Inheritance Is Not a Good Fit in Data Models
Click to learn more about author Thomas Frisendal. “Complete Consistence” Drives Temporality, … And What Else? In August I published a blog post called The Future History of Time in Data Models. The short version of that story is that if you aim for “Complete Consistence for Temporal Extensions”, you need to work on the […]
Ransomware Attacks: How to Defend Your Data
Click to learn more about author George Williams. Ransomware attacks are a common occurrence in the news nowadays. Baltimore city, Atlanta, Florida Lake city are some of the recent victims of disruptive ransomware attacks. In other news, QNAP and Synology NAS users are being targeted by ransomware attacks too. Whether you’re a professional working at […]
Edge Computing and VDI: A Match Made in IT Heaven
Click to learn more about author Alan Conboy. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has enjoyed relative steady growth since its introduction in 2006, as it offered key benefits to those that wished to move desktop management from a local environment to a virtualized one. Initially, from a technology standpoint, a key reason for doing this was […]
How to Crush Database Workloads by Combining Transactions and Analytics on the Same Platform
Click to learn more about author Neil McGovern. The rise of Big Data over the past decade has made businesses think more critically about their analytics strategies, and about how they use the exponentially growing amount of data available to them to drive positive business outcomes. Now that these modern organizations understand the business value […]
Accountability Issues with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Click to learn more about author Daniel Jebaraj. Despite enthusiasts’ proclamations that accuracy and security are inherent characteristics of blockchain, there are still ways cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-derived technologies can be manipulated and compromised. Let’s examine four accountability concerns that arise in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Accountability Issue #1: Who Manages the Exchanges? Since most cryptocurrency […]
DApps and Smart Contracts: Testing the Tech of the Future
Click to learn more about author Pavel Novik. DApps and smart contracts are increasingly adopted worldwide, and not just in the cryptocurrency sphere; they are becoming a vital part of doing business in the twenty-first century. However, with their enhanced usage comes a number of challenges, like their efficiency, quality, balanced costs, and safety, to […]
The Future History of Time in Data Models
Click to learn more about author Thomas Frisendal. Timely Concerns in Data Models In June I published a blog post called Timely Concerns in Data Models. In summary the concerns that I mentioned in June were: Roles of time (such as Valid Time, Recorded Time, As-Is vs. As-Of, Read timelines, Time Series), The scope of […]
The Two Most Important Questions for Data Security and IT Professionals
Click to learn more about author Don Boxley. Few positions can rival the responsibilities of security and other IT administrators. With the weight of an entire organization’s data protection and management on their shoulders, these professionals need clarity and simplicity when it comes to setting their goals and priorities. With that in mind, I’d like […]