The world is surrounded of problems to solve at the same time companies need to use innovation to offer new products and new services for their customers. There are several technologies already available to be combined by smart teams to support leadership on decision-making, managers to lead teams efficiently, and execution to run more with […]
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Introduction to OT/ICS Security Reviewing the OT cybersecurity threat landscape from 2021 to 2022, we have observed that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis, the world’s reliance on networks and information systems has surged to unprecedented levels, with industries and services becoming increasingly interconnected. The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the necessity for the digital […]
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You don’t have to agree with environmental policies to know that sustainability is a part of business and life today. Supply chain partners, regulators, customers, and investors are demanding more environmental accountability from manufacturers—and with good cause. According to the International Energy Agency, the manufacturing and power sectors account for 63% of energy-related CO2 emissions […]
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ChatGPT, the dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language, has become another icon in the disruptor ecosystem. Gaining over 1 million registered users in just 5 days, it has become the fastest growing tech platform ever. ChatGPT generates impressively detailed human-like written text and thoughtful prose, following a text input prompt. In addition, […]
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A good portion of existing operational technology (OT) networks were originally built during the air gap days, where isolation from other enterprise systems made for sufficient security. As digital transformation initiatives drive IT and OT networks towards convergence, the result is a network where anything can theoretically connect to anything else. That’s a dangerous amount […]
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Understanding the basics Cloud vs Fog vs Edge is the first step to success Before participating in outdoor activities or going on a vacation, it is a wise decision for a person to prepare for the weather. Of course, in order to adequately prepare, one must have an understanding of basic weather events and terminology. […]
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City Solution of the Year Automedi to Receive $100,000 The 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, hosted by Leading Cities in partnership with QBE Insurance Group, concluded last week with the City Solution of the Year awarded to Automedi, the world’s first decentralized circular microeconomy converting plastic waste into community products at the actual point of […]
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After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg popularized the concept of a metaverse during a company rebrand last year, much of the discussion about this immersive world centered on the consumer’s use of virtual and augmented reality headsets with digital representations of people and things in a network of 3D worlds focused on social connection. Often, we […]
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Ransomware attacks against operational technology (OT) are increasing, spurred on by the convergence of IT and OT networks and the accessibility of attack kits available on the dark web. Over the last two years, the range of targets that represent operational technology and critical infrastructure has grown. Some attacks have even been able to target OT systems […]
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As organizations shift to the cloud in droves, their digital attack surface continues to rapidly expand. And with the number of threats rapidly increasing, security leaders need to enhance their attack surface risk management. We explore how a unified cybersecurity platform can help improve your defenses against cyber risk in comparison to point products. Digital […]
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In 2022, threats are unlikely to slow down. In fact, our experts predicted cyberattacks will increase in 2022. This is unfortunate news especially as the attack surface continues to expand. For organizations struggling to integrate and manage a collection of single-purpose products, the resulting complexity and lack of visibility is likely to leave these organizations […]
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QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Opens Applications April 1-30th Boston, MA, April 4, 2022 – Leading Cities is pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge in partnership with QBE North America for the fourth consecutive year. The global competition, ranked among the top 5 GovTech accelerators in the world, accelerates the […]
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