While it's certainly true that we are facing a higher quantity of cybersecurity threats than ever before, an OTA report concluded that 93% of data breaches in 2017 were entirely avoidable (source: OTA report, page 4). Even if you have taken the basic recommended precautions, it is still likely that your business and data are at risk. These are critical steps you need to take to … [Read more...] about The Future of Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Business from Great Data Risks
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Problems With Structural Bias With Big Data Automation Models
Automation is not a fad. It is the future of business models in almost every industry. Unfortunately, automation has introduced new risks that brands must prepare for. One of the biggest concerns that have been raised in recent months is the risk of institutional bias and unintentional discrimination. Brands may make decisions based on demographic information with limited … [Read more...] about Problems With Structural Bias With Big Data Automation Models
IoT and Blockchain: Challenges and Risks
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an ecosystem of ever-increasing complexity; it's the next wave of innovation that will humanize every object in our life, and it is the next level of automation for every object we use. IoT is bringing more and more things into the digital fold every day, which will likely make IoT a multi-trillion-dollar industry in the near future. To … [Read more...] about IoT and Blockchain: Challenges and Risks
Big Data and Healthcare It’s a Great Match
A patient has arrived at his primary care physician's office. His symptoms are unusual “ some fit one diagnosis but others do not. Traditionally, that doctor has had to rely on his training and experience, his medical journals, and, occasionally, consultation with colleagues. Big data has changed all of that. With access to a huge database of global medical information, that … [Read more...] about Big Data and Healthcare It’s a Great Match
What is the Benefit of Modern Data Warehousing?
Access to relevant customer and industry information is the primary competitive advantage businesses have over their direct and indirect competitors today. It's the smartest approach to remaining vigilant in a business environment where competition is at an all-time high. That's where data warehousing comes in. Data warehouses are central repositories of integrated data from … [Read more...] about What is the Benefit of Modern Data Warehousing?