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All new type of memory

Scientists from Fudan University, Shanghai, recently published their research revealing an all new type of memory. We have heard about RAM and ROM, and both of these memories have their own limitations like RAM is volatile but Super-fast and ROM can store huge amount of data but it is Very slow. This all new type of memory is claimed to be able to store data as long as we want. This technology works on two dimensional semi-floating gate transistors. Unfortunately, research is still going on and we will require to use our traditional RAM ROM for a little long till this research turns out to be a public product. And also there’s no doubt that this technology can bring revolution in terms of data storage, security, data transfer and many more.

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Importance of implementing IoT security

Now, IoT technology is important for any organization as IoT technology has the probability to help companies in reaching the next stage in their journey of digital transformation, but positioning this new tech without sincerely considering how to ensure data security is risky. Read more at: 

https://www.business2community.com/cybersecurity/iot-security-growing-awareness-about-what-needs-to-be-done-to-prevent-the-next-attack-02058267

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Data and Government Regulation

Data security is becoming a matter of increasing concern. Guidelines to cover the security is data are needed. Data breaches are being detected but, still classified data are at the risk of being leaked with the current age of data access. Data-driven algorithms have made it easy to control drones from remote areas. Data governance is the need of the hour, in order to regulate the access to different data, and control the extent to which data can be shared. Regulations for data visibility is important as it allows accountability and legitimizes and government laws introduced. Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com/science/political-science/2017/dec/15/data-will-change-the-world-and-we-must-get-its-governance-right

 

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Concept of Open Data

Open data is the data which is easily accessible and is in such a format which can be used by anyone.This data may or may not be free. This data can be made available through the API or pay per use models. This concept was initiated in the 1950’s when World Data Centre system was formed to enhance accessibility. Companies can, with the help of open data, develop applications and improve their products. Government can ensure transparency and efficient use of public money. Open data helps in decision making. The only concern being data security and privacy. Open data should be transferred within the legal boundaries after filtering, which data can be transferred and which cannot be. Read more at: http://analyticsindiamag.com/what-is-open-data-and-where-can-you-find-it/

 

 

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All About Cloud Security

Security is the biggest fear when it comes to storing data in any cloud based software. Security threats are always there in any online transactions. But, these threats always hold us back from new opportunities. It is found that implementing cloud-based software not only save time and money for businesses, but it also helps staff in order to develop new products and services and work towards business growth as cloud software is encrypted and password protected to ensure data security. It also provides a backup for important files and data that could become lost or corrupted should any damage to devices occur and cloud file storage can also be implemented in order to share and store documents within a business.

Read more at: http://www.business2community.com/cloud-computing/safe-sound-cloud-01547415#xwseISmoIe431UFw.97

 

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Android based cyber security mobile device: A Blackberry way

Android based cyber security mobile device: A Blackberry way

Last couple of years smartphone company Blackberry is facing serious financial degradation due to the presence of android device at cheaper price and with more features. After a huge loss in the smartphone market, Blackberry is trying to diversify their business into cyber security sections under the guidance of John Chen, Executive chairman and CEO of Blackberry. They acquired new companies for providing data security. These companies are providing data sharing security, Geo tagging and automated security alerts, tracking, auditing files inside or outside firewall.

To read, follow: http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemorgan/2016/04/28/blackberrys-turnaround-ceo-dials-up-cybersecurity-and-it-answers/#515f874e6921

 

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IoT & its trend

The Internet of Things (IoT) generates semi-structured or unstructured data in real time. Organizations take advantage of cloud because big data can be best managed in the cloud. By utilizing fog computing, organizations can decrease time to action; reduce costs, infrastructure and bandwidth; and can get greater access to data. The advantages of the decentralized method of fog computing and IoT analytics cover both the organization and the end user. One of the benefits of centralization is to focus and understand the data location and the accessibility. The decentralized method is associated with flexibility and agility. This tends to describe the data management trends and applications. Read more at the article written by Jelani Harper (blogger) : http://data-informed.com/the-internet-of-things-and-the-necessity-of-fog-computing/

 

 

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Effective ways of protecting VoIP from cybercrime

In a research, it was found that throughout the IT realm, cyber criminals are executing faster attacks and cyber crimes have increased due to increased risks in VoIP system. A growing number of attacks against business VoIP systems to greater availability of hacking tools are available to would-be criminals through illegal means. A company's VoIP security is as strong as an organizational approach to data security and by implementing appropriate protections around telephony, customers and organization are protected from data breaches. In this article, we will explore the most common and effective ways of protecting VoIP from cyber crime. Read more at:  http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/voip-news/voip-security-5-very-real-solutions-to-super-scary-threats-70706

 

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Healthcare Engulfed By Analytics

Healthcare Analytics Market has been predicted to have tremendous potential over time with low cost and improved population health. Survey report gives an increase in analytics adoption rate though many still don't use predictive modelling techniques. Data integration is required to derive analytical value which comes as a big challenge. Data Breeches and Data Security is a lesser factor than the former one since enterprises take their own data. But this factor works when external data is taken into account. People with a unique combination of statistics training, technology skills, and data knowledge are also required in large number. Also, infrastructure improvement for analytics must be done according as many healthcare decision makers. Thus analytics is getting much priority in healthcare in recent times. Read more about this article at:  http://www.cio.com/article/2904270/healthcare/healthcare-analytics-4-things-impacting-the-adoption-rate.html

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Bancassurance: an emerging concept

The sale of insurance and other similar products through a bank to help it customers at situations is known as Bancassurance. Development of Bancassurance in India began to improve the channels of insurance policy so as to reach the hands of the common, to widen the area of working of banking sector, to improve the services of insurance. The Reserve Bank of India and the insurance development and regulatory authority have a set of guidelines for companies to form Bancassurance. It basically encourages people to buy insurance policies increasing the number of providers. It also has demerits such as interest conflict of bank and insurance policies, compromising on data security, etc. Read more about this article at: http://tips.thinkrupee.com/articles/bancassurance-in-india.php

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Data security in the cloud

The rapid rate of cloud adoption has given rise to the natural necessity to have some data generated live on cloud-based platforms. One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is assuming that once you are managed by a hosting provider or other cloud-based platform company, the inbuilt security features will provide everything you need from a data safety perspective. Depending on the cloud service provider or managed service provider you use, you can expect scalability and flexibility to be built into the system so that you don't miss out on the cloud's ability to quickly respond to changes in demand. Having the technical skills in-house is just as important as finding the outsourced technical expertise that will enable a greater degree of secure infrastructure planning.

 

To know more visit the article at http://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/blog-hub/2013/nov/19/the-reality-of-data-security-in-the-cloud/

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Healthcare cloud security: now and into the future

An article by David Linthicum, SVP at Cloud Technology Partners, talks about how Healthcare providers and payers utilize cloud platforms to store and access personnel records. He also spoke about the use of managed security services providers that will allow healthcare organizations to push some of the responsibilities to security experts.

 

To know more about security concerns in healthcare follow http://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/blog-hub/2014/apr/11/healthcare-cloud-security-now-and-into-the-future/

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Heartbleed web security bug: What you need to know

OpenSSL is a popular cryptographic library used to digitally scramble sensitive data as it passes to and from computer servers so that only the service provider and the intended recipients can make sense of it. If an organisation employs OpenSSL, users see a padlock icon in their web browser - although this can also be triggered by rival products. Google Security and Codenomicon - a Finnish security company - revealed on Monday that a flaw had existed in OpenSSL for more than two years that could be used to expose the secret keys that identify service providers employing the code. They said that if attackers made copies of these keys they could steal the names and passwords of people using the services, as well as take copies of their data and set up spoof sites that would appear legitimate because they used the stolen credentials. This vulnerability allows anyone on the internet to read the memory of the system protected by the bug-affected code. In this way, they can get the keys needed to decode and read the data, according security researchers at the Finnish firm Codenomicon who discovered it. The bug is independently discovered recently by Codenomicon and Google Security researcher Neel Mehta. The official name for the vulnerability is CVE-2014-0160.

To read more, visit:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/heartbleed-web-security-bug-what-you-need-to-know-1.2603988

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