December 2023

Federal agencies and cybersecurity: Challenges and opportunities

Dec 7, 2023

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“Moving from traditional networks to more secure infrastructure is the driver for network modernization, with cybersecurity being a core focus” said Tony Wellen, vice president of federal at Spectrum Enterprise.
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I know you’re busy, but don’t overlook end-of-year financial planning

Dec 7, 2023

‘Tis the season to be jolly. But don’t get too distracted from important priorities, like end-of-year financial planning. For some orientation, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Thiago Glieger, a wealth adviser with RMG Advisers of Rockville, Maryland, a firm that specializes in federal employees.
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Daon xSentinel minimizes generative AI voice fraud

Dec 7, 2023

Daon announced the addition of xSentinel, an expansion of its AI.X technology. xSentinel provides adaptive synthetic voice protection to create a layer of defense within any voice communication channel and enhance the identity verification technologies suite on Daon IdentityX and TrustX platforms. Deepfake technology has advanced to the point of successfully mimicking voice signals that give us vital information about a caller’s characteristics, like tone and articulation, making it nearly impossible for call center employees … More → The post Daon xSentinel minimizes generative AI voice fraud appeared first on Help Net Security.
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New Microsoft Teams App for VDI Commercially Released

Dec 6, 2023

The new Microsoft Teams app for virtual desktop infrastructure reached “general availability” commercial-release status for business customers, Microsoft announced on Tuesday.
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Relief for Defense subcontractors drowning in a sea of contract clauses

Dec 6, 2023

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For smaller suppliers, selling to DoD still isn’t a walk in the park – but things are getting a little simpler. Last month, the department enacted a long-awaited rule change that prohibits prime contractors from flowing unnecessary contract clauses down to their subcontractors. It is all a part of more changes that are meant to simplify commercial buying in DoD that are still in the rulemaking pipeline. Dan Ramish is counsel at the law firm Hayes Boone. He talked with Federal News Network’s Deputy Editor Jared Serbu about what the changes mean.
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Strategic Project Management: Planning Strategic Projects

Dec 6, 2023

Projects are often viewed as standalone events. They are, after all, temporary and create a deliverable when completed. But this is a short-sided view that misses the big picture. Projects are often part of an organization’s larger goals and objectives…. Read More The post Strategic Project Management: Planning Strategic Projects appeared first on ProjectManager.
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MinterEllison sets up own AI Copilot

Dec 6, 2023

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To enhance productivity.
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Cisco AI Assistant for Security helps customers automate complex tasks

Dec 6, 2023

Cisco unveiled the Cisco AI Assistant for Security. This marks a major step in making AI pervasive in the Security Cloud, Cisco’s unified, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform. The AI Assistant will help customers make informed decisions, augment their tool capabilities and automate complex tasks. “To be an AI-first company, you must be a data-first company. With our extensive native telemetry, Cisco is uniquely positioned to deliver cybersecurity solutions that allow businesses to confidently operate at … More → The post Cisco AI Assistant for Security helps customers automate complex tasks appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Using AI to find microplastics

Dec 5, 2023

An interdisciplinary research team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify microplastics faster and more accurately than ever before.
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Diamonds and rust help unveil ‘impossible’ quasi-particles

Dec 5, 2023

Researchers have discovered magnetic monopoles — isolated magnetic charges — in a material closely related to rust, a result that could be used to power greener and faster computing technologies.
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