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Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth

Researchers have uncovered a more nuanced view of what makes an ‘ideal’ computer science student, challenging long-held stereotypes of geeky, clever, detail-oriented men, who lack social skills.
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Health and Human Services rearranges its technology furniture

Health and Human Services reorganized to “streamline and bolster technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial and policy functions.” The post Health and Human Services rearranges its technology furniture first appeared on Federal News Network.
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IT leaders blame new features — like AI — for rising software costs

Companies are combating cost creep by leveraging their purchasing power and turning to open-source alternatives, Forrester says. 
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Video: Same Origin, CORS, DNS Rebinding and Localhost, (Mon, Aug 12th)

Trying something a bit different. A video demo to illustrate some concepts around “Origin” in web applications. Let me know if this is something you would like to see more of.
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Boosting zero trust maturity requires a strategic approach

To protect against rapidly evolving cyber threats, organisations must adopt a dynamic zero trust security strategy that continuously verifies all users and activities.
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Using photos or videos, these AI systems can conjure simulations that train robots to function in physical spaces

Two new studies introduce AI systems that use either video or photos to create simulations that can train robots to function in the real world. This could significantly lower the costs of training robots to function in complex settings. Two new studies introduce AI systems that use either video or photos to create simulations that can train robots to function in the real world. This could significantly lower the costs of training robots to function in complex settings.
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Exploring the impact of attentional uniqueness and attentional allocation on firm growth

Researchers posit that a balance between attentional uniqueness and allocation can positively impact a firm’s growth.
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Week in review: Tips for starting your cybersecurity career, Patch Tuesday forecast

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: August 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Looking for a calm August release August 2024 July ended up being more ‘exciting’ than many of us wanted; we’re supposed to be in the height of summer vacation season. First, we had a large set of updates on Patch Tuesday, then we had to work through the CrowdStrike event, and finally many of us … More → The post Week in review: Tips for starting your cybersecurity career, Patch Tuesday forecast appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Glimpse into the nanoworld: Microscope reveals tiniest cell processes

What does the inside of a cell really look like? In the past, standard microscopes were limited in how well they could answer this question. Now, researchers have succeeded in developing a microscope with resolutions better than five nanometers (five billionths of a meter). This is roughly equivalent to the width of a hair split into 10,000 strands.
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Lawmakers, DoD to explore portfolio-based acquisition

“Portfolio-based acquisition would get you to that point where I can make dynamic changes in how we invest in programs,” said Dave Tremper. The post Lawmakers, DoD to explore portfolio-based acquisition first appeared on Federal News Network.
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