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News alert: Beazley reports on how AI, new tech distract businesses as cyber risk intensifies

The Last Watchdog

Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. The perceived threat of cyber risk to global business leaders peaked in 2021 (34%) and over the past two years, the risk perception has dropped (27%). But worryingly they appear less concerned by cyber risk than a couple of years ago.

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Microsoft's Majorana 1 and the Path to Scalable Quantum Computing

SecureWorld News

Commercialization acceleration: Microsoft has been selected as one of two companies in DARPA's US2QC (Utility-Scale Quantum Computing) program, aiming to fast-track practical quantum systems. Energy & sustainability: Optimizing carbon capture, finding catalysts to break down plastics, and improving battery materials.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

Since founding Cedric Leighton Associates, he has become an internationally known strategic risk expert. Leighton is also a founding partner of CYFORIX, specializing in the field of cyber risk. Prior to joining Delta Dental, Almeida was the CISO at Covanta Holding Corporation, a leader in energy-from-waste management services.

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Security Roundup September 2024

BH Consulting

For example, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) will become the ‘competent authority’ for the energy, drinking water and wastewater sectors. The Central Bank of Ireland will oversee both banking and financial markets. The bill designates which regulators will be responsible for various critical sectors.

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NIS2 Framework: Your Key To Achieving Cybersecurity Excellence

Centraleyes

Essential entities ” span sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and water. These sectors play a pivotal role in the functioning of society and the economy, making them primary targets for cyber threats. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks.