Cybersecurity is still an emerging field, especially for IT professionals who wear many hats. To help your business and IT teams respond to emerging cyberthreats, you should invest in training your technical IT and security staff.

Weve seen even well-staffed teams struggle with responding to ransomware incidents in the past year, despite those same teams excelling when responding to everything else. There must be a more concentrated and directed effort to ransomware remediation in general, emphasizing tabletop exercises and hands-on training that put these skills to the test.

Imagine how overwhelming tasks like contacting authorities, preserving forensic evidence, managing internal expectations and restoring backups (in the many instances that a decryption key may not work) can be for teams not trained to manage a ransomware incident. These skills and processes are far too complicated and high risk for even seasoned IT professionals to learn as they go. Oftentimes, not having an established plan or training results in extended downtime, team burnout and the need for high-cost consulting services at the last minute. This scenario is just one example, but one that has often happened this year.

Managed security service providers (MSSPs) can be a valuable resource for SMBs, providing the expertise needed to secure infrastructure when they cannot dedicate a full-time staff member to security. If you dont or cant have this expertise in-house, take time now to form adequate partnerships with external experts before you need to utilize them. In 2021, many organizations that found themselves looking for a partner at the last minute paid much more than those with an ongoing partner who could help them every step of the way.

Although there is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring and establishing the correct level of security coverage, testing for vulnerabilities is an effective method to understand what coverage is needed. Penetration testing allows organizations to evaluate their security and IT infrastructure. At the same time, simulated phishing tests, cybersecurity assessments and culture surveys measure how prepared your employees are for the cyberthreats they face and how likely they are to adopt behaviors that keep your organization secure. By identifying vulnerabilities, organizations can plan to address their most significant weaknesses and set themselves up for a secure 2022.

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3 Steps To Get Your Business Cybersecurity-Ready In 2022 - Forbes

STRASBOURG The European Parliament movedcloseron Thursday to banningtargeted ads based on sensitive data including religious beliefs, sexual orientation and racial or ethnic origin.

A large majority of lawmakersvotedto prohibit online platforms such as Facebook and Google from showing commercials to users based on their most intimate information, in the EUs draft content moderation bill, known as theDigital Services Act(DSA).

The move comes amid sustained calls from activists to bolster online privacy and crack down on what they say is abusive surveillance exploiting peoples vulnerabilities, the likes of which resulted in large-scale manipulations such as in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

U.S. lawmakers also on Tuesday introduced a bill with similar provisions prohibiting tech platforms and data brokers from using sensitive information to push their ads.

The new potential EU restrictions on targeted advertising could reshape the tech industry. They could affect the widely popular marketing practices underpinning tech behemoths' business models and fueling the advertising industry and traditional media organizations.

Lawmakers will now have to negotiate with the Council, representing the 27 EU governments, which has shown no interest in tackling online advertising in the DSA.

France, which is at the helm of the Council and plans to finalize the DSA, has previously shown reluctance to take heed of Parliaments appetite for new privacy rules.

On January 12 at an event organized by the Atlantic Council, French Digital Minister Cdric O said limits on targeted advertising could hamper the rhythm and progress of the adoption of the EUs tech laws, the DSA and its sister bill focused on online competition, the Digital Markets Act.

Proposed by the European Commission in December 2020, the DSA aims to create Europe-wide rules for online services. The bill seeks to crack down on illegal content, regulate online advertising and impose transparency measures on platforms' algorithms.

Galvanized by a widely supported but nonbinding call in the European Parliament to rein in targeted ads in 2020, several left-wing political groups including the Socialists & Democrats and the Greens laid out ambitious plans early on in the negotiations of the DSA to outlaw the practice of micro-targeted online advertisements.

But facing fierce opposition from center-right and liberal lawmakers, negotiators compromised on a ban on manipulative designs to nudge users to consent to online tracking, including so-called dark patterns and website notices to accept online trackers known as cookies. They also added that online platforms needed to clearly get consent from users before tracking them.

Meanwhile, tech companies wouldnt be able to target minors with ads.

Then, on Wednesday, left-wing MEPs pulled off an unexpected feat by winning the support of conservative and far-right lawmakers in what Greens MEP Alexandra Geesecalleda huge win for European citizens.

The privacy changes gave a strong signal that Parliament wants to be crystal clear on the need to do something on [tracking ads], lead lawmaker Christel Schaldemose, a Dane from the S&D, told POLITICO.

Parliament also approved an amendment to force online platforms to make sure that users who declined to be tracked could still have alternative options to access the services, meaning that a platform like Instagram couldntde factooblige users to be tracked to view posts on its app.

MEPs approved the preliminary lead committeerulesas lawmakers also decided to force online services to respect fundamental rights enshrined in the EU charter, including freedom of expression and information, in their terms and conditions.

Cloud hosting companies and platforms, meanwhile, could have to enable anonymous use of and payment for their online services.

Parliament also agreed that small- and medium-sized companies could request assistance when seeking legal representation in the EU, a requirement to comply with the DSA.

An amendment to get platforms to inform media organizations of content moderation decisions based on their terms and conditions, and give them a chance to challenge those decisions, before taking action was rejected. However, MEPs voted to ensure online platforms would also have to respect the freedom and pluralism of media.

The final rules could come into force as soon as 2023.

This article has been updated.

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As multiple industries shift more into the world of cloud computing, talks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in order to enhance cloud performance has continued at a dramatic pace. Combining both AI and cloud technology together, is beneficial to varying degrees, nevertheless, there is still some further progress to be made across the substantial challenges that technical developers are facing for a more cohesive integration.

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Cloud computing alone allows companies to be more flexible whilst simultaneously providing economic value when hosting data and applications on the cloud. AI-powered analytical data insights plays an essential role in its enhanced capabilities in data management However, it begs the question, can AI and cloud unification streamline data efficiently and what other benefits can arise from this integration?

Due to the financial and personal sensitivity in which organizations carry, thoughts also turn to the important question of integration effectiveness and more specifically how well it can protect privacy whilst companies are continually at risk of a potentially serious cybersecurity breach, especially because an increased rate of workforces are now working from home remotely. What many fail to realize, however, is that the cloud itself has incredibly secure security measures which block malicious web traffic through its extensive cloud firewall. An AI system substantially heightens this protection - detecting fraudulent activity based on its analytics, and anticipating multiple attacks before they even occur. In other words - having both AI and cloud technology is akin to having the ultimate super-team protection during online activity.

As increasingly more enterprises choose to invest in cloud technology, there has been a noticeable difference throughout company structures, where workflow has become more streamlined. It is clear that cloud computing as a whole, offers more agility by having all information readily available online. Data can be shared instantly between multiple devices, among various people within a company, reaching employees both across the office, and in different continents. AI offers a whole new layer to optimizing work systems, and data analysis through formed patterns, providing solutions for better quality of service for customers.

This optimization is essential due to the amount of data that the cloud possesses. Focusing on workflow enhancements in particular through this integration process improves productivity and mitigates errors in data processes. The cloud holds company information, plus the data from each employee, and with new information coming in each day, it is important to be able to command it in the most flexible and agile way that drives the digital transformation of the organization as whole.

In this current digital age, AI has the potential to impact businesses across multiple sectors substantially. When considering all of the techniques of AI utilities, it is estimated that between $3.5 trillion and $5.8 trillion could be generated annually across 19 countries, simply by integrating AI into their online workspaces. It has been predicted that cloud computing could be able to self-manage once the AI technology advances and becomes substantially more sophisticated. This means that the system would be able to monitor and manage any issues that arise and fix the issues itself, which would in turn, allow technical developers to focus their attention on the bigger picture of the strategic value of the company rather than simple system repairs. This results in a unique and powerful combination that companies can use to their advantage.

Lowering costs is a feat that every business around the globe is trying to achieve, and with cloud technology and AI integration, it can become reality. These automated solutions simplify tasks immensely, eradicating the need for manned data centers within organizations. Costs are also cut in research and development, as the AI/cloud integration can do those tasks at no additional cost.

While the cost-effective benefits of merging AI with cloud technology has many companies smiling, it calls into question the ethics behind employee security. Previously, there have been utterances of AI replacing a human workforce which has continually dispelled over time. Nonetheless, it does not stop workers from being concerned that AI could begin to play a larger role in a company than they do in the future.

With optimization on the tip of enterprises tongue, and a lessened need for workers in positions that operating systems can do better, fasting and with fewer errors, concerns are justified. It is the role of employers to assure their employees that these systems are there to work alongside them to increase work efficiency and to understand that its not there to replace human ability, but to augment it.

There are also concerns regarding the importance of privacy of AI/Cloud systems. As previously stated, it is a wonderful tool to secure online systems to prevent fraudulent activity - but can it be too secure? Some of the data analysis can result in false positives, accusing consumers incorrectly and inconveniencing them by the same system designed to help them. Errors like these show that human monitors are still required to ensure cases like these are few, and are able to correct these mistakes when they do occur.

Cloud technology and AI evolving simultaneously can completely change the way people communicate and interact with technology on the whole. While yes, there are varying concerns regarding how much value AI can truly deliver if there isnt sufficient quality data available. However, when adequate data is on hand, the integration of these advanced technologies can reduce the complexity of system processes, and aid us all with the understanding to take better courses of action.

Having technology that creates innovative ideas in order to improve upon the market, not only benefits the enterprises utilizing the tech, but also the consumers who may rely on the result of these ideas. AI and cloud technology are being utilized at an ever increasing rate, and they are propelling the wider use of tech within society to new heights, and it is not expected to slow down any time soon.

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The essential role of AI in cloud technology - Techradar

HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entering 2022, the world continues to endure the pandemic. But the security industry has, no doubt, continued to shift, adapt, and develop in spite of things. Several trends have even accelerated. Beyond traditional "physical security," a host of frontiers like AI, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity are being rapidly pioneered by entities big and small in our industry.By all appearances, the security industry is in a stage of redefining itself. It is moving from mere security and safety protections to encompass a wider scope of activity that will expand safety while also bringing new levels of intelligence and sustainability to communities, companies and societies.Here, Hikvision would like to share some of our ideas and expectations about key trends that will likely affect the security industry in 2022 and perhaps even further into the future.1. AI will be everywhereNowadays, Artificial Intelligence is quite common in the security industry. More customers in the industry have recognized the value of AI, and have found new uses for AI applications in various scenarios. Along with ANPR, automated event alerts, and false alarm reduction, AI technologies are being used for wider applications, like personal protective equipment (PPE) detection, fall detection for the elderly, mine surface detection, and much more. Meanwhile, we also have seen more collaboration across the industry, with security manufacturers opening their hardware products to third-party AI applications, and launching open platforms for customers to create and train their own AI algorithms to meet customized needs.AI has been one of the fundamental technologies to reshape the security industry. Benefiting from the optimization of algorithms, as well as the improved computing performance and the decreased cost of chips due to the advancement of semiconductor technology in recent years, AI applications are gradually forming the basic functions and capabilities accepted by all sectors in the industry, and we predict an even stronger tendency to assert that "AI will be everywhere."2. AIoT will digitize and pervade industry verticalsWith more security cameras and other security devices being connected to the network, the security industry is becoming an important part of an IoT world, enriching its visual capabilities. It's apparent that the boundaries of the security industry are blurring, going well beyond the physical security arena. Meanwhile the popularization of AI technology enables the connected devices to become intelligent "things" in the IoT world. The combination of AI and IoT, or as we call it, AIoT, is taking the security industry to a higher plain, automating the workflows and procedures of enterprises and aiding in the digital transformation of various industry verticals such as energy, logistics, manufacturing, retail, education, healthcare, etc.From our perspective, AIoT brings more possibilities to the industry with rapidly expanding applications for security devices and systems. Meanwhile, more perception capabilities like radar, Lidar, temperature measuring, humidity sensing, and gas leak detection are being added to security devices and systems to make them more powerful. These new devices shoulder a multiplicity of tasks that just a few years ago required several different devices, covering both security functions and other intelligent functions for an ever-advancing world.3. Converged systems will break down data silosWorkers throughout private enterprises and public service sectors alike would jump at the chance to get rid of obstructive "data silos." Data and information scattered and isolated in disparate systems or groups creates barriers to information sharing and collaboration, preventing managers from getting a holistic view oftheir operations. Here, the convergence of various information systems has been proven to be an effective approach hopefully enough to break down those silos.It's clear the trend in the security industry has been to make efforts to converge systems wherever possible, including video, access control, alarms, fire prevention, and emergency management, to name a few. Further, more non-security systems, like human resources, finance, inventory, and logistics systems are also converging onto unified management platforms to increase collaboration and to support management in better decision-making based on more comprehensive data and analytics.4. Cloud-based solutions and services will be essentialLike AI, the cloud is not a new trend in our industry, but it is an expanding one. From small business markets to enterprise levels, we can see the momentum push more and more businesses to leverage cloud-based security solutions and services. And as we are witnessing even now, the pandemic has accelerated the movement to cloud-based operations for people and businesses around the world.All businesses want platforms or services that offer simplicity, with as few assets to manage as possible, and a setup that's as simple as possible. This is precisely where the cloud delivers. With a cloud-hosting infrastructure, there is no need for a local server or software. Users can conveniently check the status of their assets and businesses in real time, receive security events and alarms quickly, and accomplish emergency responses simply using a mobile app. For security business operators, the cloud enables them to remotely help their clients configure devices, fix bugs, maintain and upgrade security systems, and provide better value-added services.5. Crystal clear security imaging will be standard in any weather, under any conditions, any time of day or nightIt is always vital for video security cameras to maintain image clarity and capture details 24 hours a day, in any weather and under any condition. Cameras with low light imaging technology that renders high-definition and full-color images at night and in nearly completely dark environments have been very welcome in the market. We are seeing the impressive technology applied to more camera models, including 4K, varifocal and PTZ cameras. Moreover, for clearer video security imaging in poor visibility especially in severe weather high-performance imaging sensors, ISP technology, and AI algorithms are being employed, enabling cameras to maintain clarity and details of view.Speaking of imaging technology, the trend toward incorporating multiple lenses in new cameras cannot be ignored. Single-lens cameras are limited in their ability to get more details at greater distances and get the whole picture in large-scale places. They do only one or the other. But by employing two or more imaging lenses in one camera, multi-lens cameras can simultaneously deliver both panoramas and detailed, zoomed-in views of the same large site. Applications including airports, harbors, transit stations, parking lots, stadiums and squares will see these multi-lens cameras as a boon on every level.6. Biometric access control will bring higher security and efficiencyIn the past decades, authorized access control has moved a long way away from keys, pin codes and ID cards. We now find ourselves stepping into the era of biometrics. The access control market is rapidly becoming occupied by biometric authentications, from fingerprint and palmprint recognition to facial and iris recognition.Biometric access controls bring inherent advantages, like higher security and efficiency with reduced counterfeiting. They verify within seconds or fractions of seconds and prevent unnecessary physical contact. Iris, palmprint, and facial recognition offer touchless access control, a hygienic practice more and more favored as a result of the pandemic.7. The Zero Trust approach will take the cybersecurity spotlightWith more security devices connecting over the Internet than anyone ever imagined, cybersecurity has become an immense challenge in the industry. Stricter data security and privacy protection regulations have recently been introduced in the world's key markets, like the EU's GDPR and the Data Security Law in China, placing higher demands on cybersecurity. And in 2021, several landmark ransomware attacks on a variety of enterprises convinced us in no uncertain terms that companies in every industry must reinforce their network security architecture and strengthen their online protections.So how do we address growing cybersecurity concerns? Though the concept actually developed in 2010, the term "Zero Trust" has become a hot word just in recent years. A strategic initiative that developed to prevent data breaches by eliminating the concept of trust from an organization's network architecture, Zero Trust is rooted in a philosophy of "never trust, always verify." The concept has been roundly accepted within the IT industry and it is now also slowly but steadily moving into the physical security realm, as it gradually becomes an important part of the IoT world.8. Green manufacturing and low-carbon initiatives will take big stridesThe consensus is in: low-carbon initiatives are valued by societies around the world. In the security market, we have seen products featuring low-power-consumption become the preferred options for customers, and demands for solar-powered cameras are increasing.Meanwhile, local laws, regulations and policies that restrict carbon emission standards for manufacturing enterprises are pushing industries toward adopting more environmentally-conscious practices in their daily operations and production, which includes using more environment-friendly materials and adopting multiple energy-efficient designs in product manufacturing processes. We are delighted to see that more security industry manufacturers are exploring "green" manufacturing, and are committed to lowering their carbon output. Though it will take time, the movement has begun. We expect to see significant strides in this area in 2022.Find out moreTo find out more about anything discussed here, or to discover Hikvision's insights that are delivering latest trends of security, please visit our Hikvision Blog site.Photo -https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1726672/Top_8_trends_security_industry_2022.jpg

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Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on Global Health Care Cloud and Hosting Market Insights, to 2027 with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market associated stakeholders. The growth of the Health Care Cloud and Hosting market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.

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Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (United States),Visualutions, Inc. (United States),Netgain Technology, LLC (United States),Mercy Technology Services (United States),NextGen Healthcare (United States),IBM (United States),Microsoft (United States),The HCI Group (United States),EURIS (France),OVHcloud (France),Volico Data Centers (United States),Google (United States),AWS (United States)

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Healthcare cloud and hosting represent the implementation of cloud computing in healthcare industries. Cloud computing offers various benefits to healthcare service providers by easily managing and exchange of various data and collaboration between doctors, divisions, and healthcare service providers. Cloud offers sufficient data storage to store a large amount of data, flexibility, and scalability at a reduced cost. Nowadays, healthcare providers are increasingly adopting IoT-enabled devices to monitor patients

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Market Trend:

Integration of AI and Machine Learning into Cloud Computing to Manage a Large Amount of Data

Market Drivers:

Surging Demand for Cloud and Hosting in Healthcare to Quickly Access & Manage Data and Reduce Capital ExpenditureGrowing Adoption of Telehealth and Increased Focus to Improve Patient Care

Market Opportunities:

Increasing Adoption of Technological Solutions in Developing Countries Due to Growing Awareness

Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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