Data pipelines are a set of processes that move data from one place to another, typically from the source of data to a storage system. These processes involve data extraction from various sources, transformation to fit business or technical needs, and loading into a final destination for analysis or reporting. The goal is to automate […]
The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence has drawn a lot of media attention for everything from taking people’s jobs to spreading disinformation and infringing copyrights, but AI’s impact on cybersecurity may be its most pressing immediate issue. AI’s impact on security teams is predictably double-edged. When properly applied, it can be a powerful force multiplier for cybersecurity practitioners, through […]
The Cool Kids Corner: Current Considerations in Data Ethics
Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Read last month’s column here.) This month, we’re talking about data ethics. The technology shift since the global pandemic has given rise to a […]
15 Essential Data Mining Techniques
Data mining techniques can be applied across various business domains such as operations, finance, sales, marketing, and supply chain management, among others. When executed effectively, data mining provides a trove of valuable information, empowering you to gain a competitive advantage through enhanced strategic decision-making. At its core, data mining is a method employed for the […]
Four Ways SMBs Can Maximize the Value of Data
Businesses of all sizes are collecting more data, continuously, than ever before. But many – particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) – have trouble understanding where their data sits, how to connect and act on it, how to manage it, and, most importantly, how to drive value from it. While there’s been a huge surge […]
Why Organizations Are Embracing Automation in Security and Beyond
Compared to other organizational departments, security teams generally embraced automation on the early side. Frontline analysts facing ever-evolving cyber attacks, hampered by too much work and not enough staff, were quick to take advantage of technology that could automate tedious tasks and mission-critical workflows. Now, departments throughout organizations are following security’s lead. From infrastructure to […]
Navigating SQL Server High Availability in Kubernetes for Improved Performance
There’s a compelling rationale for SQL Server not being the easiest pick for Kubernetes containerization initiatives. SQL Server environments are often characterized as formidable entities, known for their substantial scale and tendency to consume a significant portion of budget resources. Furthermore, SQL Server environments: Containers offer substantial potential for enhancing SQL Server’s agility, flexibility, and […]
Hybrid Cloud Challenges and How to Avoid Them
Hybrid cloud solutions are indispensable in achieving a balance between data security, scalability, and innovation for banking, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) industries. These sectors encounter unique challenges, including regulatory complexities, data sensitivity, rapid transaction processing demands, cybersecurity risks, legacy systems, competition, shifting customer expectations, organizational resilience, and global operations. To overcome […]
Biometric Data Security: Advancements and Concerns
Biometrics was once a novelty reserved for spy movies and top-secret government facilities. Today, we carry it in our pockets and use it for mundane things like signing into Facebook. While biometric data security technology offers advantages not available through conventional passwords, it also has unique privacy risks and limitations. What Is Biometric Data? Biometrics […]
The Emergence of Corporate Data Governance
Within corporations, the theme of governance has been one of the most important themes for decades. Scholars have discussed and debated how corporations can be governed in order to protect shareholder value and resolve agency issues. Companies have implemented a variety of corporate governance mechanisms to ensure effective decision-making and risk management. These include board […]