C2 Fall 2021

Balancing Agility with Data Security

Thomas Gloerfeld0344 views
Agile development is known for well-paced development cadences with short, quick sprints. These fast bursts are typically focused on ensuring something of value (functioning code) gets done in a short amount of time, allowing for new features and functionality to be available in the product on a regular basis. As opposed to the traditional, slower forms of software development, with releases methodically planned and executed over many months or even years, Agile keeps the focus on speed, user feedback, and iterative refinement.
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Mapping HPE’s Zero Trust Efforts To The Current Cyber Threat Landscape

Matt Kimball0291 views
The latest ransomware attack on the market was a doozy. Just a few weeks ago, the Russian hacking group known as REvil attacked MSPs (Managed Service Providers) that utilize Kesaya’s VSA software, holding them hostage for a total ransom of $70M. The cyberattack affected 800 and 1,500 organizations, disrupting IT functions for MSPs and their customers around the world. The impacted ranged from a grocery store in Sweden to a school district in Australia, and all points in between. 
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The Flip Side

Gaye Clemson0260 views
It’s refreshing to me to occasionally see honest viewpoints expressed on LinkedIn regarding the various stresses people feel in their day-to-day work lives. Regardless of its actual existence pre-COVID, work/life balance is officially over, replaced by a blending of work and home culture. And, the norms for what’s acceptable behavior at work have changed dramatically. Remember the days when we thought a barking dog or an interruptive child was a career-limiting move?
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Editor’s Letter

Stacie0269 views
In this issue’s cover feature, “Securing the edge is no longer enough. SPIFFE can protect your infrastructure,” Bloomberg’s Phil Vachon shares his informative take on why reliability and trust are crucial in a world riddled with increasing security threats.
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A Note from Connect Leadership

Marty Edelman0246 views
As summer gives way to fall, our thoughts naturally turn to all things security (I bet you were thinking I was going to say Pumpkin spice drinks). It is impossible these days to surf the web, read a newspaper (they still exist, right?) without seeing how some poor company has been attacked and either their systems are offline due to a ransomware attack, or their customer's data has been stolen. In this issue, we have a ton of great content that will help you not end up as a trending story.
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