17 MAY. 2024 · The LockBit ransomware group recently suffered another major blow at the hands of international law enforcement, as the UK’s NCA revealed the name and face of the group’s long-sought-after leader. Dmitry Khoroshev, known as ‘LockBitSupp’ on the dark web, was unmasked by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) while the US Department of Justice announced a 26-count indictment against him. While this is a significant development in the fight against the group, what does it mean for LockBit in the long term and could it have lasting impacts on the ransomware landscape? In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to speaking to Solomon Klappholz, staff writer at ITPro and our resident expert on all things cyber security, to get us up to speed on the LockBit situation and explore what it means in more detail.  Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/lockbit-mastermind-unmasked-by-law-enforcement - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/lockbit-takedown-is-a-huge-win-for-law-enforcement-but-lets-not-celebrate-too-soon-security-experts-warn - https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/february-rundown-lockbit-takedown-and-chatgpt-woes - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/lockbit-rises-from-the-ashes-but-will-it-pack-the-same-punch-as-before - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/the-big-three-ransomware-groups-are-losing-their-grip-on-the-industry-as-gangs-begin-to-fracture-study-shows - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/alphv-leak-site-seized-by-law-enforcement-as-decryption-tool-released - https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-crime/qakbot-forced-offline-but-history-suggests-it-probably-wont-be-forever - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/this-ransomware-variant-has-now-been-used-against-500-targets-heres-what-you-need-to-know - https://www.itpro.com/security/29241/what-are-the-different-types-of-ransomware - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ncsc-ransomware-guidance - https://www.itpro.com/security/security-has-to-work-together-cyber-collaboration-as-a-mission-at-check-point-experience-2024 - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/the-end-of-ransomware-payments-how-businesses-fit-into-the-fight

10 MAY. 2024 · Some experts will tell you the first step in adopting AI is making sure your data is in order. But what about your skills? When it comes time to put AI in the hands of their workforce, leaders need to know that they’ll be able to hit the ground running and unlock productivity benefits without delay. Achieving this will involve investing in AI skills – but where should businesses begin and how far-reaching does this AI training need to be? In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to Arun ‘Rak’ Ramchandran, president and global head of consulting and GenAI practice at Hexaware, to explore how businesses can ensure their internal AI skills can meet growing demands and challenges.

3 MAY. 2024 · April has been a month of both highs and lows. At the start of the month, AWS was ordered to pay $525 million in damages, after it was found to have infringed US patent law through some of its core cloud offerings. The month has also seen a high-profile cyber incident – a ransomware attack against Change Healthcare in which personal information was stolen. All of this has unfolded against the backdrop of more innovation in the AI space, with the launch of Llama 3 and news from Google Cloud Next having buoyed market interest. In this episode, Jane and Rory speak once again to Ross Kelly, ITPro’s news and analysis editor, to explore some of the month’s most notable news items. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/cloud/cloud-storage/aws-fined-dollar525-million-after-us-court-rules-amazon-s3-storage-dynamodb-services-infringed-patents - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/change-healthcare-hit-with-second-ransomware-attack-of-2024 - https://www.itpro.com/security/ransomware/unitedhealth-group-admits-to-paying-ransom-after-change-healthcare-cyber-attack - https://www.itpro.com/security/citrix-vulnerability-behind-change-healthcare-cyber-attack-ceo-claims - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/metas-llama-3-will-force-openai-and-other-ai-giants-to-up-their-game - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/just-how-open-are-the-leading-open-source-ai-platforms

26 ABR. 2024 · As AI initiatives gather steam, the public and private sectors are assessing the level of investment necessary to unlock the value of the new technology. It’s clear that large funds and a strategic approach will be necessary to bring the workforce along with employers. The UK government has announced several billion pounds in collective funding for AI projects and infrastructure deemed necessary for expanding the UK’s AI sector. As governments around the world look to unlock AI success of their own, however, is the UK’s current approach enough? In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to Alex Case, senior director and government industry principal EMEA at Pegasystems to discuss how well the UK is positioning itself to take advantage of the growing AI market. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/business/policy-and-legislation/uk-competition-watchdog-says-it-has-very-real-concerns-over-a-big-tech-concentration-of-power-in-the-ai-market - https://www.itpro.com/business/policy-and-legislation/uk-ai-regulation-lawmakers-reportedly-eye-a-tighter-approach - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-believes-the-uk-can-become-a-global-leader-in-ai-but-regulation-needs-fixing - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/investment-in-uk-ai-firms-plummeted-last-year-despite-the-hype-surrounding-generative-ai - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/the-uk-governments-ai-goals-are-being-stifled-by-apocalyptic-concerns-over-safety

19 ABR. 2024 · The EU’s AI Act has been approved, bringing in sweeping requirements, controls, and regulations for the development and use of AI tools throughout the region. But what are the precise measures it brings in, how can businesses prepare for the new rules, and what are the penalties for non-compliance? In this episode, Rory speaks to Nader Henein, VP Analyst at Garner, to explore the implications of the EU AI Act, how companies can prepare for the measures it brings in, and what it means for AI use worldwide. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/business/policy-and-legislation/how-the-eu-ai-act-compares-to-other-international-regulatory-approaches - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/eu-ai-act-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-legislation-including-rules-requirements-and-who-will-be-forced-to-comply - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/eu-hammers-out-deal-on-ai-act-but-it-may-have-missed-the-mark - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/france-germany-and-italy-align-themselves-on-ai-regulation-but-the-eu-may-not-like-it - https://www.itpro.com/business/policy-and-legislation/european-ai-startups-risk-being-regulated-out-of-existence-under-eu-ai-act - https://www.itpro.com/it-legislation/27814/what-is-gdpr-everything-you-need-to-know - https://www.itpro.com/security/data-protection/gdpr-costs-are-forcing-firms-to-rethink-data-strategies

12 ABR. 2024 · This week has seen Google Cloud’s annual Next conference in full swing, with the hyperscaler having made major announcements on generative AI and the infrastructure necessary to support it. Having spent the past year playing catch-up with Microsoft and OpenAI, Google Cloud is now in a place where it’s ready to press its advantage in AI, years after the company first declared itself “AI first”. But has it succeeded in this mission, and if so – what are the tangible benefits for Google Cloud customers? In this episode, recorded live at Google Cloud Next 2024 Rory speaks to Bola Rotibi, Chief of Enterprise Research, CCS Insight, to explore some of the most notable trends at the event and unpack why Google has a strong advantage in the AI space. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/news/live/google-cloud-next-2024-all-the-news-and-announcements-live - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/gemini-code-assist-could-be-googles-secret-weapon-to-challenging-github-copilot - https://www.itpro.com/cloud/cloud-computing/google-cloud-doubles-down-on-ai-hypercomputer-amid-sweeping-compute-upgrades - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/google-cloud-targets-ai-anywhere-with-vertex-ai-agents - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-could-be-the-champion-aws-and-google-need - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/googles-hugging-face-partnership-shows-the-future-of-generative-ai-rests-on-open-source-collaboration - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot-review-ai-baked-into-your-apps - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/youre-going-to-have-an-ai-copilot-for-everything-you-do-and-youll-probably-hate-it

5 ABR. 2024 · March has been a month of concern for those in the cyber security community following revelations of extensive hacking campaigns carried out by state-backed groups. In the latter part of the month, it was reported that APT 31, a Chinese state-backed threat group, had accessed information on tens of millions of UK voters in a breach of the Electoral Commission. Threat actors had also targeted US politicians and businesses.  What can we learn from the breach and how can organizations protect themselves against future state-backed threats? In this episode, Jane and Rory welcome back Ross Kelly, ITPro’s news and analysis editor, to explore the month’s cyber security developments.

29 MAR. 2024 · Is your firm missing out on AI? It’s a question that has weighed heavy on the minds of tech leaders for the past 18 months and as new developments are announced leaders are presented with an ever-increasing buffet of AI products. While the pressure to commit to AI adoption can be intense, it’s essential that leaders integrate AI in a strategic fashion. But what does this mean in a practical sense and how can leaders match this need for caution against their fear of missing crucial AI opportunities? In this episode, Rory speaks to Sharon Mandell, CIO at Juniper Networks, to unpack how the expansion of AI is being handled by businesses, the response leaders can take to increased competition, and what forms AI will settle into at an enterprise level. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/software/open-source/the-future-of-generative-ai-lies-in-open-source - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/three-open-source-large-language-models-you-can-use-today - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/big-tech-ai-alliance-has-almost-zero-chance-of-achieving-goals-expert-says - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/why-not-to-invest-in-generative-ai-for-now - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openais-sam-altman-hallucinations-are-part-of-the-magic-of-generative-ai - https://www.itpro.com/cloud/public-cloud/will-nvidias-ai-dominance-shake-up-the-public-cloud-big-three

22 MAR. 2024 · This classic episode of the ITPro Podcast was first published on 9 June 2023. Quantum computing is an inevitable technology, with the private sector and nation-states racing to be the first to unlock its potential. While it can be used for all kinds of good, quantum computing could also be used to unravel critical systems. The UK is one of several nations investing in quantum computing, with its government having announced £900 million for its own exascale quantum computer. Stakes are high as we enter into what some have dubbed a ‘quantum arms race’, with the first to successfully crack encryption holding all the cards when it comes to its myriad use cases. In this episode, Rory and Jane speak to Tim Callan, chief experience officer at cyber security firm Sectigo, about the current state of quantum computing research and how the industry can prepare for this seismic shift. https://www.itpro.com/security/encryption/the-quantum-security-quandary

15 MAR. 2024 · As technological innovations happen, it can be easy to forget that even the most complex systems rely on large networks of basic infrastructure to operate. At the most fundamental level, all tech products rely on effective data storage  But this is easier said than done. Each byte of data has to be stored somewhere, on a rack, disk, tape, or flash device. As the world embraces hardware and software that creates data at an even faster rate, businesses will be forced to push the frontiers of data storage and evaluate their data management strategies. In this episode, Jane and Rory speak to Tom Coughlin, president and CEO of the IEEE, to learn more about how data storage will continue to evolve and what organizations can do to keep up with innovation in the space. Read more: - https://www.itpro.com/solid-state-storage-ssd/33908/best-ssds-the-top-nvme-and-sata-drives-around - https://www.itpro.com/server-storage/flash-storage/367837/10-things-to-consider-when-buying-an-external-hard-disk-based - https://www.itpro.com/strategy/28071/what-is-machine-learning - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-ai/369959/what-is-generative-ai - https://www.itpro.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/who-owns-the-data-used-to-train-ai - https://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/backup/how-to-choose-the-right-storage-medium-for-your-organizations-backup-strategy - https://www.itpro.com/data-management/30216/three-keys-to-successful-data-management - https://www.itpro.com/big-data-analytics/34532/structured-vs-unstructured-data-management - https://www.itpro.com/cloud/cloud-storage/367821/5-things-to-consider-when-selecting-your-next-online-storage-provider - https://www.itpro.com/infrastructure/data-centres/how-close-is-glass-data-storage-to-scaled-enterprise-use