Cybersecurity’s Human Factor: Lessons from the Pentagon
The vast majority of companies are more exposed to cyberattacks than they have to be. To close the gaps in their security, CEOs can take a cue from the U.S. military. Once a vulnerable IT colossus, it is becoming an adroit operator of well-defended networks. Today the military can detect and remedy intrusions within hours, if not minutes. From September 2014 to June 2015 alone, it repelled more than 30 million known malicious attacks at the boundaries of its networks. Of the small number that did get through, fewer than 0.1% compromised systems in any way. Given the sophistication of the military’s cyberadversaries, that record is a significant feat.
4 Letters that Will Inspire You
A few days ago I came across The Forbes Book of Great Business Letters on a bookshelf. After perusing the book for a few hours, there are 4 letters that speak to hard work, clever penmanship, and sage advice.
Hopefully you’ll have a bit more inspiration after reading.
The tiniest Lego: a tale of nanoscale motors, rotors, switches and pumps
It might be a scene from a high-tech factory — except that this assembly line is just a few nanometres long. The components are amino acids, the product is a small peptide and the robot, created by chemist David Leigh at the University of Manchester, UK, is one of the most complex molecular-scale machines ever devised.
Campus vs beach | The Economist
The full-time MBA is under pressure from specialist degrees and online education ...
The difference between an A.I interface and an A.I. chatbot
A.I. is being incorporated in so many things, and we have seen how A.I. and chatbots will change startups. For those who claim their products are “A.I.-powered,” though, I must ask: Are they actually using A.I.? What are A.I. chatbots? Is Siri a chatbot? Will Viv use A.I. to book my flight tickets?
How to Make an Employee's First 90 Days Successful | Inc.com
When a new employee reports to their first day on the job, the feeling is quite similar to those first day of the school year jitters we all had as kids. And while it's a challenge for the employee to familiarize him or herself quickly with the office, the job responsibilities, new co-workers and more, it's just as important and stressful for their managers. Making a new hire feel comfortable and a part of the team from day one is imperative to make the employee a successful and productive member of your business