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DSC Weekly 24 October 2023


Announcements

  • Cloud computing offers benefits like scalability, cost efficiency and storage capacity, but can introduce many security threats due to its large attack surface and overall complexity. Register for the Building a Secure Cloud Environment summit to hear leading experts discuss security strategies for multi-cloud architecture, best practices to tackle the challenges of securing the multi cloud, and leading tools and platforms to ward off common threats and keep cloud environments safe.
  • Traditional methods of cyberattack such as ransomware, malware, and email phishing will persist, but security strategies must now address emerging concerns like the growing prevalence of AI and the near-universal employee use of mobile and IoT devices. Tune into our virtual summit on The 2024 ThreatScape to gain insights from renowned industry experts into the risks that lie ahead and discover the most effective preventive and defensive measures against potentially catastrophic attacks.

Top Stories

  • Seamless integration of data from unconventional source systems into Business Intelligence using data science techniques
    October 24, 2023
    by Venkata Nori and Kshitij Gopali
    As technology is evolving, most companies in the world are adopting advanced mechanisms for their daily tasks of storing/updating data, project management & tracking, incident management, version control, etc. Periodically, these companies’ business stakeholders would want to extract and analyze the data to see how the business is performing and improvement areas.
  • Grade School & Preteen AI & Data Literacy
    October 21, 2023
    by Bill Schmarzo
    I recently wrote the book “AI & Data Literacy: Empowering Citizens of Data Science” to help non-data scientists – which is most of the world – understand the risks associated with how companies capture and use your personal data to influence your viewing and buying habits… and even your political and societal beliefs. 
  • Internet Of Things (IOT):  Application In Hazardous Locations
    October 17, 2023
    by Kartik Gandhi, Dr. Suraj Pardeshi
    Internet of Things (IoT) represents the fourth-generation technology that facilitates the connection and transformation of products into smart, intelligent and communicative entities. IoT has already established its footprint in various business verticals such as medical, heath care, automobile, and industrial applications. IoT empowers the collection, analysis, and transmission of information across various networks, encompassing both server and edge devices. This information can then undergo further processing and distribution to multiple inter-connected devices through cloud connectivity.
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In-Depth

  • How data science and medical device cybersecurity cross paths to protect patients and enhance healthcare
    October 24, 2023
    by Evan Morris
    A recent interview by Medical Device Network with GlobalData medical analyst Alexandra Murdoch shares interesting insights into cybersecurity for medical devices. Murdoch said that one of the reasons why most organizations have a hard time securing their devices is the rapid adoption of new technologies, which has not been accompanied by the aggressive establishment of cyber defenses.
  • Skills required to excel in a business analytics career
    October 24, 2023
    by Erika Balla
    In the contemporary business landscape, where data is heralded as the new oil, Business Analytics has emerged as a pivotal domain, steering organizations towards informed decision-making and strategic planning. business analytics encompasses the utilization of data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to comprehend the business context, forecast future trends, and facilitate optimal decision-making.
  • GenAI: The game-changer in data analytics
    October 24, 2023
    by Yana Ihnatchyck
    In an era where data drives decisions, GenAI emerges as a prodigy force in the realm of data analytics. According to Statista, LLM’s market size is expected to show an annual growth rate of 24%, resulting in a market volume of $207 bn by the end of 2030. 
  • DSC Weekly 17 October 2023
    October 17, 2023
    by Scott Thompson
    Read more of the top articles from the Data Science Central community.
  • Uncharted digital landscapes and the quest for timeless identity
    October 17, 2023
    by Michael Peres
    In a recent podcast episode, Lex Freedman and Mark Zuckerberg convened in the Metaverse, where the digital realm intertwines with reality. Their astonishingly realistic interaction, while highlighting technological advancements, also prompted deeper contemplations. As the line between digital recreations and reality becomes increasingly blurred, it beckons questions about the definitions of identity and consciousness.
  • The digital evolution in aviation: how big data and analytics are transforming the industry
    October 17, 2023
    by Jeremy Bowen
    Long before passengers sit back, relax, and enjoy their flight, data has played a critical role in getting them to their seats. It has been a cornerstone of the aviation industry since the early days of air travel. Indeed, from the early 20th century, data was collected through manual processes such as pilots logging information about weather conditions, navigation, and aircraft performance, and design engineers using this information to improve aircraft design and maintenance procedures.