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Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson focuses on Digital Transformation, with articles exploring Cybersecurity and DevOps. Craig's work has benefited industry professionals with key strategic pivots like migrating to the cloud, adopting agile practices, and successfully implementing automation. 
Outsmart Risk With a 5-Point Data Breach Plan
Cyber Security
Outsmart Risk With a 5-Point Data Breach Plan

The Stanford 2025 AI Index Report highlighted a significant 56.4% surge in AI-related security incidents during the previous year, encompassing everything from data breaches to sophisticated misinformation campaigns. This stark reality underscores a fundamental shift in cybersecurity: the conversation is no longer about if an organization will face a data breach, but when. In this high-stakes environment, the line between

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Trend Analysis: Bulletproof Hosting Threats
Cyber Security
Trend Analysis: Bulletproof Hosting Threats

While legitimate businesses worldwide invest heavily in constructing robust digital defenses against cyber threats, a parallel and far more sinister construction project is underway as cybercriminals build their own resilient infrastructure designed for one purpose: to enable crime. This shadow ecosystem is anchored by bulletproof hosting (BPH), a service that has become a core enabler for major cybercrimes like ransomware

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FBI Warns of Holiday Brand Impersonation Scams
Cyber Security
FBI Warns of Holiday Brand Impersonation Scams

As millions of consumers eagerly prepare for the height of the 2025 holiday shopping season, a stark warning has been issued by federal law enforcement and leading cybersecurity experts about the sophisticated digital traps waiting to ensnare unsuspecting buyers. The convenience of online shopping is being met with an unprecedented level of fraudulent activity, turning the festive hunt for deals

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Trend Analysis: Cyber Workforce Readiness
Cyber Security
Trend Analysis: Cyber Workforce Readiness

In an era of relentless and sophisticated cyber threats, a startling disconnect has emerged between the high confidence many leaders have in their incident response capabilities and the stagnant, measurable reality of their organization’s cyber readiness. This profound gap between perception and performance poses a significant risk to operational continuity and organizational survival. This analysis examines the current state of

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Can the UK Defend Its Economy From Cyber-Threats?
Cyber Security
Can the UK Defend Its Economy From Cyber-Threats?

In an increasingly interconnected world where digital infrastructure forms the backbone of national prosperity, the United Kingdom finds itself at a critical juncture, facing a wave of sophisticated cyber-threats that endanger its economic stability. The nation’s open economy, a historical source of strength, now presents a complex vulnerability. In response to this escalating risk, the House of Commons Business and

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Payroll Tech Evolves From Admin to Strategic Asset
Payroll
Payroll Tech Evolves From Admin to Strategic Asset

Long relegated to the procedural depths of the back office, the payroll function is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, emerging from its administrative cocoon to become an indispensable driver of organizational strategy. What was once a repetitive, manual task focused solely on issuing accurate paychecks has now become a sophisticated, data-rich ecosystem capable of influencing key business decisions, enhancing

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Are Dark LLMs More Hype Than a Real Threat?
Cyber Security
Are Dark LLMs More Hype Than a Real Threat?

When generative artificial intelligence first captured the public’s imagination, the cybersecurity community simultaneously braced for a future where sophisticated, autonomous malware could be developed and deployed by AI with terrifying efficiency. This initial wave of concern, which emerged nearly three years ago, painted a grim picture of an imminent and dramatic escalation in cyber warfare. However, a deep analysis of

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How Is AI Transforming Business at Ciena with Craig Williams?
IT Digital Transformation
How Is AI Transforming Business at Ciena with Craig Williams?

Introduction Picture a digital landscape where every click, connection, and computation pushes technology to new frontiers, demanding not just innovation but a complete reimagining of how businesses operate. In this dynamic environment, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a powerful catalyst, reshaping industries with unparalleled speed and potential. At the heart of this transformation is Ciena, a leader in optical networking

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Trend Analysis: Digital Transformation in Aviation
IT Digital Transformation
Trend Analysis: Digital Transformation in Aviation

Imagine a scenario where a single software glitch grounds an entire fleet of aircraft, costing millions in losses and stranding thousands of passengers—a stark reality faced by the aviation industry during the Boeing 737 MAX 9 crisis in early 2024. This incident exposed the fragility of relying on outdated systems in an era where technology moves at breakneck speed. Digital

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African Banks Adopt AI to Drive Digital Transformation
IT Digital Transformation
African Banks Adopt AI to Drive Digital Transformation

Imagine a continent where banking is no longer confined to brick-and-mortar branches, but instead thrives in the palms of millions through cutting-edge technology. Across Africa, banks are racing to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of digital transformation, reshaping how financial services are delivered in a region hungry for innovation. This shift isn’t just about keeping up with global

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Trend Analysis: Intelligent Digital Transformation in China
IT Digital Transformation
Trend Analysis: Intelligent Digital Transformation in China

Imagine a world where a supermarket adjusts its prices in real-time based on inventory levels, or a high-speed train design is optimized in mere seconds instead of days. This is no longer a futuristic dream but a tangible reality unfolding across China, where intelligent digital transformation is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. As a powerhouse in the global tech

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Trend Analysis: MCP Servers for AI Integration
AI and ML
Trend Analysis: MCP Servers for AI Integration

Imagine a world where enterprise AI systems seamlessly connect with vast databases and tools, responding to complex queries in real time with uncanny precision—yet, beneath this efficiency lies a hidden vulnerability. As of 2025, the rapid rise of AI integration in businesses has skyrocketed, with over 60% of Fortune 500 companies embedding AI into their core operations. At the heart

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