CIOs worry about app sprawl, complexity, and potential security risks in workplaces using many platforms for different tasks, finds a Canva and Harris report. Most plan to increase AI investments this year despite an oversupply of AI services and existing uncertainty around their use. Canva integrates various AI tools, aiming to mitigate the need for app hopping.

Most CIOs say app sprawl is a problem. AI could make it worse Emerging Tech Brew

Healthcare company, Change Healthcare experienced cyber issue, isolated systems. Health-ISAC shares threat bulletin, maintaining connections with UnitedHealth Group, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and indicating IOCs. Information suggests incident contained by UHG, advises continuation of severed connections to Change Healthcare. RedSense identifies exploitation by ConnectWise ScreenConnect. IOCs for compromise shared alongside suggested examination procedures. ConnectWise alert highlights bypass vulnerability in ScreenConnect servers, recommends immediate patch action. Mitigation practices suggest software update.

Change Healthcare / Optum Network Connectivity and Additional Recommendations H-ISAC

"Technology debt," compromising IT infrastructure due to underfunding and investment compromises, causes operational issues over time. In health systems, tech debt may lead to massive downtime costs, budget overruns, and compromised efficiency. Addressing tech debt necessitates comprehensive assessment, business-focused approach, regular budget allocation, and possibly switching to new technology stacks. Regained control over tech debt allows organizations to refocus tech resources on value creation for employees and patients.

Technology Debt – when your infrastructure has been ignored too long Starbridge Advisors

Firms scramble to meet SEC's cybersecurity regulations as mishandling PII may lead to catastrophic losses. Privacy claims take years to process though they are as disastrous as a ransomware attack. Corporations also face pixel-tracking claims due to lack of proper website activity consent. Anderson highlights that insurance payouts for privacy claims are not large, as insurers accrue interest from escrow funds during claim negotiations. Enterprises need better data elimination to avoid regulatory violations. Despite compliance with state laws and having cyber insurance, companies are not fully protected from potential litigation and fines for non-compliance with privacy laws. Firms recommended to use cyber insurer assistance to remain compliant and ensure their policies are effective.

Privacy Beats Ransomware as Top Insurance Concern Dark Reading