The CTO Club https://thectoclub.com/ Build SaaS teams and systems that scale. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:20:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://thectoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/12/cto-logo-symbol-400x400_negative.svg The CTO Club https://thectoclub.com/ 32 32 229772287 Black Friday For Hackers: Why Cybersecurity Needs to Be On Your Holiday Wishlist   https://thectoclub.com/news/put-cybersecurity-on-your-holiday-wishlist/ https://thectoclub.com/news/put-cybersecurity-on-your-holiday-wishlist/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:06:00 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16861 The holiday season is a lucrative time not only for retailers but also for cybercriminals. CSO at WatchGuard Technologies, Corey Nachreiner, discusses current scam trends, how threats have evolved, and the measures consumers and retailers can take to stay secure.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/news/put-cybersecurity-on-your-holiday-wishlist/feed/ 0 16861 Black Friday Cyber Threats: 9 Tips to Protect Your Business https://thectoclub.com/incident-defect-management/protect-your-business-from-black-friday-cyber-threats/ https://thectoclub.com/incident-defect-management/protect-your-business-from-black-friday-cyber-threats/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:54:00 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16858 Black Friday is notorious for increased cyber threats, with hackers targeting consumers and businesses through scams like phishing and fake websites. This guide explores top holiday threats and offers nine essential tips to protect your business during the holiday season.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/incident-defect-management/protect-your-business-from-black-friday-cyber-threats/feed/ 0 16858 Ticket Prioritization 101: Optimize Your Support Workflow https://thectoclub.com/news/ticket-prioritization-strategies-for-customer-support-teams/ https://thectoclub.com/news/ticket-prioritization-strategies-for-customer-support-teams/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:30:04 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16636 Ticket prioritization helps customer support teams manage workloads efficiently by ranking issues based on urgency, severity, and business impact. CTO Trent Thacker explores proven methods like understanding priority and severity levels, ensuring your team delivers faster resolutions.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/security-testing/cybersecurity-checklist/feed/ 0 15984 23 Startup Conferences to Help You Innovate https://thectoclub.com/managing-leading/best-startup-conferences/ https://thectoclub.com/managing-leading/best-startup-conferences/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:53:59 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16595 Running a startup means navigating relentless challenges—whether it’s finding the right investors or scaling your product. These startup conferences offer technical leaders a unique opportunity to connect with industry experts, refine growth strategies, and gain the tools needed to solve their most pressing problems.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/managing-leading/best-startup-conferences/feed/ 0 16595 Are Poor Developer Practices the Next Security Catastrophe in Tech? https://thectoclub.com/news/poor-developer-practices-the-next-security-catastrophe-in-tech/ https://thectoclub.com/news/poor-developer-practices-the-next-security-catastrophe-in-tech/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:06:54 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16568 Poor developer practices are emerging as a critical security concern, often increasing vulnerabilities. This piece explores the common pitfalls & practical solutions for organizations to empower developers to be the front line of defense against cyber threats.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/ai-ml/best-ai-development-courses/feed/ 0 16024 Why Slowing Down Your Digital Transformation Could Speed Up Innovation https://thectoclub.com/team-management-leadership/slowing-down-your-digital-transformation-could-speed-up-innovation/ https://thectoclub.com/team-management-leadership/slowing-down-your-digital-transformation-could-speed-up-innovation/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:44:02 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16518 Rushing digital transformation often leads to failure, as 84% of projects fall short. Slowing down allows technical leaders to align strategy with execution, secure team buy-in, and foster collaboration, paving the way for sustainable, impactful innovation.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/team-management-leadership/slowing-down-your-digital-transformation-could-speed-up-innovation/feed/ 0 16518 Driving AI Adoption: An Interview With Pete Lilley on Open Source Vector Databases https://thectoclub.com/database-testing/vector-databases-open-source-ai-innovation/ https://thectoclub.com/database-testing/vector-databases-open-source-ai-innovation/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:01:15 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16533 Integrating vector database capabilities into open source tools like PostgreSQL is revolutionizing enterprise AI by enabling precise vector search and Retrieval Augmented Generation. In this Q&A, Pete Lilley shares insights on overcoming adoption challenges, leveraging managed services, and building scalable, future-ready AI infrastructure.

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]]> https://thectoclub.com/database-testing/vector-databases-open-source-ai-innovation/feed/ 0 16533 Is Tool Integration in DevOps Doing More Harm Than Good? https://thectoclub.com/development-devops/is-tool-integration-in-devops-doing-more-harm-than-good/ https://thectoclub.com/development-devops/is-tool-integration-in-devops-doing-more-harm-than-good/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:30:32 +0000 https://thectoclub.com/?p=16542 Managing a growing DevOps toolset often leads to inefficiency and complexity, making it critical to balance automation with cohesive strategies. Prashanth Nanjundappa shares insights on optimizing tool integration, achieving DevSecOps maturity, and aligning automation with organizational goals to enhance productivity and resilience in modern IT environments.

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