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Kaiane Ibarra

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How to protect essential infrastructure from digital attacks

Strengthening Essential Infrastructure Against Cyber Threats

Essential infrastructure—power grids, water treatment, transportation systems, healthcare networks, and telecommunications—underpins modern life. Digital attacks on these systems can disrupt services, endanger lives, and cause massive economic damage. Effective protection requires a mix of technical controls, governance, people, and public-private collaboration tailored to both IT and operational technology (OT) environments.Threat Landscape and ImpactDigital risks to infrastructure span ransomware, destructive malware, supply chain breaches, insider abuse, and precision attacks on control systems, and high-profile incidents underscore how serious these threats can be.Colonial Pipeline (May 2021): A ransomware attack disrupted fuel deliveries across the U.S. East Coast; the company reportedly paid a…
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Michael B. Jordan said watching ‘Sinners’ made him cry

The Film ‘Sinners’ Brought Michael B. Jordan to Tears

Few performances demand as much emotional exposure as portraying two lives at once, and “Sinners” proved to be one of those rare projects where the impact extended far beyond the screen. For Michael B. Jordan, the film became an experience that stirred deep feelings, both while acting and later as a viewer, revealing how profoundly the story resonated with him.From the outside, “Sinners” can be read as another ambitious collaboration between Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler, a creative partnership that has already produced some of the most talked-about films of the past decade. Yet behind the polished final…
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Business Savings: A Foundation for Enduring Sustainability

Every organization, from an emerging startup to a global corporation, needs to thoughtfully evaluate how it manages its finances. A central pillar of any company’s financial strategy is business saving. In contrast to personal saving, business saving involves intentionally setting aside a share of net profits or cash flow, reserving it for uses beyond immediate spending or reinvestment. These savings can take the form of cash buffers, short-term investment vehicles, long-term capital funds, or other types of retained earnings.Strong business saving practices equip companies with a financial buffer, fostering agility in unpredictable markets. This resilience is at the core of…
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Armenia Tech CSR: Boosting STEM Education & Youth Opportunities

Armenia Tech CSR: Boosting STEM Education & Youth Opportunities

Armenia’s technology sector has become a cornerstone of national development, driven by a mix of private startups, multinational centers, diaspora investment, universities, and civil society. Corporate social responsibility in technology firms is increasingly focused on STEM education, workforce development, and regional inclusion. This article examines how tech CSR activities are shaping pathways into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for Armenian youth, with examples, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for scaling impact.How tech CSR plays an essential role for ArmeniaInvestment in STEM through corporate responsibility addresses several national priorities:Economic diversification: Strengthening the ICT and high-tech sectors reduces dependence on remittances and traditional…
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