Tech Journal Letter From the Editor

To be honest, I’m not much of a gambler. It’s not that I’m entirely risk averse, it’s just that I recognize the difference between a risk and a gamble. With proper insight, support and planning, a risk can really pay off. But a gamble — that’s purely a game of chance, and it’s hard to feel lucky when you know the odds are never in your favor.

That’s how it is right now with cybersecurity. Security leaders are doing the best they can to play their cards right, but it’s a raw deal when everyone else at the table isn’t playing by the rules. So how do you win at something when you’re playing with cheaters?

You outsmart them.

In this issue of the Tech Journal, we’re going all-in on cybersecurity. We invite you to take a seat while our cybersecurity experts divulge how a programmatic and strategic approach can strengthen your odds at gaining — and keeping — the upper hand. You’ll learn how advanced tools are helping to detect the “tells” of cyberthreats (All-In: Facing Down Cybercrime With a Fold-Proof Strategy) and how to play your ace against ransomware (Mounting a Ransomware Defense for the Big Picture).

Also in this issue, we’re sharpening your automation strategy (Slowing Down to Speed Up: How to Build a Winning Automation Strategy), planning your next move for user support in the hybrid workplace (IT Support in the Era of Hybrid Work) and keeping a close eye on hot computer vision trends (6 Computer Vision Trends Transforming the Business Landscape).

We hope you enjoy this issue and walk away with greater confidence that, even when the stakes are high, there's a path to ensure you’re holding all the aces.