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• Why AI-Powered Cyber Defense Is No Longer Optional for Modern Businesses January 10, 2026 1:08 am Hackread Large businesses or governments aren’t the only ones threatened by cyber attacks. Every organization is now equally threatened. This is because they are operating in an environment where attacks are quicker, more common, and smarter. Conventional security …
• 2026 and Beyond: Nigeria’s Next Wave of Tech Innovation January 10, 2026 12:58 am This Day Nigeria’s tech revolution is unfolding quietly. Across the country, disciplined founders are building globally relevant infrastructure and platforms that are redefining value, influence, and economic power. Without hype, borrowed models, or unnecessary …
• UTulsa announces record-high 11 students receive Gilman International Scholarships January 10, 2026 12:44 am WFMZ - Pennsylvania TULSA, Okla., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Tulsa's Center for Global Engagement has announced that 11 students were awarded a combined total of $34,500 in grants through the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International …
• Texas CIO Amanda Crawford appointed to serve as state’s insurance commissioner January 10, 2026 12:31 am StateScoop Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed Amanda Crawford, the state’s chief information officer and executive director of the Texas Department of Information Resources as the state’s commissioner of insurance. Crawford has served as the Lone Star State …
• SmallGovCon Week in Review: December 22, 2025 – January 9, 2026 January 10, 2026 12:23 am SmallGovCon Print Article We hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with time well spent with friends and family, moments of rest, and opportunities to recharge. As we step into a brand new year, we’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to be back into …
• Best Startup Ideas 2026: High-Growth Ventures Backed by Premium Domains January 10, 2026 12:18 am AfricaBusiness.com In 2026, the most valuable startup opportunities combine emerging business trends, scalable digital models, and premium, brandable domain names. For investors, VCs, and domain marketplaces, these domains are not just URLs—they are strategic digital assets …
• Tether and UN Launch Africa Cybersecurity Initiative Against Digital Fraud January 10, 2026 12:11 am Blockonomi TLDR: Tether partners with UN Office on Drugs and Crime to combat $260 million in illicit crypto flows across Africa The multi-nation initiative covers Senegal, Nigeria, DRC, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda with tailored programs Senegal Project provides …
• Law firms in Canada need to collaborate on a vendor-neutral cybersecurity framework January 10, 2026 12:10 am Canadian Lawyer Such a platform would offer practical tools, templates, checklists, incident response playbooks, tabletop scenarios, and guidance tailored to firms without dedicated security teams. In short, a firm seeking to align with ISO 27001 can utilize freely …
• Key Areas of Convergence for IT-OT Security in Energy Sector January 10, 2026 12:07 am Bank Information Security - New Jersey Governance & Risk Management , Operational Technology (OT) Hitachi Energy Security Head Joe Doetzl on Common Tools and Practices Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • January 9, 2026     Joe Doetzl, head, cybersecurity, Hitachi Energy The energy sector is …
• Tosin Alabi Distributes Foodstuffs To Over 1,000 Residents In Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency January 9, 2026 11:58 pm NewsBreakNaija Residents of Egbeda and Ona Ara Federal Constituency have continued to shower encomiums on Hon. Tosin Alabi for his remarkable show of compassion and people-oriented leadership following the distribution of foodstuffs to one thousand residents during the …
• A Look Ahead: Reaping the Supply Chain Lessons of 2025 January 9, 2026 11:55 pm Sourcing Journal - New York As we begin 2026, looking back over the year gone by offers some important lessons to supply chain leaders. The many ups and downs, rapid shifts and geopolitical pressures have brought into sharp focus the key role the supply chain plays in keeping just …
• Dana Litman joins Sonata Bank as chief financial officer January 9, 2026 11:47 pm Williamson Herald - Tennessee Nashville’s fastest growing bank, Sonata Bank together with Sonata Financial Holdings, announces it has hired Dana Litman as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As the latest addition to the leadership team, Litman most recently …
• Iranian Hack Turns Leaked Israeli Contacts Into Intelligence Windfall January 9, 2026 11:44 pm Sri Lanka Guardian An Iranian-backed hacking operation that breached the phones and messaging accounts of senior Israeli political figures has exposed what security experts describe as an intelligence gold mine, raising alarm over the vulnerability of personal devices used …
• Digital Threat Landscape Evolving, Vulnerabilities across Consumer, Corporate, Telecom Sectors Examined in New Report January 9, 2026 11:41 pm Crowdfund Insider In an era where digital threats evolve continuously, cybersecurity focused firm Kaspersky has released compelling research highlighting vulnerabilities across consumer, corporate, and telecom sectors. As we enter 2026, these insights underscore the need …
• As Palm Beach County CIO Retires, His Deputy Steps In January 9, 2026 11:35 pm Government Technology A transition inside Palm Beach County’s technology department has been unfolding over the past several weeks, and a new acting leader is now in place. Palm Beach County’s CIO Archie Satchell has left the role and Michael Butler, who previously served as …