Dr. Scott Macdonald’s Post

N S BALA Sir, I'm so happy to have you on board our advisory team. Thank You. Your expertise and passion are truly invaluable as we navigate the path towards the future of AI-powered data privacy compliance and synthetic fraud prevention. Data Safeguard Inc. #WelcomeAboard #Gratitude #DataPrivacy #AI #SyntheticFraud #AdvisoryBoard

We recently caught up with Phil McKenzie, a former PSI consultant who has achieved incredible success in his career. Now a Senior Data Protection Engineer, Phil shares how his time with PSI was instrumental in his growth and thriving career in the IT industry. Hear about Phil's inspiring journey and learn how his time with PSI contributed to his bright future by visiting https://lnkd.in/e4yvypVj to read the full article. #AcceleratingSuccess #PSI #SuccessStories

MASSIVE recognition for Atlan and our customers today: We’re the LEADER of LEADERS in the Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Data Catalogs, Q3 2024! In a report that touched on everything from Discovery to Governance, from Adoption to Privacy & Security, Atlan had the HIGHEST overall scores across all 12 vendors in the “Current Offering” and “Strategy” categories. They said, “Organizations aiming for democratization and AI-enhanced self-service to governed data will find Atlan to be an unparalleled partner.” Click here to read the full report for free: https://lnkd.in/d59ABmDW Team Atlan is full of joy and is pleased to bring you another track from the album “the Tortured Data Department”: The Great Wave (Atlan’s Version). Enjoy! Not using Atlan for your data estate? Well ... maybe you should! 😉 #getyourdataon #makingwaveswithAtlan #forresterwaveleader #youmightseesomefacesyourecognize #leaderofleaders

Brief video discussion hosted by AFCEA International alongside Two Six Technologies's Chris Greenlee + Peter Scott on how, almost twenty years since #IRTPA (in 2004 and put into implementation in 2005) called out the need for #attribute-#based #access #control at the #data #level, we're now #finally seeing both government and commercial organizations move to zero trust architectures #ZTA that also can protect #privacy in addition to providing additional #security too. https://lnkd.in/e-rhTzCC Anthony Scriffignano, Ph.D. 🌎David T. Ackerman, Esq. Kellee M. Franklin, PhD Sue Gordon Ellen McCarthy Jake Shapiro Bob G. S. Michelle Farr Stephanie Pinto Sally Kenyon Grant Michelle Finneran Dennedy Melissa Vice Wanda Jones-Heath, PhD, CISM Robert Brose Chuck Brooks Joe Boutté Lewis Shepherd Jeff Frazier Matthew Rose Winston C. Dana W. Hudson Trent Teyema Mike C. Francisco Molinero Graham Plaster Robert Cardillo Daniel "Rags" Ragsdale Michael Krigsman Steve Blank Amy Webb Daniel Chenok Mark Forman Bryan W. Teresa Carlson Troy Schneider Alan Shark #tech #data #society #leadership #foresight

In recognition of World Futures day- please see this article from the Partnership for Public Service on the value of foresight in government. It takes time to socialize and win hearts and minds to adopt this discipline. I have found that tying it to more widely understood strategic planning helps but often I frame foresight as why it benefits my audience at a fundamental level. At my agency it is usually obtaining resources and authorities to fight financial crime (current and emerging) and stay ahead of threats to protectees (kinetic and cyber). However, to all my futurist colleagues, especially in the interagency- meet your people where they are; demonstrate the indispensability of foresight and how it can help them shape the future THEY want to see based on THEIR equities. Stay curious, flexible, and persistent- when decisions are made that were foresight-informed at your organization, your hard work has paid off. Federal Foresight Community of Interest

Though there are numerous technologies agencies can use to transform US intelligence operations, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has identified five that could specifically benefit the intelligence commuity mission. 🗞 Read the full article to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gVKgwVPw __ #CSIS #News #IC #IntelligenceCommunity

Organizations are undergoing a strategic evolution in their approach to data - transitioning from data-driven to data-first. Both the terms are often used interchangeably but have distinct connotations. Guy Sheppard, Chief Commercial Officer, Aboitiz Data Innovation in conversation with Brian Pereira discusses the distinction between the two and what should be the playbook for transitioning from a data-driven to a data-first enterprise. Information Security Media Group (ISMG) CIO.inc Geetha Nandikotkur Rahul Neel Mani Udith Mendon Sandhya M. #ISMGConference #ISMGSummits #CIOinc #SEASummit2024

Today we’re rounding up all the brilliant resources that have been shared during the One Big Thing campaign - from inspiring blogs to essential top tips! One Big Thing is an annual initiative for civil servants to take action together around a cross-government change priority. If you are a Government Communication Service (GCS) member, you can access a range of innovation themed activities on the GCS website - https://lnkd.in/erZSGX3b Even if you're not a GCS member, or if your organisation is not taking part in One Big Thing, you can still access some great resources! Here's a round up of all the brilliant blogs from the campaign so far: Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance flexible working in Defence communications from Justine Wrightson MA MA MCIPR - https://lnkd.in/eEDkE9-6 Six top tips to becoming an innovation champion, from government communications insider Abby Wade - https://lnkd.in/eXtCcqDj The power of introducing some Creative Headspace from Ross Middleham - https://lnkd.in/eXuSdDbm Celebrating one year of the GCS Locations Strategy from Megan Pettegree - https://lnkd.in/gvhsSckS How virtual reality is revolutionising coastal management from the Innovation Team at Defra digital, data, technology and security - https://lnkd.in/dNici-Rc #GovernmentCommunicationService #GCS #UKGovComms #OneBigThing2024 #InnovationInGovernment

This will be an enlightening session!

🤝 📢 Call for Papers and Conference Partnership: Big Data Text Analytics for Policy Data & Policy (Cambridge University Press & Assessment) is delighted to be the fast track venue for two minitracks at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS, which are being combined into a special collection focused on Big Data Text Analytics for Policy led by HICSS minitrack chair and guest editor Derrick Cogburn supported by Theodore O. (both of American University). Authors accepted into the HICSS minitracks on 'AI Safety, Cybersecurity and Inclusion through Advanced Text Analytics' and 'Culture, Identity and Inclusion' have the option of submitting a policy-focused version of their paper to Data & Policy, where it will undergo a fast track additional review for inclusion in the 'Big Data Text Analytics for Policy' special collection. Data & Policy also welcomes submissions from authors not participating in the Conference. 📅 Key dates: 👉 June 15, 2024: Submission deadline for #HICSS2025 (58th edition of the Conference)  👉 August 17: Notification of acceptance/rejection into HICSS 👉 October 1: Registration deadline 👉 January 3-6, 2025: 58th HICSS Conference takes place in #Honolulu, #Hawaii 👉 April 7, 2025: Deadline to submit to Data & Policy (paper 30% adapted from conference) 👉 June 3, 2025: Decision to accept in Data & Policy. For more information, see the Call for Papers: https://bit.ly/4a8onCB