1.Hold your horses: Ferrari extorted by RansomEXX The italian sportscar manufacturer carmaker was contacted by a threat actor (RansomEXX) with a demand related to certain client contact details. Upon receipt of the ransom demand, Ferrari immediately started an investigation, however extortion is underway and 7GB of sensitive data has been allegedly leaked. How could this have been prevented?

The US Military Cyber Professional Association urged lawmakers this week to establish a U.S Cyber Force in this year's annual defence policy bill. It has been alleged that the current approach to Cybersecurity across the current 6 military branches has been divided, inconsistent, and inefficient, and that a dedicated security branch is needed. The Government is converging, why should you?

Burnout in the workplace is a growing concern as more and more employees are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of their jobs. Burnout can manifest in a variety of ways, including physical and emotional fatigue, lack of motivation, and difficulty concentrating. It can also lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and a higher risk of mental health issues, in addition to high costs to the companies these employees work for. Burnout is more common in IT professionals due to a combination of factors, such as a lack of work-life balance, lack of recognition, inadequate compensation, and lack of autonomy.

Interview with Friedemann Kurz, Head of IT at Porsche Motorsport.