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Interested in predictions in cybersecurity space? Our co-founder Branko Džakula did a recent interview with BrightMarbles Group and uncovered some of the most pressing issues and how new tech can make things better or more challenging, depending who is using the tools. Read more:

🚨 Global IT Outage Highlights Fragility of Interconnected Systems 🚨 This week, a major tech meltdown affected sectors worldwide, from airlines and hospitals to retailers and more. Two big issues with Microsoft systems revealed just how vulnerable our interconnected tech infrastructure can be. On Thursday, Microsoft Azure had a huge outage in the central U.S., causing problems for many clients, including some airlines. Then on Friday, a flawed security update from CrowdStrike hit many Windows devices. This update, affecting CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor software, led to major disruptions because it's crucial for cybersecurity tasks. Security experts said fixing these systems would need manual intervention, which is slow and resource-heavy. This incident didn't just disrupt services; it showed the big challenges in maintaining strong cybersecurity today. Branko Džakula, our cybersecurity expert and founder, shared his thoughts. He noted the likely rise in cyberattacks after such outages and stressed, "Companies need to be proactive in their cybersecurity measures. This includes implementing test environments for software updates and having a solid business continuity plan. Preparing for the next possible outage isn't just about tech solutions but also strategic planning and ongoing IT team education." As we navigate this complex digital world, it's crucial for organizations to learn from these incidents and strengthen their defenses to prevent future disruptions. 🌐🔒

Cybersecurity is everyones concern, from kids to seniors, it’s the norm in the digital way of life we live today, and a subject to be accessible to every citizen. Our job is to educate and with that I am pleased to share my latest article published in Forbes Srbija, where I address the critical challenges and threats in the field of cybersecurity. The article covers several important topics that impact not only organizations but also individual citizens, including: 1. The global shortage of cybersecurity experts and the urgent need for specialized skills and continuous education. 2. The pressing need for increased awareness about cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and the misuse of AI for personalized attacks. 3. The impact of cyber threats on personal data and privacy, and the importance of adopting strong security practices. 4. How public institutions and state enterprises are particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks. 5. The necessity for regulatory compliance and the collaboration between the private sector, public sector, and academia to enhance cybersecurity. I extend my gratitude to Forbes Srbija for the opportunity to discuss these crucial issues and for their commitment to highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital age. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9xzGAdC

We're proud to have Branko Džakula, a co-founder of multiple tech companies, on our jury panel. 🚀 His proactive spirit and deep IT industry knowledge ensure relevant critiques and fair judgment on your ideas. . . As a seasoned Cybersecurity Executive, vCISO / Fractional CISO, and Co-Founder of Secfix & UN1QUELY, he specializes in simplifying the complex world of cybersecurity compliance. Leveraging a Security-as-a-Service model, his team delivers bespoke solutions that encompass Incident Management, Penetration Testing, GRC, Data Privacy, and more. They tailor their approach to align with each company’s unique culture and needs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, directives, and regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, TISAX, NIS2, DORA, PCI-DSS, SOC2, HITRUST, HIPAA, US Privacy, and GDPR. . . . Apply for Ulcinno Hackathon! ⚠️ All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2024. Rewards: 🥇 €3000 🥈 €2000 🥉 €1000 💻 Topic: IT in Tourism 📆 Time: May 31, 2024, to June 2, 2024 📍Where: Hotel Otrant, Ulcinj, Montenegro Be innovative, be proactive, be productive - be rewarded.

Using this opportunity to share my amazement and gratitude for Association of Security Managers of Montenegro for perfectly executing their first conference 'Security - Challenges and perspectives' under the auspices of the President of Montenegro. 🇲🇪 It is motivating to see how fast this organisation was able to progress in a short timespan and obtain massive support, including unreserved support of UN1QUELY and Intell Informed. Huge thanks to the organisations president Dragan Radulović and his team for their efforts, enthusiasm and energy. The future of security practice in Montenegro is bright, and we are honoured to be a part of it. I had a privilege of speaking at a panel on the subject of "Contemporary Security Challenges" sharing the stage with esteemed colleagues and friends from the industry. The key to sustainable cybersecurity practice is addressing the cybersecurity skills gap in our country to ensure execution of the National Cybersecurity Strategy of 🇲🇪 and longterm fight against cybercrime, time to act is now and education in cybersecurity needs more attention and support. UN1QUELY Academy is already leading these efforts and we are looking for partners to join us, as well as new batch of students hungry for knowledge!

Lessons Learned from Conferences such as SXSW Thanks to SXSW this year, we had a chance to host hundreds of startups, and in particular, an incredible group of founders recently graduated from our incubator with Digital Den. Damjan Cvetanovic, the founder of Intell Informed, shared 5 lessons from his personal experience in the United States and rather than just share some perspective, commenting on his post, John Zozzaro adds some thoughts about what we can all learn about preparing for conferences: Featuring, Paul O'Brien's pitch work with Round Rock Chamber and Labena Ventures' news of Balkan Tech Fund’s Darko Ivanovic, a lot of work goes into making the most of a conference; check it out: https://lnkd.in/g3Jv_Wc7

Lessons Learned from Conferences such as SXSW Thanks to SXSW this year, we had a chance to host hundreds of startups, and in particular, an incredible group of founders recently graduated from our incubator with Digital Den. Damjan Cvetanovic, the founder of Intell Informed, shared 5 lessons from his personal experience in the United States and rather than just share some perspective, commenting on his post, John Zozzaro adds some thoughts about what we can all learn about preparing for conferences: Featuring, Paul O'Brien's pitch work with Round Rock Chamber and Labena Ventures' news of Balkan Tech Fund’s Darko Ivanovic, a lot of work goes into making the most of a conference; check it out: https://lnkd.in/g3Jv_Wc7

We believe true growth happens with the right people, and that is why we are on the mission to form strategic alliances that will help us on our mission to secure the Internet. Intell Informed and the Association of Security Managers of Montenegro officially signed a Memorandum of Collaboration in Podgorica and joined forces to advance national cybersecurity goals, with a special focus on critical infrastructure. This strategic partnership will support the implementation of the National Cybersecurity Strategy and the Information Security Law of Montenegro through bringing Intell Informed cutting edge cybersecurity technology to the right teams helping them be few steps ahead of cyber criminals. The collaboration will span beyond leveraging Intell Platform, we will focus on security awareness trainings, conducting cybersecurity career educational activities, providing expert guidance, and organizing events. These activities will help Montenegro 🇲🇪 achieve its strategic objectives and enhance its cyber resilience. Stay tuned for more updates on our joint efforts to create a more secure digital future!

🚀💡✨📈💼 I want to share some short lessons (mistakes - picked the top 5) from two startup incubators, an additional two startup accelerators, and pitch events and pitch competitions in Frankfurt, Chicago, Austin, and New York respectively that I hope the startup community may find useful. 1. People (VCs for example) might not care too much about your brand new idea. Try to flip the roles and put yourself in the investor shoes - it might be good to start with your achievements (why you), especially if it leads to your current traction. The intro would then make more sense than the TAM or product for early-stage startups. Some people who are experts in explaining why they don’t care (such as Paul O'Brien) might be very useful as mentors on the way. 2. Fail-fast methodology - a well-known one in the product space, but in practice, this might also mean changing your deck slides a bit before a particular meeting. 3. Huge events such as #SXSW are great, but definitely come prepared with the right target group and events. Although it might sound logical, I’ve noticed that many startups are aware of their potential ideal (target) customer but are not aware of their target investor or partner which might lead to many unnecessary conversations. 4. Startup accelerators can accelerate you, but also take too much of your time. It is as valuable as you make it at that point in time, so I would say that there is a bare minimum requirement to join one - especially in the early stage with a clear idea and a few potential pilot customers who validated the idea would be a bare minimum starting point. Otherwise, focus on your customers. 5. Celebrate milestones, since this is a long-term trip. Also, what I am still trying to figure out and practice is to be able to see the right things to prioritize, in order to not have to make 2. point more times than needed. I am also curious to hear what you all think. At the end, I will leave a few folks that have been valuable during this intensive past few months (or much more) journey that also have a fair share of experience here. Digital Den MediaTech Ventures Start2 Group Branko Džakula Nebojša Lalić Velibor Miranović Denis Memić Dražen Stojović Nina Milic Anja Adamović Jonie Oostveen John Zozzaro Megan Botha Melinda Wong #startups

🚨 Despite widespread knowledge and documentation of #SQLi vulnerabilities over the past TWO decades, software manufacturers continue to develop products with this defect, which puts many customers at risk. Our latest #SecurebyDesign Alert, published with FBI, urges software manufacturers to conduct a formal review of code to identify and eliminate this class of vulnerability. Check it out: go.dhs.gov/JLv