Data Dilemma: When Big Data Turns from Asset to Liability
Data is the new yellowcake: a once-valued asset now seen as a toxic liability by CISOs. As storage expands, managing data’s risks is outpacing its benefits. Are we heading for a data Chernobyl?
Hot Take:
Just when you thought data was your best friend, it turns out it’s more like that clingy acquaintance who always eats your snacks and never leaves. CISOs are caught in a data tidal wave, and they’re not riding it gracefully; they’re just trying to keep their heads above water. Who knew data would go from being the new oil to the new “yellowcake” – toxic and a little too hot to handle?
Key Points:
- The explosion of data has led to storage and management challenges for CISOs.
- Data is now seen as a liability, with its value versus cost heavily debated.
- CISOs struggle to identify all the data they hold, increasing security risks.
- The data debate mirrors past IT swings, such as the center/edge computing debate.
- There are concerns about a potential “data Chernobyl” if concentration continues unchecked.
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