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As businesses increasingly focus on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, the data behind these efforts is becoming as important as financial information. This shift, along with using AI to analyse and report on sustainability metrics, has introduced new cybersecurity risks. Protecting this sensitive data isn't just an option anymore; it's a core part of corporate responsibility and managing risk. With AI involved, the potential for sophisticated data manipulation introduces AI as an emerging risk dimension that security teams need to deal with.

SET University and the Tokarev Foundation, founded by Sergey Tokarev, have launched a full-tuition scholarship for the MBA programme at UC Berkeley Haas.

Modern organizations depend on connected buildings, networked equipment, digital access systems, environmental sensors, and cloud-based operational platforms. These technologies improve efficiency, but they also blur the boundary between cybersecurity and physical operations. A malfunctioning controller, neglected door sensor, or unpatched building device can become more than a maintenance problem. It may interrupt business, expose sensitive information, weaken access controls, or create an opening for attackers seeking a path into corporate systems.

Digital asset markets have developed quickly, but their long-term growth depends on more than trading volume or market interest. As crypto becomes more connected to institutional finance, payment systems, fintech platforms, and treasury operations, the infrastructure behind these markets is coming under greater scrutiny. Speed and liquidity matter, but so do security, resilience, access control, and operational transparency.

As a business owner, you'll know just how important protecting your company is. It could be the target of more than a few potential hackers and other criminals trying to get at your data, steal your inventory, and much more. It can be one of the more unfortunate parts of running a company. But, that doesn't mean it has to be one of the more overwhelming. Quite a few business security tips could have a noticeable impact, especially when you want to do more than just installing some alarms, CCTV cameras, and locks. It's just a matter of knowing what you're doing.