#security

Thinking about going to the coffee shop and bringing the company laptop to work there for a change of scenery- is there security risks or am I ok if I use the VPN? Is public WiFi not allowed?

Any thoughts on having to download the Jump Cloud app on your personal phone before tomorrow?

Laptop, badge and COU and he said also password. Why? Is this the standard now?

Sorry for the repost. Oracle brags about being a "security" company. They just laid off some of the best security experts in the industry. Oracle Unbreakable Security!!

Microsoft walked away from leasing Oracle data center over security concerns!!
https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-was-in-talks-to-lease-oracle-compute-capacity-2026-6?op=1

Microsoft was recently in talks with Oracle about leasing the company's cloud infrastructure, but the deal fell through due to security and compliance concerns, according to people familiar with the matter.

One of the people said that the deal could have been worth more than $3 billion.

The failed talks highlight a growing reality of the AI bo-m: even the world's largest technology companies are running short on computing power. As demand for AI services soars, cloud providers like Microsoft are increasingly competing not just for customers but for the infrastructure and capacity needed to run their own products.

That scramble is driving an unusual wave of partnerships, capacity-sharing agreements, and multibillion-dollar infrastructure deals as companies race to secure enough computing resources to support the next generation of AI.

Microsoft recently projected that its capital expenditures for the 2026 calendar year will reach $190 billion, largely to expand data center capacity. The company has already turned to Amazon to add capacity for its GitHub code development business to address recent outages.

Microsoft is seeking a deal or deals with other cloud providers to prioritize its own Azure cloud computing resources on customers, the people said. "We are shopping for capacity everywhere," one of the people said.

The plan was to move some Microsoft workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but Oracle's public cloud did not have the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), a standardized security framework that ensures cloud services are secure enough to handle U.S. government data. Oracle was not willing to add this framework, one of the people said.

According to my SVP, the workforce reduction actions implemented in this round did not achieve the level of cost savings Stephanie had targeted. This action was largely driven by a forecasted revenue gap over the next six months, combined with the rebadging initiative in March not generating the anticipated financial and operational benefits.

For the past week and for 1 more week, there is a police officer as part of the security team at one of the buildings, and 5 or 6 front row parking spots blocked off/reserved for certain employees impacted in this incident. (Although they seem to not be coming into office since most are empty). Rumor has it that an employee was fired on 6/12 and that employee made threats to other employees and/ management. Anyone have insights to what actually happened?

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-was-in-talks-to-lease-oracle-compute-capacity-2026-6?op=1

Microsoft was recently in talks with Oracle about leasing the company's cloud infrastructure, but the deal fell through due to security and compliance concerns, according to people familiar with the matter.

One of the people said that the deal could have been worth more than $3 billion.

The failed talks highlight a growing reality of the AI bo-m: even the world's largest technology companies are running short on computing power. As demand for AI services soars, cloud providers like Microsoft are increasingly competing not just for customers but for the infrastructure and capacity needed to run their own products.

That scramble is driving an unusual wave of partnerships, capacity-sharing agreements, and multibillion-dollar infrastructure deals as companies race to secure enough computing resources to support the next generation of AI.

Microsoft recently projected that its capital expenditures for the 2026 calendar year will reach $190 billion, largely to expand data center capacity. The company has already turned to Amazon to add capacity for its GitHub code development business to address recent outages.

Microsoft is seeking a deal or deals with other cloud providers to prioritize its own Azure cloud computing resources on customers, the people said. "We are shopping for capacity everywhere," one of the people said.

The plan was to move some Microsoft workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, but Oracle's public cloud did not have the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), a standardized security framework that ensures cloud services are secure enough to handle U.S. government data. Oracle was not willing to add this framework, one of the people said.

Is it a security tool?

Like Platform X?

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oracle-peoplesoft-servers-hacked-in-shinyhunters-data-theft-attacks/

At what point do state Attorney Generals and the federal investigators step in? This wasn't just a normal data breach, they got patient info AND provider account information. It is probably much worse than this press release even admits.

https://portal.ct.gov/dss/press-room/press-releases/connecticut-department-of-social-services-and-gainwell-technologies-notice-of-data-security-incident?language=en_US

Anyone know why the cameras are in the south BTC parking lot (the ones outside of high theft stores)?

Job security or job certainty?

The Dutch government has blocked the sale of Solvinity, the company that manages its online services portal DigiD, to the US-based tech giant Kyndryl amid concerns that millions of citizens’ private data could be compromised.

https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/05/dutch-government-blocks-sale-of-digid-owner-to-us-tech-giant/

The Ridge hotel (company-owned, right next to the Basking Ridge office) will be closed for two months, June and July.
Expect "higher traffic volumes at...the entrance along with a visible law enforcement presence"
They are even barricading the shoulder of the part of route 287 that runs behind the hotel.
What on earth can this be about?

Strong rumors about Networking and Security Specialist SE/AEs being moved into Portfolio Generalist AE/SE roles. Anyone hearing anything for USC and GES?

How would account mapping work? Who would handle Cat Center and Security conversations? Leader check in from today, can someone help confirm/deny rumors?

4 places you want to be…

Why all the security this morning at SP1?

https://share.google/lMIH9G6uLhPZau0in

“The machines are coming! We need security! We need quality!”

Amazing, right? For years, engineers were just “resources,” completely interchangeable, no need to listen to them. Now, overnight, they’re supposed to save the company from the big scary algorithms.

So now we get meetings, policies and buzzwords. Security this, quality that. Very impressive words, everybody’s saying them.

But here’s the problem, and it’s a big one: you can’t slap some shiny new technology on top of a rotten, inhumane culture and expect miracles. Doesn’t work. Never has. If you treat people like disposable parts, don’t be shocked when the whole machine starts rattling - AI or no AI.

Who's supposed to handle security at the board level if the CISO role doesn't exist? Does Nike not give a sh-t about security?

Vz india will now have Eng starting in small amount on wireless core. No security into consideration, while saving money on US Eng, they choose to sacrifise access to confidential database to be outside USA while Pentagon prohibited this many years ago.Get ready.

Strong rumors regarding a major security acquisition.

I get it. We have bad security men here and even worst security leaders. But being vigilantes is not the answer. But it does make me feel better that at least someone here is doing something about it. Its bad either way.

Duke of Hazard has sent out a phising email trying to catch people out. Really unprofessional, bad formatting, no details on the footer, Trying to make sure everyone has done Security training.

Make sure you report it to Security otherwise your on a vulnerable list.

Does anyone know of someone fired based on their IP Address location from GlobalProtect? You always here these “threats” but has anyone actually ever been let go because they went and did a dive into the persons IP Address location that was pulled from GlobalProtect?

The way things are going right now, there are directors pushing people to adopt new tech, then telling them they can't use for what they were telling them to use it for, because it presents major security risks. Yet people already did.

These bad decisions will just compound the longer this goes on. We're sinking. Fast.

Anyone know why the high point police are steaked out at the greensboro office? Supposed to be there til mid May?

With potential layoffs next week, any advice on how I can save work files?

Heard IT can provide access if I download my files into a folder and make a note of it.

Will downloading a ton of files right now alert IT security

The CTA is implementing a new security strategy for its transit system. The agency recently laid off 159 contracted security guards. These guards were employed through Monterrey Security. Funding previously allocated to these guards will now be directed to sworn officers and other security resources. This shift aims to enhance safety for both riders and staff.

Chicago, Illinois

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/cta-prioritizes-safety-with-new-measures-despite-layoffs/

Stop looking at us. Let us patrol.

I just read Mind over Grind by Guy Winch… he tries to explain whats happening in our heads when laid off- goes over Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and that losing our job costs us security, social structure, status, accomplishment, as well as a sense of our identity.

Helped me understand that its not just a job

Sound like Iran is doing some damage in Dubai to Oracle. Is Dell next.

They setup a PIN on it just now.
I had thought I can still use my outlook email till 4/10.

I sent some farewell messages to several colleagues earlier, but haven't received any reply yet. Not sure if they haven't received it, or they're also laid off, or they just don't want to talk to me anymore, LOL

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/breaking-iran-google-apple-microsoft-36950306

Iran Threat to-
These companies are declared as follows:

Cisco
HP
Intel
Oracle
Microsoft
Apple
Google
Meta
IBM
Dell
Palantir
NVIDIA
JPMorgan
Tesla
General Electric
Spire Solutions
G42
Boeing

Noticed they’ve separated onshore and offshore Datadog access.

Is this a response to concerns around PHI and PII exposure offshore? Or is there another operational or compliance reason driving the change?

If anyone in leadership has context on what prompted this decision, it would be great to understand the thinking behind it. Increased data controls are always worth discussing, especially would shape on/offshore future hiring pattern.

https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/cisa-adds-cve-2025-53521-to-kev-after.html

Did I read the official email correctly? All personal email and cloud sites will be blocked on our browsers as of 4/4/2026?

I was applying for a personal loan on a different bank’s website and they asked me to provide proof of employment and it took me directly to Workday to login. I didn’t realize it was a problem until I received an email saying that I needed to let them know if I did this or not so I told them I recognized the activity and they said no further action required except now you need to just change your password because you access to workday on a third-party site. I’ve never had this happen. They also CCed my manager. I’m wondering if anything else is going to come of this?