Karen D. Schwartz

Karen D. Schwartz

Contributor

Karen D. Schwartz is a technology and business writer with more than 20 years of experience. She has written on a broad range of technology topics for publications including CIO, InformationWeek, GCN, FCW, FedTech, BizTech, eWeek and Government Executive. 

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Latest from Karen D. Schwartz

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Software Development Techniques
How To Build an International Shipping Software SystemHow To Build an International Shipping Software System
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Jan 30, 2024
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Career Management
IT Workers Want More Than Just a PaycheckIT Workers Want More Than Just a Paycheck
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Jan 23, 2024
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Career Management
Getting Into Cybersecurity: A Guide for IT Security Careers
Getting Into Cybersecurity: A Guide for IT Security Careers
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AI & Machine Learning
Polaris Uses Machine Learning to Power Up Financial Planning
Polaris Uses Machine Learning to Power Up Financial Planning
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Microsoft 365
Here’s How Companies Should Back Up Microsoft 365 Data
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Nov 27, 2023
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IT Management
Is It Time to Ditch the VPN for ZTNA?
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Nov 14, 2023
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byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Regulatory Compliance
How a Financial Services Firm Transformed Its Fraud Detection System
How a Financial Services Firm Transformed Its Fraud Detection System
Oct 27, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Data Privacy
What Is Data Tracing? How Does It Enhance Security?
What Is Data Tracing? How Does It Enhance Security?
Oct 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
In Era of Online Threats, Web Browser Security Gains Traction
In Era of Online Threats, Web Browser Security Gains Traction
Oct 11, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Training
Network Security Engineer: Job Description, Requirements, and Training
Network Security Engineer: Job Description, Requirements, and Training
Sep 27, 2023
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9 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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AI & Machine Learning
How a Marketing Firm Applies AI and Machine Learning to SEO Processes
How a Marketing Firm Applies AI and Machine Learning to SEO Processes
Sep 13, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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IT Sustainability
How Sustainable Data Storage Can Reduce Corporate Emissions
How Sustainable Data Storage Can Reduce Corporate Emissions
Sep 8, 2023
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8 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How to Deal With Cybersecurity Budget Cuts
How to Deal With Cybersecurity Budget Cuts
Sep 5, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Disaster Recovery
How a University Evolved Its Disaster Recovery Strategy Over the Years
How a University Evolved Its Disaster Recovery Strategy Over the Years
Aug 28, 2023
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4 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Data Backup
Achieving Data Immutability in a Backup and Recovery Strategy
Achieving Data Immutability in a Backup and Recovery Strategy
Aug 21, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How To Reassure the C-Suite During a Cybersecurity Crisis
How To Reassure the C-Suite During a Cybersecurity Crisis
Aug 16, 2023
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8 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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High Speed Storage
When Data Storage Technologies No Longer Fit Your Needs
When Data Storage Technologies No Longer Fit Your Needs
Aug 11, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
How To Get the Most Value From MDR Services
How To Get the Most Value From MDR Services
Aug 7, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Cloud Services
One-Man IT Department Conquers SaaS Management Challenges
One-Man IT Department Conquers SaaS Management Challenges
Aug 3, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Email Phishing Protection Must Leave No Stone Unturned
Email Phishing Protection Must Leave No Stone Unturned
Jul 18, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Cloud Storage
How Cloud-Based DAM System Solved Chocolatier’s Sticky Situation
How Cloud-Based DAM System Solved Chocolatier’s Sticky Situation
Jul 13, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Disaster Recovery
Why AI and BCDR Are a Natural Fit
Why AI and BCDR Are a Natural Fit
Jul 11, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Identity Management & Access Control
'Shadow Identity’ Crisis Leaves Security Teams in the Dark
'Shadow Identity’ Crisis Leaves Security Teams in the Dark
Jul 6, 2023
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9 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Identity Management & Access Control
Implementing Zero Trust Across Industries, From Finance to Healthcare
Implementing Zero Trust Across Industries, From Finance to Healthcare
Jun 30, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Cloud Computing
Stadium Network Upgrade: Golden State Warriors Go For Connectivity Gold
Stadium Network Upgrade: Golden State Warriors Go For Connectivity Gold
Jun 23, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Hybrid Cloud
Rethink Your Data Storage Strategy: Cloud, On-premises, or Hybrid?
Rethink Your Data Storage Strategy: Cloud, On-premises, or Hybrid?
Jun 21, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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IT Management
Hospital Improves Patient Care Using Surgical Data Analysis
Hospital Improves Patient Care Using Surgical Data Analysis
Jun 16, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Disaster Recovery
Who Should Own Cyber Resilience in an Organization?
Who Should Own Cyber Resilience in an Organization?
Jun 13, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Key Strategies for Tackling Third-party Software Vulnerabilities
Key Strategies for Tackling Third-party Software Vulnerabilities
May 22, 2023
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7 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Cloud Services
Ulta Beauty E-commerce System Gets a Makeover
Ulta Beauty E-commerce System Gets a Makeover
May 18, 2023
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4 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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SAP Private Cloud
The Sweet Success of Florida Crystal’s SAP Cloud Migration
The Sweet Success of Florida Crystal’s SAP Cloud Migration
May 11, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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IT Management
Data Spring Cleaning: How To Deal With ROT Data All Year Round
Data Spring Cleaning: How To Deal With ROT Data All Year Round
May 5, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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AI & Machine Learning
AI Takes Center Stage at 2023 RSA Conference: A Roundup of New Products
AI Takes Center Stage at 2023 RSA Conference: A Roundup of New Products
Apr 28, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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IT Security
RSA Conference 2023: Innovation Sandbox Finalists Show Promise
RSA Conference 2023: Innovation Sandbox Finalists Show Promise
Apr 26, 2023
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6 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Developing Proactive Security Measures: Lessons from Lemonade
Developing Proactive Security Measures: Lessons from Lemonade
Apr 24, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKaren D. Schwartz, Contributor

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