All our posters including our custom posters are part of our end-of-year sale, including this new addition to our catalogue-perfect for the #TechGuru and #techsupport folk

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Want Trustworthy AI? Can You Trust Your Data? We've seen a lot of discussion about AI projects not showing significant ROI, and this may be because the results are not trustworthy, which raises the question of whether the data being modeled is reliable....

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Shadow AI Quietly Spreads Across Workplaces, Study Warns   A growing number of employees are using artificial intelligence tools that their companies have never approved, a new report by 1Password has found. The practice, known as shadow AI, is quickly becoming one of the biggest unseen cybersecurity risks inside organizations. According to 1Password’s 2025 Annual Report, based on responses from more than 5,000 knowledge workers in six countries, one in four employees admitted to using unapproved AI platforms. The study shows that while most workplaces encourage staff to explore artificial intelligence, many do so without understanding the data privacy or compliance implications. How Shadow AI Works Shadow AI refers to employees relying on external or free AI services without oversight from IT teams. For instance, workers may use chatbots or generative tools to summarize meetings, write reports, or analyze data, even if these tools were never vetted for corporate use. Such platforms can store or learn from whatever information users enter into them, meaning sensitive company or customer data could unknowingly end up being processed outside secure environments. The 1Password study found that 73 percent of workers said their employers support AI experimentation, yet 37 percent do not fully follow the official usage policies. Twenty-seven percent said they had used AI tools their companies never approved, making shadow AI the second-most common form of shadow IT, just after unapproved email use. Why Employees Take the Risk Experts say this growing behavior stems from convenience and the pressure to be efficient. During a CISO roundtable hosted for the report, Mark Hazleton, Chief Security Officer at Oracle Red Bull Racing, said employees often “focus on getting the job done” and find ways around restrictions if policies slow them down. The survey confirmed this: 45 percent of respondents use unauthorized AI tools because they are convenient, and 43 percent said AI helps them be more productive. Security leaders like Susan Chiang, CISO at Headway, warn that the rapid expansion of third-party tools hasn’t been matched by awareness of the potential consequences. Many users, she said, still believe that free or browser-based AI apps are harmless. The Broader Shadow IT Problem 1Password’s research highlights that shadow AI is part of a wider trend. More than half of employees (52 percent) admitted to downloading other apps or using web tools without approval. Brian Morris, CISO at Gray Media, explained that tools such as Grammarly or Monday.com often slip under the radar because employees do not consider browser-based services as applications that could expose company data. Building Safer AI Practices The report advises companies to adopt a three-step strategy: 1. Keep an up-to-date inventory of all AI tools being used. 2. Define clear, accessible policies and guide users toward approved alternatives. 3. Implement controls that prevent sensitive data from reaching unverified AI systems. Chiang added that organizations should not only chase major threats but also tackle smaller issues that accumulate over time. She described this as avoiding “death by a thousand cuts,” which can be prevented through continuous education and awareness programs. As AI becomes embedded in daily workflows, experts agree that responsible use and visibility are key. Encouraging innovation should not mean ignoring the risks. For organizations, managing shadow AI is no longer optional, it is essential for protecting data integrity and maintaining digital trust.

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Want Trustworthy AI? Can You Trust Your Data? We've seen a lot of discussion about AI projects not showing significant ROI, and this may be because the results are not trustworthy, which raises the question of whether the data being modeled is reliable....

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The #ITdepartment at work has blocked me from seeing my meeting calendar in a phone widget, access to the internet except through one browser, which also stops a lot of applications and tools from working. Great job, guys! It’s so secure, I can’t even do my job.
#corporatelife #corporate #itsecurity

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Meet Joshua! Today we want to give a big shoutout to Josh, the mastermind behind our IT Department! 🌟 Thank you for all your hard work in keeping our systems running smoothly and efficiently. We appreciate you! #TeamAppreciation #BehindTheScenes #ITDepartment #MeetTheTeam

The #ITdepartment is here.

We are looking at beige (and very old) computer equipment in a fairly beige room with dingy beige flat carpeting. Do you remember the shape of the old beige CRT monitors. A big frame in front, and a smaller back end that tapered a bit as you moved to its back end. The title above the picture says, "Meanwhile in the IT Department" In the middle of the room, dozen CRTs have been "stacked", screen-side out, with the smaller back ends causing the "stack" to arc backwards, forming what looks for all the world like an ancient stone arch.

Looks a little spooky

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With how good fursuits are getting and how shit North America is, its only a matter of time before IT Departments everywhere finally lose their patience.
#Fursuits
#ITDepartment
#SonicUnderground
#GottaGoFast
#MoreWordCountThanX
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Turns out there was a pasture next to the site, and a pole where the Telcom had connection coming into the building. We'll, this pole was the scratching post for a cow, and when it was rubbing on it, it would mess with the network connection, thus causing the drops. 3/3 #itdepartment

Luckily, a simple SQL script will fix the issue I caused, but waiting on the DBA to run said script is killing me. #itdepartment #softwaredeveloperlife

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Featured Job: The city of Munich is seeking a working student in its open source program office. Learn more and apply now on #OSJH
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This week I got a new assignment because one of the it support staff is absent so I had to step into his place too. It would be interesting to see how much work it will add to my pretty busy schedule. 🤠🤓

#itsupport #itdepartment #education #school