December 16, 2022
Security: Google launches new tool to identify open source vulnerabilities
SC Media
Google has released a new free tool that allows open-source developers to more easily access vulnerability information relevant to their projects.  

The Go-based tool — called OSV-Scanner — provides an automated capability to match a developer’s code and dependencies against lists of known vulnerabilities and deliver instant feedback if patches or updates are needed. Read More
Healthcare IT: Epic research shows telehealth efficacy, makes case for more reimbursement
Healthcare IT News
A dual team study of in-person, same-specialty follow-up rates after telehealth appointments published by Epic Research examined the cadence of care and found virtual medicine to be an effective tool.

The study of 35 million telehealth visits found that most patients did not require in-person visits within 90 days of online appointments, indicating virtual visits as an effective "alternative, rather than duplicative" care modality. Read More
Homeland Security: Holiday threats: Potential targets in a complex threat environment
Homeland Security Today
The large gatherings, religious observances, and themed events that make the holidays festive for so many also make Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve an attractive target for violent extremists looking to take advantage of opportunistic, symbolic, and often soft targets.

The most recent National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin, released by the Department of Homeland Security on Nov. 30, noted that “the holiday season and associated large gatherings” were among the upcoming events that “threat actors could exploit,” with targets of potential violence including “public gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents.” French media also reported that, with an already high threat environment there, police will be protecting synagogues, churches, and surrounding areas over the holidays. Read More
Transportation: Apple scales back self-driving car, delays debut until 2026
Transport Topics
Apple Inc. has scaled back ambitious self-driving plans for its future electric vehicle and postponed the car’s target launch date by about a year to 2026, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The car project, dubbed Titan inside the company, has been in limbo for the past several months as Apple executives grappled with the reality that its vision for a fully autonomous vehicle — without a steering wheel or pedals — isn’t feasible with current technology. Read More
Human Resources: Employers need to collaborate more closely with educators, research says
HR Dive
Both educators and employers “are failing to meet the challenge” of equipping workers with skills to keep the economy competitive and fill needed positions, according to a report released Dec. 12 by Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work and the American Association of Community Colleges.

While employers complain they can’t find the right talent, students come out of the community college system unable to find employment, according to a release announcing the findings. To bridge the skill gap and fill jobs, employers need to “more actively partner” with educators and be more forward about their hiring needs, according to a release announcing the findings. Read More
Business & Technology: 7 ways CIOs can build a high-performance team
CIO
Having a clear vantage point within the organization, CIOs play a vital role bringing together engaged and motivated employees to work toward a common outcome, increase productivity, and achieve better business outcomes. Many CIOs know that a high-performance team is usually greater than the sum of its parts, comprised of talent with highly complementary skills, a broader set of objectives than other teams, and fine-tuned approaches to collaboration and communication.

Parallels with sport are often drawn in that simply getting the greatest players together doesn’t guarantee the greatest team because each member has a different function, and each function requires different competencies. The key is understanding where the opportunities lie and how varying strengths can dovetail with each other. That’s when a high-performance team takes shape. Read More