What are the most notable information security success stories in recent years?

Vanguard's foray into environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is also a success story. They have launched ESG - focused funds that are attracting investors who are interested in both financial returns and sustainable investing. These funds screen companies based on ESG criteria and offer a way for investors to align their values with their investment portfolios.

One of the most notable is in the tech industry. A firm developed an exogen - powered device for data storage. It was much more compact and had faster access times compared to traditional storage methods. This led to a huge success in the market, with many large - scale data centers adopting the technology.

In recent years, the use of mushrooms for bioremediation has been quite notable. Some mushrooms can break down pollutants like oil and pesticides. They are being used in contaminated sites to clean up the environment, which is a big success in terms of environmental protection.

In the agriculture sector, tariffs on certain imported agricultural products have been successful in some cases. For instance, when tariffs are placed on cheap imported fruits, local farmers are protected. They can sell their produce at a reasonable price, which helps them stay in business. This also encourages them to diversify their crops and use more sustainable farming practices, which is good for the environment and the long - term viability of the agricultural industry.

The use of stem cells in heart disease treatment is also quite remarkable. Stem cells have been used to repair damaged heart tissue. They can be injected into the heart muscle, and in some cases, they have been able to improve heart function. This is a huge step forward as heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

The progress in HIV/AIDS treatment is remarkable. New drugs have been developed that can keep the virus in check, allowing people with HIV to live long and healthy lives. This has been achieved through global cooperation in research and access to treatment programs.

One of the most remarkable IBM success stories recently is in the field of artificial intelligence ethics. As AI becomes more widespread, IBM has been leading in setting ethical guidelines for AI development and use. Their Watson for Oncology is also a success story in the healthcare sector. It has the potential to improve cancer treatment decisions by providing evidence - based recommendations. Moreover, IBM's cloud - based collaboration tools have been very successful in enabling remote work and improving teamwork in many companies.

Erlang, an older functional programming language, has had long - standing success in telecommunications. It was designed for building highly concurrent and reliable systems. For example, Ericsson used Erlang to build their telecommunication switches. The functional nature of Erlang, with features like lightweight processes and message passing, enabled the creation of systems that could handle a large number of concurrent calls and ensure high availability and reliability in the telecommunication network.

One more is the use of monoclonal antibodies in treating various diseases. Basic research on antibodies led to the development of monoclonal antibodies. They can be very targeted in their action. For example, in treating some autoimmune diseases and certain types of cancer, monoclonal antibodies have shown great efficacy. They bind specifically to the molecules involved in the disease process, either blocking harmful actions or signaling the immune system to attack the diseased cells.

The prevention of a large - scale cyber - attack on government systems is a very notable success. The security teams were able to detect the early signs of the attack through sophisticated monitoring tools and quickly took action to block the hackers. This protected sensitive government data and maintained the normal operation of various government services.