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11 Reasons to Adopt Chromebook in the Enterprise
Robert McGarvey | Published Aug 15, 2011

(And three not to ... )

Tags:security,Chromebook,Miro Consulting,Wall Street Journal,Google,Cloud,New York Times

Hurray! IPv6 Day is Almost Here
Pam Baker | Published Jun 7, 2011
IPv6 may offer almost unlimited IP addresses over IPv4 and few security fixes but issues still remain.
Tags:security,Netgear,IPv4,IP address,IPv6

Top 10 Technology Security Trends for 2011
CIO Update Staff | Published Dec 14, 2010
Look for increased hacktivism, cyberwarfare and social engineering tactics in 2011 as well as the first HTML5 attacks in the coming months.
Tags:social networks,security,2011,cybercrime,PandaLabs

6 Sharepoint Security Do's and Don'ts ... or
Matt Sarrel | Published Nov 10, 2010
How to get the pros without the cons.
Tags:security,Microsoft,IT management,SharePoint,Sarrel Group

How to Keep Track of Employees Social Media Usage
Pam Baker | Published Oct 22, 2010
You can lock them down but we all know that doesn't work but there are host of new tools you can use that will help manage the runaway train that is social networking.
Tags:Facebook,Symantec,Twitter,social networking,security

Top 10 Myths of Safe Web Browsing
Robert McGarvey | Published Oct 19, 2010
A kind of relaxed complacency about Web browsing and its risks is cascading across corporate America.
Tags:Top 10,security,Facebook,social networking,web browsing

The Security vs. Access Paradox
Matt Swanson | Published Sep 22, 2010
Communication is the key to creating a balance between network security and user access, writes CIOUpdate guest columnist Matt Swanson of Emtec.
Tags:IPS,Emtec,IDS,security,access

IT Execs Confront the Realities of the Cloud
Drew Robb | Published Sep 8, 2010
Comprehensive security, yuser/management buy-in, and alignment of cloud initiatives to budget necessities are essential to success.
Tags:Cloud,Los Alamos,buy-in,security,virtualization

CIOs Predict Modest Increase in 4Q New Hires
Larry Barrett | Published Sep 2, 2010
Most CIOs are optimistic about the fourth quarter but only 9 percent expect to add new IT workers and 6 percent said they're cutting staff.
Tags:cloud computing,security,IT jobs,virtualization,government

Spies Among Us
Pam Baker | Published Sep 1, 2010
Six IT best practices from the US Secret Service will counter the ever-present 'human factor'.
Tags:security,Secret Service,Symantec,best practices,insider threat

Headaches Abound with Mobile-in-the-Cloud
Pam Baker | Published Aug 5, 2010
Mobile is arguably the next "killer app" but it may just kill your peace of mind, as well.
Tags:mobile,Baker,mobile apps,security,Cloud

Smart Grid - Promises and Pitfalls for IT
Pam Baker | Published Aug 2, 2010
The smart grid is coming and IT stands to benefit in a number of ways but old problems still linger.
Tags:Baker,telecoms,smart grids,Verizon,security

Special Report - CompTIA's Five Industry Trends to Watch in 2010
Todd Thibodeaux | Published Mar 23, 2010
From virtualized infrastructure to IT managed services to reducing IT spending and increasing IT value, CompTIA's CEO Todd Thibodeaux shares his thoughts and predictions on the technology strategies driving businesses in 2010.
Tags:CompTIA,Cloud,Web 4.0,security,managed services

Cloud Computing: Security and Privacy Still Concerns
CIO Update Staff | Published Nov 5, 2009
Most CIOs recognize Cloud computing as a transformative technology with financial benefits but security concerns abound.
Tags:security,Deloitte,outsourcing,Cloud,Data privacy

The Outsourcing Continuum, Part IX: Implementation
Mike Scheuerman | Published Jun 23, 2009
Several steps must be taken with your vendor to ensure you get what you expected under the outsourcing contract, writes CIOUpdate columnist Mike Scheuerman.
Tags:software,Vista,outsourcing,Windows,security

Understanding the Threat of Insider Misuse
CIO Update Staff | Published Mar 24, 2009
Most insider threats are not malicious, but threats they are.
Tags:security,IT management,intellectual property,email,malware

The Outsourcing Continuum, Part I
Mike Scheuerman | Published Feb 26, 2009
Making the right outsourcing decision starts with a solid understanding of your options, writes CIOUpdate columnist Mike Scheuerman.
Tags:management,services,servers,security,support

Cyber War is Part of Real-World Conflicts Today
Richard Stiennon | Published Feb 19, 2009
Avoid becoming collateral damage in the next outbreak of hostilities, writes CIOUpdate columnist Richard Stiennon of IT Harvest.
Tags:cybersecurity,security,warfare,cyberattack

Obama's Cyber Security Czar Good Pick for IT
Michael Markulec | Published Feb 12, 2009
President Obama's new cyber security Czar, Melissa Hathaway, will foster much needed cooperation between the public and private sectors, writes CIOUpdate guest columnist Michael Markulec of Lumeta Corp.
Tags:IT architecture,Obama,IT Leadership,cyber crime,policy,security

Economy and IT Security Both Heading South
CIO Update Staff | Published Feb 5, 2009
The effects of the economic crisis is ratcheting up security risks at the world's biggest money movers.
Tags:financial services,ecommerce,economy,security