Data Security and the Mobile Employee: Prepare for the Worst
Your mobile workforce is more productive than ever, but is it also a glaring security risk? Here are the basics on protecting data in transit, preparing for the dangers of lost laptops, securing CDs and thumb drives, and preventing employees from visiting unsafe sites.
by Philip Alexander
Half-Baked or Mashed: Is Mixing Enterprise IT And The Internet A Recipe For Disaster?
Enterprise mashup tools are the long tail of SOA, letting ordinary employees build applications that aren't on IT's radar screen. But what about the risks?
by Andy Dornan
Pegasystems Improves on Process Localization, Testing and Data Encryption
SmartBPM Suite upgrade focuses on global process deployment and security challenges.
by Doug Henschen
Google Strengthens Its Enterprise Play With Purchase of Postini
Google aims to convince corporate IT managers that its software-as-a-service model can accommodate corporate security and compliance requirements.
by Thomas Claburn
Microsoft Stirling Promises Integrated Forefront Security Info
Product announced Monday promises to deliver security information about clients, servers, and networks to a single console.
by Larry Greenemeier
Encryption: Not the End-All Fix for Data Privacy
Many state data-breach laws exempt encrypted data from PR-nightmare public-notice requirements, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's an easy answer to the data privacy challenge. Here's the lowdown on loopholes, caveats and options to consider when applying encryption.
by Philip Alexander
Banks Hit T.J. Maxx Owner With Class-Action Lawsuit
The Massachusetts Bankers Association is being joined by at least two other groups in a lawsuit that is seeking 10s of millions of dollars.
by Sharon Gaudin
Symantec Completes Altiris Acquisition
The acquisition is a big step in Symantec's move to fill out its network access control technology.
by Sharon Gaudin
Analysis: IBM Flexes its Content Management Muscles
Following up on last year's acquisition of FileNet, IBM outlines its federation strategy, introduces new products and underscores its clout with customers.
by Doug Henschen
Cisco IPS Integration Turns Security Data Into Information
In addition to improving network security efficiency, Cisco's goal with the new software is to integrate reporting from Itrusion Prevention Systems throughout the network.
by Larry Greenemeier
Technology Outlook: IT Priorities For 2007
Data analysis, virtualization, regulation top the to-do list for technology managers this year.
by Aaron Ricadela
Seven Trends for 2007
Kicking off the new year, we're going for seven trends that represent the kind of moving and shaking in business and IT that will have repercussions beyond just the next release. Forget the little stuff--we're talking tectonic shifts.
by Michael Mcclellan, Neal Mcwhorter, and David Patterson
Readers' Choice Awards
Value, reliability and broad applicability. These are the hallmarks of our subscribers' annual pick of preferred vendors. Check out the winners and runners-up in 37 categories.
by Doug Henschen
by David Stodder
Survivor's Guide to 2007: Security
This year, security pros will finally get in the groove and refocus on security's primary task: Locking down your company's assets. To get there, however, you need a formidable arsenal. Here's your 2007 shopping list.
by Don MacVittie
Survivor's Guide to 2007: Business Strategy
Your mission for 2007: Provide unprecedented data access while implementing strategies to protect your sensitive info, all without choking off business processes. No problem, right?
by Andrew Conry-Murray
Microsoft Updates Vista To Block 'Frankenbuild' Counterfeits
The move was prompted by the appearance of DVD counterfeits of Windows Vista in various parts of the world, including Brazil.
by Gregg Keizer
NYC Preps For Information Sharing
Local leaders consider privacy protections.
by K.C. Jones
State Dept. Seeks More Comments On RFID Passport Cards
The Smart Card Alliance has criticized the government's plans to use radio frequency identification to improve efficiency of screening at land border checkpoints for in and out of Mexico, Canada, and the Bahamas.
by K.C. Jones
CSC Acquires ID Management Specialist
The acquisition of Datatrac Information Services will help the company bolsters its presence in the market for identify management products and services related to homeland security, which has been a growth industry since 9/11.
by Paul McDougall
Are Background Checks Necessary For IT Workers? Ask UBS PaineWebber
UBS failed to do a background check when it hired Roger Duronio as a full-time systems administrator, so it never discovered his criminal record. Duronio will be sentenced next week for crashing UBS's systems and causing millions in damages.
by Sharon Gaudin
Linux Development Lab Lays Off Nine, Girds For Legal Combat
OSDL appointed Mike Temple, its chief financial officer, as COO and plans to employ 19 in 2007.
by Charles Babcock
The Fear All of Sums
Visibility, transparency, and complying with onerous new regulations such Sarbanes-Oxley are burning issues on the minds of CFOs, CIOs, and other corporate executives. In a roundtable discussion, we hear a variety of perspectives on addressing the challenges
by David Stodder
They'll Find Out Anyway
In an age of free-flowing information, executives should guard their reputations instead of secrets
by Don Tapscott
Fighting Fraud
Credit card companies enlist card carriers' help
by Jerri L. Ledford
Software Sentinel
New software type halts EDI scams
by Amit Asaravala
Eyes Slammed Open
How Secure is your Business-Critical Database?
by Jeanette Burriesci
False Dichotomy
Privacy isn't always at odds with security
by Don Tapscott
The Only Choice
A privacy strategy is no longer just an option - it's a requirement
by Matthew Ellis
Friction Over Security Gaps
Security concerns draw investment in SCM, but what about the goal of frictionless commerce?
by Ram Reddy
Securing the Future
Information security needs to become a top priority for organizations
by Mark W. Doll
Making Your Privacy Policy Work
With the right planning, analytic infrastructure can be surprisingly effective in enabling your privacy policy
by Mark Madsen
Proving Privacy
Having a privacy policy is no longer enough. Consumers want verification that companies are actually following through on their promises
by Kristin Valente
The Hidden Truth
Data analysis can be a strategic weapon in your company's management and control of fraud
by Girish Keshav Palshikar
The Strategic Outsiders
Should you hire a consultant? And if so, which kind will best meet your needs?
by Dan Pilone
The Vigilant Enterprise, Part 2
The CSO's job just got a lot harder
by Yobie Benjamin
Does Face Recognition Have a Future?
Privacy protections and reliability are the gatekeepers of controversial biometric technology
by Nicholas Imparato
Flow Control
Having an actionable digital rights management vision can lead to important competitive advantages
by Darin Stewart
And the Winner Is?
Single sign-on is a goal that several companies are pursuing, but who will become the dominant standard is still up for grabs
by Michael J. Hudson
Partners for Protection
Both the public and private sectors need to work together to ensure the security of IT infrastructure
by Mark W. Doll
Is Privacy No Longer a Priority?
Businesses aiming to succeed must not wait for laws to define how they will treat consumers and their personal information
by Kristin Valente
Learning from Code Red II
Developing information-security programs can help mitigate the business risks of compromised networks
by Stephen T. Barish
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