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Symantec: Cloud Computing Security Needs Attention
A joint survey from Symantec and the Ponemon Institute paints a less than rosy picture of enterprise approaches to cloud computing. For many, security seems to be on the backburner. A survey of IT professionals has painted a troubling picture of enterprise approaches to cloud computing security. According to the survey, which was done by…
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Chinese Mobile Malware Signals Danger, Opportunity for Channel
Chinese authorities reported over the weekend that a new mobile viruses dubbed "MMS Bomber" has plagued millions of Chinese mobile phones. While the malware doesn’t affect the majority of North American phone users, some experts believe this rampant outbreak is another signal that the dangers to mobile devices are a real threat and could provide…
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Organizations Still Passing Around Data Insecurely
Organizations Still Passing Around Data Insecurely Flash Drive Swap90% of employees use thumb drives or other external devices to move work-related files. No Title It’s personal: 66% use personal e-mail to send work-related files. No Title File shuffling: Just over a quarter admit to sending proprietary files to personal e-mail accounts with the intent to…
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BigFix Launches Partner Program, Offers Symantec Alternative
Has your systems management or security vendor recently taken more business direct? Looking for an alternative to Symantec or another security giant? BigFix is introducing its formal channel partner program called PlatformONE and has added a Symantec and CA channel veteran as its channel chief. BigFix’s solution uses an agent-based technology to deliver intelligence (patch…
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Shining a Spotlight on Social Media Risks
Shining a Spotlight on Social Media Risks Internet security vendor Webroot’s survey of more than 1,100 members of Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter and other popular social networks showed an increasing awareness among social network users of how to keep personal information private. At the same time, it revealed how social network users still put their…
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Stop Blaming Users for Security Woes
I felt like the dumbest kid in the class. And that’s a good thing. I had the opportunity this week to help out the NPR station WAMU in Washington, D.C., by serving on their Community Advisory panel as an IT professional talking about Cyber Security. The panel was quite distinguished. The Director of the SANS…
