Security

VMware and Verizon Tackle BYOD with Dual Persona Phones

VMware has partnered with Verizon to offer dual persona smartphones for Verizon enterprise customers. It's currently available on two Android-based phones, but more Android devices and iOS support are expected soon.

Which Workers Are the Best Fit for BYOD?

From the always-on salesperson to the clock-punching hourly worker, companies will need to weigh the pros and cons of including each worker type in a BYOD program.t

Best of Interop 2013 Award Winners

A rundown of the Best of Interop 2013 Award winners chosen from 149 product submissions in 10 categories.

BYOD Policy: Employee Right to Social Media Privacy Is Paramount

BYOD guidelines are just being defined, but one warning must rise above the din: never, ever, try to gain unauthorized access to an employee's private social networking site.

PayPal Says It’s Time to Ditch Passwords and PINs

PayPal Says It’s Time to Ditch Passwords and PINs

PayPal CISO Michael Barrett took the keynote stage at Interop today to announce the impending death of passwords and their replacement with more robust authentication protocols based on an open standard. Apple may lead the way with its next iPhone.

Facebook Rolls Out New Account Recovery Feature

If you've lost access to your Facebook account, the social network has a new service called Trusted Contacts. This feature relies on close friends to help you safely restore your information and your account.

The Internet Companies that Protect Your Privacy, and Those that Don’t

Twitter and Sonic.net will stand up and fight for you when the feds come knocking, while Verizon, Apple, AT&T and Yahoo will probably roll over, according to a new EFF report.

Federal CIOs Fret Over Budget Pressures, IT Talent and Cybersecurity

TechAmerica's annual survey of federal CIOs reveals anxieties over chronic fiscal constraints and lack of budget authority. But there's more: Add security threats and challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent to the list of CIO conc

Mandatory BYOD Heading Your Way

To land or keep a job people may soon be forced to buy a personal smartphone, sign away some of their privacy rights and use the phone for work. It's called a BYOD mandate and, according to research firm Gartner, you better get ready for it.

How to Craft the Best BYOD Policy

What is a good BYOD policy? Step one is to clarify the rights of both company and employee and state upfront what's business and what's personal. But there's a lot more to it. In this interview with a technology transactions lawyer, CI