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How to Ensure Your Social Media Privacy

Living a genuinely private life in today's increasingly social and interconnected world requires an equal measure of patience, research and ingenuity. Of course, digital marketers say you worry too much.

14 May 2014 8 mins
Facebook LinkedIn Regulation
news analysis

U.S. Must Crack Down on China’s Cyber Threats

Former National Security Advisor Tom Donilon says that persistent cyber intrusions into corporate networks emanating from China are sapping economic relations with the United States.

14 May 2014 5 mins
Government Intrusion Detection Software Technology Industry
how-to

Leading-Edge UTM: What C-Level Execs Need to Know

Network and boundary security are more important than ever for organizations of all sizes. A variety of security specialist firms now offer leading-edge virtual and physical devices for Unified Threat Management (UTM) to raise the security bar ever h

13 May 2014 6 mins
Encryption Malware Phishing
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Microsoft Gives Windows 8.1 Users 30 More Days to Install Mandatory Update

Microsoft planned to punish users who didn’t install a Windows update by refusing to patch their systems. After protests, the company pushed the final date back a month to June 20, 2014.

13 May 2014 2 mins
Patch Management Software Small and Medium Business Windows
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Why an NFC iPhone Could be Big for Enterprise Security

As enterprises turn to as-a-service offerings, a shared-security model is more important than ever.

25 Aug 2022
Cloud Security
news analysis

Why an NFC iPhone Could be Big for Enterprise Security

A recent report suggests Apple's iPhone 6 will have near-field communication (NFC) technology. If true, the NFC iPhone could be perfect for secure access control, both physical and digital.

12 May 2014 3 mins
Apple Small and Medium Business iPhone
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CIO Discovers the ‘Terrifying’ Reality of Cloud Apps Running Wild

Rogue cloud services are ripping gaping holes in the security fabric of most companies, putting the CIO in a tough spot. But as the fallout from the Target attack shows, IT and business leaders will go down together if the breach hits the fan.

9 May 2014 6 mins
CIO IT Governance Regulation
opinion

Leading Cause of Smartphone Theft: Careless Owners

Three million smartphones were stolen in 2013, but muggings weren't the most common form of theft, according to new research.

7 May 2014 2 mins
Physical Security Smartphones
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Should CIOs Use a Carrot or a Stick to Rein In BYOD Workers?

Many workers who bring their mobile devices to the office don't care about security, which is forcing IT leaders to take action. Some CIOs offer stipends to help cover mobile expenses in return for BYOD compliance. Others are choosing to throw t

6 May 2014 5 mins
Mobile Device Management Mobile Security Small and Medium Business
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Symantec Lays Out Advanced Threat Protection Roadmap

With black hat hackers now outgunning legitimate organizations, the world's largest security company is adopting a new integrated approach to advanced threat protection.

5 May 2014 5 mins
Data Breach Malware Viruses
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10 Ways to Keep Windows XP Machines Secure

Now that Microsoft's support for the popular Windows XP operating system has ended, you'll need to use every trick in the book to stop your machines from being compromised.

5 May 2014 6 mins
Operating Systems Small and Medium Business Windows