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opinion

Don’t Think Your Cloud Data Is Safe from the Cops

Police around the world asked Microsoft for user data stored in the cloud 76,000 times in 2012. And most of the time, they got it.

Mar 22, 2013 3 mins
Cloud Security Consumer Electronics Privacy
news

Iran Is a More Volatile Cyber Threat to U.S. than China or Russia

Cyber threats from larger, more advanced nations that have diplomatic relations with the United States focus on cyber espionage and theft. But Iran is a more irrational actor and is building a cyber capability that is retaliatory in nature.

Mar 21, 2013 5 mins
Cybercrime Government Security
opinion

BlackBerry 10 Has US, German Security Nod but No UK Okay (UPDATED)

Reports suggest the United Kingdom rejected BlackBerry 10 for secure government use, but BlackBerry denies the claims and says the approval process is just taking longer than expected.

Mar 20, 2013 3 mins
Mobile Security Operating Systems Security
news

Privacy Protection for Documents Stored in the Cloud Gets DoJ Nod

As House subcommittee weighs overhaul of 1986 statute to strengthen privacy in the cloud, senators introduce their own legislation to update Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Department of Justice affirms the Obama administration's support

Mar 19, 2013 5 mins
Cloud Security Government Regulation
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Challenging IT Analysts by Shifting Research From Vendors to Clients

As the end of 2023 approaches, it’s imperative to assess the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, explore potential strategies to combat them, and explore the new practice measures that can be taken.

Nov 6, 2023 9 mins
Security
news analysis

Challenging IT Analysts by Shifting Research From Vendors to Clients

Traditional IT analyst firms have long provided and answer to the question, "Which vendor should my company choose?" Newer firms are taking a different approach by instead asking, "How should your company choose a vendor?"

Mar 15, 2013 6 mins
Enterprise IT Governance IT Strategy
opinion

Why it Should be Legal for the ATF to Use Computers to Track Gun Sales

The U.S. agency responsible for keeping tabs on the legal sale of guns in America is prevented by law from using computers to track sales. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman says overturning the law is a common sense way to make gun sellers more

Mar 13, 2013 4 mins
Security
how-to

Ignore Cloud Security Assessment at Your Own Risk

Companies that deploy software-as-a-service often don't know everything about the security provisions their SaaS providers and partners have in place. Experts say it's because they don't know what to ask, they don't know what to t

Mar 13, 2013 9 mins
Cloud Management Cloud Security Technology Industry
opinion

Why You Really Shouldn’t Fear School Shootings, Cyber Attacks

The default reaction to any threat to the United States is to assume the nation faces a catastrophe, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman. But Americans frequently prepare for things that will never actually happen while overlooking t

Mar 11, 2013 4 mins
Security
opinion

Unlock a Cell Phone, Go to Jail? Not so Fast, Say U.S. Senators

Legally unlocked cell phones and more freedom to use digital devices on airplanes are thankfully on Washington's agenda.

Mar 8, 2013 3 mins
Mobile Security Small and Medium Business Smartphones
news

What’s Next for Cybersecurity After White House Order?

Senators renew work on cybersecurity legislation in wake of Obama's executive order. Department of Homeland Secretary reiterates administration's position that a comprehensive bill is needed to expand White House directive.

Mar 8, 2013 6 mins
Cybercrime Government Regulation