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How to Maximize Your Work Productivity on the Road

Heading on a business trip? To get work done, you're going to need more than your laptop, smartphone and tablet. Here's what else you need to bring to be as productive as possible.

19 Jun 2013 8 mins
Personal Software Physical Security Wi-Fi
news

5 BYOD Pitfalls and How You Can Avoid Them

Vague policies, rogue apps, zombie phones can doom even the best 'Bring Your Own Device' intentions. But the good news is it's not too late to make game-changing adjustments.

19 Jun 2013 6 mins
Legal Privacy Smartphones
news

How to Evaluate the Risk of Outsourcing Locations

IT organizations and CIOs don't contract and outsource to countries, they contract and outsource to companies. Given that, it's time to stop assessing location-based risk in a vacuum because sometimes the 'riskiest' suppliers may

18 Jun 2013 4 mins
Outsourcing Risk Management
opinion

NSA Snooping, PRISM Spotlight Need for Clarity on Data-Privacy Law

In light of recent news about NSA snooping and the PRISM program, CIO.com blogger Bill Snyder says because there is currently no clarity about the types of data the government can legally intercept, the Internet is facing a major crisis of confidence

17 Jun 2013 4 mins
Internet Privacy
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Most Data Breaches Caused by Human Error, System Glitches

According to GigaOm, Infinidat distinguishes itself for its modern, software-defined storage architecture, securing enterprise storage with a strategic, long-term approach, broad and deep functionality, and high quality of innovation.

21 Sep 2022 5 mins
Security
news

Most Data Breaches Caused by Human Error, System Glitches

Companies can significantly decrease the cost of data breaches by teaching employees not to cut corners and by adopting a strong security posture and an incident response plan.

17 Jun 2013 6 mins
Compliance Cybercrime Regulation
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‘Stop Watching Us’ Coalition Aims to Stop NSA’s PRISM Surveillance Program

Reddit, Mozilla, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and others from across the political spectrum join forces to flood members of Congress with letters seeking revisions to the Patriot Act and reforms that will rein in the NSA's surveillance of

14 Jun 2013 4 mins
Government Privacy Regulation
news

How Facebook Hashtags Impact Your Privacy

Following in the footsteps of Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr and other social networks, Facebook finally gets hashtags. Here's what you need to know about the new feature and a look at how it does--and doesn't--impact your privacy se

13 Jun 2013 3 mins
Facebook Privacy Social Networking Apps
news

Obama’s Cybersecurity Mandate Hits First Milestone

Government officials stress collaborative, voluntary approach as first wave of deliverables under the White House's executive order on cybersecurity comes due..

12 Jun 2013 5 mins
Government Government IT Regulation
news

Top 12 Retailers for Security and Privacy Practices

The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) has conducted its annual Online Trust Honor Roll audit to recognize online companies whose efforts to enhance the security and privacy of user's data lead the industry. Here are 12 companies, presented in alphabet

10 Jun 2013 4 mins
Internet Privacy Security
news

Social Sites Beat Retailers and Banks for Consumer Protection and Privacy

Where are you most protected on the Web? The Online Trust Allianceu0019s 5th annual audit of adoption of consumer security and privacy best practices among top social, commerce, banks and government sites will point you in a safe direction.

10 Jun 2013 6 mins
Data Breach Financial Services Industry Government