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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.

9 Mar 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.

9 Mar 2013 6 mins
Cybercrime Government Regulation
feature

Aggressive Mobility Plans Bring Risks, But the Rewards Are High

Companies that are aggressively adopting mobility are experiencing far more incidents than their more cautious counterparts, but they are also reaping far greater rewards thanks to mobile, according to a new study.

9 Mar 2013 6 mins
Mobile Device Management Mobile Security Small and Medium Business
opinion

Pentagon Cybersecurity Still Abysmal After Billions of Tax Dollars Spent

A new report on U.S. cybersecurity efforts suggests the Department of Defense still has a lot of work to do, despite billions of tax dollars spent on IT security in the past years.

8 Mar 2013 4 mins
Security
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Digital Certificates Chaos Could Cost Companies $398 Million

Cyberattacks donu2019t always trip the sensors, alerts, and level of traffic set by network security. In reality, your most dangerous cyberattackers are likely to be operating under your radar.rn

28 Jul 2017
Security
feature

Digital Certificates Chaos Could Cost Companies $398 Million

More than half of organizations don't know where their encryption keys and digital certificates are deployed, how they are being used and who is using them. Nor do they have an accurate inventory of their keys and certificates. This makes them v

5 Mar 2013 8 mins
Data Breach Encryption Intrusion Detection Software
opinion

Scientists Create Telepathic Rats and ‘Robosparrows’

This week's IT security news roundup has stories on rodents helping each other solve problems from thousands of miles away; cyber attacks that hurt the value of brands; China blaming the United States for hacking; and more.

1 Mar 2013 4 mins
Security
opinion

Yes, China Does Dirty Business—Just Like the US Taught It To

Outrage over China's use of its military to further business interests is prevalent today. But the fact of the matter is the Chinese are just doing unto others as was done to them, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman.

28 Feb 2013 3 mins
Security
news

Cybersecurity Action Not Reaction Needed to Avoid Disaster

Leaders from industry and academia testify at a joint House subcommittee hearing about the importance of government support for cybersecurity research and education. R&D is imperative to bolster defenses again digital attacks on critical infrastr

28 Feb 2013 6 mins
Cybercrime Government IT Strategy
opinion

Adobe Issues Patch as Hackers Attack Flash Yet Again

Users of PCs and Macs are told to download Flash patch ASAP to avoid hacker attack. Firefox is the major target.

27 Feb 2013 3 mins
Consumer Electronics Malware
opinion

Is Yammer More Appealing Under Microsoft Ownership?

Revenues for social networking site Yammer have been surging since Microsoft bought the company last summer and is sure to increase as Yammer gets woven into Sharepoint Online and Office 365.

27 Feb 2013 3 mins
Collaboration Software Internet Small and Medium Business