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Security
Security: In the computer industry, the term security - or the phrase computer security - refers to techniques for ensuring that data stored in a computer cannot be read or compromised by any individuals without authorization. Most computer security measures involve data encryption and passwords. Data encryption is the translation of data into a form that is unintelligible without a deciphering mechanism. A password is a secret word or phrase that gives a user access to a particular program or system. (Source: Webopedia)
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The delivery of cloud based application functionality via the Software as a Service (SaaS) model frequently sparks a vigorous debate on security-related concerns. It is common to hear IT professionals question whether service providers can be trusted to look after critical and confidential business data. But while the concerns may be real, are they justified or is it a case of being wary of the unknown while overlooking the shortcomings of internal systems?
This report by Fr ... read more
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Server Virtualization can dramatically change an IT departments typical workload - and free up time and talent to be devoted to strategic initiatives that can help drive profitability. This 2011 buyer's guide will help you to understand the key benefits of Server Virtualization for small and medium businesses.
The following areas are covered:
- Introduction
- Why SMBs choose Server Vir ... read more
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To stay secure in 2011 and beyond, it’s vital that we understand how threats worked in 2010. This report identifies the threats, the way they work, and provides insight into the tools and techniques available to protect your systems and data. Topics covered include:
Identifying the threats - where to watch- Fake anti-virus software- Attacks using Internet marketing techniques- Social engineering techniques on socia ... read more
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What is protective monitoring, anyway?
Protective monitoring has become important for many large organisations in the UK, as public organisations and their suppliers find themselves in a position to have to do something about it. But what does it actually involve and how can you deliver on it in a way that makes sense to your organisation?
Protective monitoring is a set of business processes, with essential support t ... read more
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Virtual private networks (VPNs) are the technologies most widely used by organisations today in the provision of remote access to their networks for employees, business partners and suppliers. Of the VPNs available, IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) VPNs provide the most complete remote access solution, although they have traditionally been seen as costly and difficult to deploy. A new generation of IPSec VPNs, which can enable organisations to gain a centrally managed and high security remo ... read more
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A graphical presentation that will provide answers to the following questions:
What risks does IT security mitigate?
What is the value of IT security?
OK, so it is worth having IT security; but how do we keep the cost down?
How to build a compliance oriented architecture at an affordable cost?
Start with - POLICY - what should it accom ... read more
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Companies have to remain competitive, but the recent years of prosperity have made this less of a driving need in many industries. Most organisations think they can outperform their rivals, and many believe that their approach to IT can play a significant part in this. There is a link between the performance and capabilities of the IT function and overall business performance, but not everybody is aware of this, or takes advantage of it. Companies that believe they are growing have a more m ... read more
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Manual approaches to managing technical change within an organisation often lead to chaotic situations, with different upgrade and patch levels being applied at servers and desktops. Also, the lack of change management at the human level leads to massive issues at the end-user and help desk levels. Just what needs to be done? ... read more
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Analysts Goode Intelligence published a new report yesterday that found the incidence of mobile malware has increased significantly within organisations, with a quarter of those asked reporting they had been affected.
The survey asked 130 IT managers and CEOs in a cross section of industries around the world and found that malware has increased from 9% in 2009 to 24% in 2011. Goode also found that 71% of all organisations allow BYOD, but are not really paying attention to the se ... read more
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Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission, has all but confirmed that the controversial anti-piracy bill ACTA may never see the light of day, and is unlikely to be passed as law.
Kroes was speaking at Friday's Digital Agenda Internet Freedom Re:publica conference "The European public on the Net” in Berlin. In her speech, she outlined the benefits of a free and open web to innovation and said that we must "recognise rights and responsibilities online – for an online ... read more
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An aggressive recruitment strategy is seen as the key to Intact Software's rapid expansion plans. The firm is looking for ten new partners that will help the business management solutions provider target the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market. The firms will be used to boost sales of Intact Software's iQ solution, which offers a customisable platform for the creation of enterprise resource planning strategies, reports Channel EMEA.
Placeholder0The company ... read more
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Businesses deem cyber security to be a major consideration but at the same time are willing to accept high levels of risk - taking a hands-off approach to the problem. New research from Chatham House has shown that cyber security should no longer be seen as an ICT department problem, as complacency can cause untold damage. Placeholder0The organisation noted that the potential for reputational and financial damage is too high to be ignored by small and large firms alike, and sugges ... read more
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Cisco have published the results of its 2012 Global Cloud Networking survey and has found data protection security is the toughest challenge IT Pros face during the cloud migration process. 72% of those asked said that data protection was their main concern, followed by reliability and availability of cloud applications (67%).
The study, titled "Root Canal or Cloud Migration”, also found that more than a quarter of those asked offered the view that it would take longer to migrat ... read more
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Businesses that opt for cloud computing solutions could find the technology helps them to streamline their IT operations and expand their market, O2's head of information and communications technology has claimed. Nicola Mortimer explained that migrating to the cloud opens up the online market space to companies. As well as potentially giving firms easier access to new clients, she suggested that organisations may even be able to reduce their outgoings, asserting: "It allows them t ... read more
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Cloud computing risk factors, both real and imagined, continue to lurk around every corner. But rather than running in the opposite direction as fast as one possibly can, the more appropriate response is to acknowledge that there are risk factors in the cloud, as there are with any other business computing model; to weigh those risks against potential rewards, and to exercise due diligence and best practices in mitigating those risks.
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Cloud computing combines new technology with unproven vendors and service providers, bringing both business benefits and potential risks. Security, reliability and manageability need to be key elements in the planning and selection processes for cloud services. read more
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Cloud security should be seen by businesses and governments as the most pressing issue when it comes to IT infrastructure and applications read more
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One of the major security advantages of desktop virtualization is that it allows firms to keep their employees' mobile devices free of sensitive company data, according to Citrix. The firm is already using its own products to bolster cloud security as its staff turn to mobile devices ... read more
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This report is based on a research study based on 160 interviews with small and medium businesses across the United Kingdom, France and Germany
The research findings provide some important insights including:
Most SMBs take measures to permit systems recovery following a major operational incident, however significant disaster recovery (DR) gaps and shortfalls often exist.
DR initiatives often fail to comp ... read more
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The biggest workplace irritation for many IT end-users is slow, unresponsive computing systems - an issue that is being addressed by an increased uptake of mobile working practices. According to a recent survey conducted by the Work Foundation at Samsung, a poll that covered some 1,500 employees, slow IT systems were found to be a cause for concern for 68 per cent of those quizzed.
Placeholder0In particular, staff reported getting frustrated with delays caused by outmoded infra ... read more
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