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Changing risk assessment practices
Avoiding the use of software as a service (SaaS) for critical or sensitive data remains a significant form of risk control for many organizations, according to Gartner. But …
A true private cloud from CloudFounders
CloudFounders released CloudFrames, a software platform that converts commodity x86 hardware into a multi-function, ultra-reliable and high performance private cloud. …
BYOD 2.0 and spotting the next big trend
In the 1960s and 70s the IT department was seen as a secret place ruled by powerful niche experts. They had total control of the department and who could access systems. The …
Cloud, mobility and open source drive application development
The worldwide application development (AD) software market is expected to reach more than $9 billion in 2012, an increase of 1.8 percent over 2011, according to Gartner. In …
Apache HTTP Server 2.4.3 fixes security issues
The Apache Software Foundation and the Apache HTTP Server Project released version 2.4.3 of the Apache HTTP Server. This version of Apache is the 3rd GA release of the new …
65% of companies expose personally identifiable information
More than 65 percent of businesses don’t protect their customers’ private data from unauthorized employees and consultants, according to a survey of hundreds of IT …
Visa to launch encryption service
Visa announced a new service, Visa Merchant Data Secure with Point-to-Point Encryption, to help acquirers and their merchants protect payment card data. Visa will make the …
The cyber warfare revolution
F-Secure’s new Threat Report uncovers a security landscape in which focus has shifted away from traditional virus and malware threats to nation state sponsored cyber …
How to protect your computer
It’s fair to say that by now most regular users of the internet and email systems are wary of opening emails from unknown senders, especially those with titles such as …
Amazon Glacier: Extremely low cost and secure backup
Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced Amazon Glacier – a secure, reliable and low cost storage solution designed for data archiving and backup. Amazon Glacier is designed …
Open certification framework for cloud providers
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) announced additional details of its Open Certification Framework, and its partnership with BSI (British Standards Institution). This …
End-to-end desktop virtualization for government organizations
Dell launched its Desktop Virtualization Solutions for Government (DVS-Gov), a secure solution that helps government agencies manage “geographic sprawl” through …
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