Security

Are CIOs Too Cocky About Security?

The ninth annual Global Information Security Survey conducted by CSO magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates the vast majority of tech and business execs are overconfident about their security policies.

Will Amazon Kindle Fire Burn Up the Enterprise?

With the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet, another Android device enters the mass market and will inevitably make its way to the enterprise.

How Long Until You Fall for a Social-Engineering Attack?

These attacks are on the rise. They are also getting more effective by using ever more specific information about their victims.

Remote Workers: Avoiding Double Trouble That Comes with Them

Meeting both security and productivity challenges - as firms sharply increase use of flexible employee basing - is essential.

BoxTone Adds Automated Security, Compliance to Mobile Device Mgmt Software

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BoxTone Adds Automated Security, Compliance to Mobile Device Mgmt Software

BoxTone has added new automated IT policy and compliance features to its enterprise mobility management (EMM) software, and the company claims the new functionality is a first of its kind in the mobile industry.

E-crime risk management still a DIY job

Is Your Car Spying on You?

OnStar is collecting a lot of information about drivers, even after the device is turned off.

Windows XP to Windows 8: Don’t Go There

Both Microsoft and industry analysts discourage businesses using Windows XP from skipping Windows 7. The key reason: XP support is likely to expire before Windows 8 is ready for deployment. Research firm Gartner provides guidance for XP holdouts.

Facebook’s Redesigned News Feed: 4 Things You Need to Know

In its third major update in a week, Facebook launched a new News Feed interface that predicts stories you'll find interesting and includes a ticker that updates in real-time. Here's what the changes mean for you.

Facebook Subscriptions: 5 Warnings

Curious about Facebook's new Subscribe button? Beware these five pitfalls before jumping in.