4 Steps For Proactive Cybersecurity | Apple: IT's Arch Frenemy

4 Steps For Proactive Cybersecurity | Apple: IT's Arch Frenemy

January 22, 2013

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Between The Lines Columnist Why Apple Is IT's Arch Frenemy
By Richard Hoffman

Apple devices are supported in nine out of 10 companies, our research finds, but IT needs ways to manage them more efficiently and securely.

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Tired of having malware punch you in the face? The time's not right to hit back, but here are moves to make now.

Offensive Cybersecurity: Theory And Reality
Can you -- and should you -- strike back at attackers? It's a complex question with ethical, legal, technical and practical considerations.

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Jive's spring update will add a host of new features to help enterprises use social tools to further business agenda.

Cisco Futurists Plan For Internet Of Everything
Cisco foresees connected devices, pervasive sensing and big data will drive need for data scientists to bring order to information overload.

Oracle Offers Subscription Pricing For On-Premises IaaS
Oracle will configure and charge monthly for familiar infrastructure-as-a-service appliances, rather than requiring a large upfront purchase.

Is Facebook Making You Fat?
Research connects social media-induced self-esteem boosts to self-control. Consider these implications for business.

CIOs Clueless About Social? Maybe Not
One survey does not prove CIOs underestimate the importance of social business. There might be other reasons social ranks low on CIO to-do lists.

We Must Run Government IT Like A Startup
Government 2.0 is about more than social media. It requires throwing out outdated processes and adopting new models of success.

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REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS

FEATURED REPORTS

Informed CIO: Cloud Standards

IT has good reason to demand standardization in SaaS, IaaS and PaaS offerings. But what's interesting is that vendors themselves are just as interested and, in many cases, are driving standards efforts. In a market this fast-moving, the old top-down model is being turned on its head.

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Alert: Java Insecurity

In the wake of a zero-day vulnerability being exploited by multiple active attacks, IT teams wait for Oracle to respond. Again. Here's how to keep your systems safe, but meanwhile, start considering: Does Java's popularity as an attack vector vs. its diminishing functionality make permanently disabling plug-ins a smart idea?

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The Business of Social Business
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9 Steps to Building a Business Case for B2B Integration
In today's struggling economy, we all know that it's crucial to establish a strategic plan when implementing a business case -- from appealing to each decision-maker to making sure that the case meets basic financial requirements. Learn how to build and justify a business case, in nine steps. recipientid"style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: #003bb0;">
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20 Great Ideas To Steal In 2012
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12 Best iPhone, iPad Apps Of 2012
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SLIDESHOWS

New England Patriots' Winning Technology Plan
IT pros from Boston's professional teams -- the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox -- met at Gillette Stadium to talk tech, the future of live sports, and how to deliver real-time, high-definition video to a crowd of 70,000.   View Now

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Android Smartphone Developments At CES 2013
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VIDEOS

CES 2013, it's a wrap!
While some claim CES has lost its luster and big name headliners over the years, the show refuses to be deemed irrelevant. With trends spanning healthcare, mobile and automotive, there was plenty to see.   Watch

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CES; the car show
Intel shows off eye tracking and gesture tech

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WEBCASTS

Is Your Network Ready for BYOD?
Simply preventing personal devices from accessing your network might not be the best option for your business. A well thought out BYOD policy and the proper wireless security strategy can empower your employees, save costs, and increase productivity while maintaining security and control. Join us January 24 to find out what you need to consider when implementing a BYOD policy. More Information & Registration

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RESOURCES AND EVENTS

2013 InformationWeek 500: Nominations Now Accepted
Nominate your company for the 2013 InformationWeek 500 -- our 25th annual ranking of the country's most innovative users of business technology. Organizations with $250 million or more in revenue may pre-register now to receive more information.
Deadline is April 12




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