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Steal Presents Online This Holiday Season
Editor's Blog  
11/20/2009   1 comment
A new Facebook application preps itself for the holiday season
The Money Pit of Enterprise Security
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
11/18/2009   7 comments
The state of security hardware and software ensures enterprise customers will continue to pay and pay
Groups Join Fight to Keep Big Brother Offline
Don Reisinger  
11/18/2009   12 comments
A number of organizations are battling to ensure the US government doesn't overstep the bounds of privacy in the name of security
Security, Staffing Top Midmarket Concerns
Midmarket Clan Editor's Blog  
11/16/2009   2 comments
Midwest businesses reveal which technologies, strategies, and tactics generated the greatest impact, and which extraneous projects will be tabled
Chinese Snub Internet Freedom; Obama Snubs Twitter
Editor's Blog  
11/16/2009   8 comments
President Obama has never used Twitter. Do I hear 'impeachment'?
Web Boosts Windows 7 Upgrades
Ross M. Greenberg  
11/16/2009   11 comments
Microsoft appears to have learned a difficult lesson from Vista: Windows 7 is easily upgraded on the Web for a variety of drivers
The Swiss & Celebs Want Their Privacy Back
Editor's Blog  
11/13/2009   12 comments
Google Maps and a site that hosts aerial and street views of celebrity homes are taking some heat for their lack of attention to personal privacy
MALfi: A Do-It-Yourself Botnet
Jart Armin  
11/13/2009   16 comments
A new type of blended threat has emerged, affecting over 350,000 Websites and servers worldwide. Here's why it's so deadly
Security Still Barricades Enterprise Cloud Adoption
IT Clan Editor's Blog  
11/12/2009   5 comments
Our latest Big Report describes what's missing from cloud services, and how some companies are closing those gaps
You Say Propaganda, I Say Information
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
11/11/2009   10 comments
The timing is very strange for the intelligence leaks about Chinese hacking activities in the US, but not at all accidental
The Web Streamlines Home Automation
Don Reisinger  
11/10/2009   23 comments
Solutions are proliferating that let homeowners control lighting, energy, and security over the Internet
Ft. Hood & the Value (or Lack Thereof) of Citizen Journalism
Editor's Blog  
11/9/2009   13 comments
Before details were released to the press, a soldier at the Fort Hood scene posted inaccurate information on Twitter, demonstrating the flaws of 'citizen journalism'
'Cyber Tracing Teams' Are on the Move
Jart Armin  
11/9/2009   8 comments
If you want to nab an online slanderer or protect your Web reputation, you may be tempted to use these services; but consider them carefully
Augmented Reality Meets Government Transparency
Alan Reiter  
11/6/2009   22 comments
AR has been adapted to the data in Recovery.gov, opening up surprising and interesting prospects for future applications
E-Crime Pays... At Least Until You're Caught
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
11/4/2009   14 comments
Three cases of fraud, theft, and malfeasance offer a glimpse into the dark side of the Internet's potential
IT & Marketing Cooperate on Web Presence
Mary E. Shacklett  
11/4/2009   10 comments
Nowhere must IT work more collaboratively with other departments than on Website design and maintenance
How to Make Password Changes Like Clockwork
Tom Stamulis  
11/2/2009   19 comments
Changing passwords with daylight savings can be easy if you follow these simple rules
Feds Plan Cyber Data Center; Civil Libertarians Shudder
Don Reisinger  
11/2/2009   11 comments
Civil libertarians have an eye on the potential outcome of a massive new NSA cyber security data center
Terror Attacks Now Funded Mostly by Online Fraud
Jart Armin  
11/2/2009   11 comments
Various online gambling, scams, and money-laundering schemes are helping fund terrorist activities worldwide
LA Win Gives Clouds a Boost
IT Clan Editor's Blog  
10/29/2009   8 comments
The LA City Council has approved the move of its massive email system to Google's cloud; other organizations are watching
Social Networks Upset Yet Another Group
Editor's Blog  
10/29/2009   2 comments
Financial regulators express concern that sites like Facebook are disrupting employee oversight and security on Wall Street
On the Eve of E-Destruction
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
10/28/2009   7 comments
Much of our thinking about cyberware and deterrence is out of date and maybe disastrously wrongheaded, according to a new RAND report
ICANN's Tower of Babel Raises Questions
Rob Salkowitz  
10/28/2009   13 comments
ICANN's Internationalized Domain Names, which could be online next month, might hinder security and increase the costs of localization
Agents Plan Disruption of RBN, Other Crime Groups
Jart Armin  
10/26/2009   12 comments
The FBI and SOCA call out European registry RIPE as they join forces to disrupt further activities of the Russian Business Network
CIA's Latest Web 2.0 Move Raises Questions
Rob Salkowitz  
10/23/2009   17 comments
In-Q-Tel's announced investment in Visible Technologies prompts questions about the 'intelligence' of such a public move
Sorting Out the Authentication Credentials Mess
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
10/21/2009   5 comments
Government and industry are fine-tuning the ways to positively identify who you are and what you're doing here
Welcome to the 'Next Major Computing Cycle'
Editor's Blog  
10/21/2009   2 comments
The mobile Web is set to triple in growth by 2013, according to Morgan Stanley's Mary Meeker
A Plan for Security Ownership
Bruce Kaalund  
10/20/2009   25 comments
All organizations need to plan exactly how cyber security fits in with the rest of IT and business management
Comcast Takes Revolutionary Security Step
Ira Winkler  
10/19/2009   44 comments
Three cheers for Comcast for clearing unwanted bots off its network, in a first for ISPs
Sinister 'Affiliates' From the Dark Side of the Web
Jart Armin  
10/19/2009   35 comments
Cybercriminals are selling fake goods and services on massive affiliate networks linked to criminal online activity
Clouds May Finally Be Forming for IT
IT Clan Editor's Blog  
10/15/2009   5 comments
Some recent high-profile case studies show that cloud computing may indeed be taking hold in enterprise networks
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
10/14/2009   23 comments
From a record number of Microsoft patches to Sweden going offline, it's always cybersecurity awareness month
Phear of Phishing
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
10/7/2009   21 comments
A combination of trust and thoughtlessness will continue ensuring phishing's success – until we all wise up
IE Radio: We're LIVE With Philip Rosedale
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10/6/2009   Post a comment
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Editor's Blog  
10/6/2009   6 comments
IE Radio welcomes Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life, at 4 p.m. ET today
Domain Registrars Must Take Charge of Abuse Prevention
Jart Armin  
10/6/2009   12 comments
Instead of waiting for something to happen, domain-name registrars should offer better due diligence for their customers up front
How to Steer Clear of In-Transit Encryption Pitfalls
Bruce Kaalund  
10/1/2009   18 comments
Increased use of protective techniques for information in transit should force a fresh look at potential problems
Pesky Bots: Cost of Doing Business
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
9/30/2009   7 comments
The variety and shape-shifting ability of bots has meant remarkable longevity, and a bit of enterprise resignation
US Shares Blame for Cybercrime Elsewhere
Ira Winkler  
9/30/2009   34 comments
Pointing fingers at Nigeria merely highlights American culpability in hosting 75 percent of international botnets
Cyborgs for Cyber Defense
Jart Armin  
9/28/2009   36 comments
US researchers are looking at augmenting the human brain for improved cybersecurity
Social Networks Breed Malware Infestation
Paul Korzeniowski  
9/24/2009   21 comments
Companies must take steps to protect themselves against dangers lurking on social sites
Inside the Fed CIO Council's Social Media Policy
Executive Clan Editor's Blog  
9/24/2009   3 comments
A new report is triggering fresh discussions in CIO circles about the benefits and dangers of sites like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
A New Perspective on Hackers
Thomas J. Holt  
9/24/2009   14 comments
Hacker activity isn't just about white and black hats; hackers may be better described by how they operate, not what their motives are
Stop Paying for an Intranet
Mike Moran  
9/24/2009   20 comments
Controlling access by ID instead of by site is more efficient and cost effective
When IT Security Includes a Call to Arms
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
9/23/2009   3 comments
The prospect of terrorist attacks is prompting renewed surveillance of physical infrastructure, and in some cases, armed guards
IT Security Spending Likely to Climb
Bob Violino  
9/23/2009   11 comments
While they're well advised to spend on IT security, execs must ensure they're spending in the right places and checking internal policies
Mobile Workers & the Web Snarl DR Plans
Mary E. Shacklett  
9/23/2009   6 comments
Disaster recovery used to be easy. Now, the Web can make it an IT Achilles' heel
Aussies Embroiled in Botnet Protection Debate
Jart Armin  
9/22/2009   19 comments
The fight against a cyber plague of botnets and malware has pitted netizens against their government Down Under
Applications Are Still a Weak Link in Security
Gideon J. Lenkey  
9/22/2009   9 comments
A recent report highlights what we all know, but it's worth reiterating
The 'ROI' Case for Web 2.0: Return on Information
Matthew Fraser  
9/18/2009   9 comments
Web 2.0 does have an ROI, but it requires a change of perspective to see it
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Dan Cypra   11/20/2009   2 comments
A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the old saying goes. So understanding how to use images in e-newsletters effectively is quite important. Here are a few tips to ensure that your images in email newsletters work to your advantage.
Gordon Haff
Gordon Haff   11/20/2009   1 comment
Arms merchant or army? That's a fundamental question for vendors in the cloud computing space. Do they just sell their tooling to any and all comers, who then become the actual purveyors of hosted infrastructure, developer platforms, and software? Or do they offer their own cloud-based services, perhaps even keeping much of their technology in-house for competitive advantage?
Mary E. Shacklett
With the value of toxic assets on the rise, large U.S. and European banks face many challenges on the road to recovery. Sharing key information may help these firms effectively track the way forward.
Matthew Fraser
Matthew Fraser   11/19/2009   5 comments
Most of us go through life knowing that we’re expected to learn from our mistakes and improve. Those who are more conscientious about learning and personal improvement usually reap greater rewards.
Mike Moran
Mike Moran   11/19/2009   12 comments
Marketers are known for exaggerated claims and stretching the truth just a wee bit. But most marketers I know truly believe in what they sell. Their aggressiveness is based on a confidence that what they are promoting truly benefits the customer.
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Facebook Lacks Social Skills

11|20|09   |   1:53   |   1 comment


Facebook's 'Suggestions' for users demonstrate how little social networking sites understand about true social relationships.
Singer at C-Level
Smart Grid Opportunities

11|20|09   |   2:49   |   No comments


Industry initiatives and government stimulus funds are giving enterprise software vendors a great opportunity to help build out and manage smart grid technologies.
Tom Nolle
Total Telephony Transcends Telepresence

11|20|09   |   2:11   |   2 comments


The problem with telepresence is that it's not universally accepted, because video calling isn't. While we can all do video calling, we also apparently worry too much about how we look. If we want HD telepresence in our future, we have to dress down, mess up our hair, and dive into our online life.
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ThinkerNet Wins Min's Award for Best Blogs!

11|19|09   |   1:13   |   4 comments


ThinkerNet wins the Min's award for 'Best Blogs' – Internet Evolution's fifth award this year!
Full Nelson
SanFran.gov

11|19|09   |   8:51   |   No comments


Fritz has an exclusive talk with the mayor and CTO of San Francisco about that city's latest e-government efforts.
Robert D. Atkinson
America Has Much to Learn About Digital Piracy

11|18|09   |   2:09   |   No comments


The US loses about $20 billion a year on pirated software, movies, and music. But public policy can help stem the tide of digital theft. For example, France has recently passed a 'three strikes and you’re out' law, whereby if after two warning letters an individual continues to download pirated software then his Internet access will be cut off. US policy makers should consider adopting similar policies.
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Connecting Stakeholders: Part 3

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11|18|09   |   2:09   |   No comments


Financial management planning does not need to include Voodoo economics, but it does help to tap into the knowledge base of your team through some sort of real-time system. We explore your options.
Reiter's Block
Tweeting for Customer Support

11|18|09   |   2:20   |   No comments


When Reiter gets incensed over incompetent Verizon FiOS order-taking and support, he broadcasts it via Twitter. Did it do any good? How should your company offer Twitter support? Watch this for all the answers.
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Dogster.com More Popular Than Gov 2.0

11|17|09   |   2:05   |   1 comment


A lot of attention is being paid to launching Gov 2.0 Websites, but these sites aren't attracting a lot of visitors.
Reiter's Block
Is the BlackBerry 9700 'Bold' Enough?

11|17|09   |   3:07   |   4 comments


The successor to the BlackBerry Bold 9000 – the Bold 9700 – will be available soon in the US. Is it worth upgrading? Reiter's got one, and offers advice.
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