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Comment: Re: Who's Pompous? - jwallace - 8/31/2008
Comment: Helping People - RPR - 8/31/2008
One Web, One Web ID
The Big Report  
8/30/2008   4 comments
Users want a single Web ID, but businesses are hesitant. So far, OpenID is closest to making this happen, and it's a long way from widespread use
Comment: Enforcement - Root Maniac - 8/28/2008
Comment: Good citizens - Root Maniac - 8/28/2008
Comment: Who's Pompous? - jwallace - 8/28/2008
Comment: Re: Nice Article! - patxiworks - 8/28/2008
Atomic Paradigms For Enterprise Security
Robert J. Hansen  
8/28/2008   7 comments
Oppenheimer vs. Teller, complete information vs. measured disclosure, and hackers vs. IT managers
Identity's Proper Role in the Security Arsenal
Paul Doyle  
8/27/2008   21 comments
Is identity really the cornerstone of enterprise security? The debate roils on
Comment: Re: Nice Article! - patxiworks - 8/27/2008
Comment: Re: Nice Article! - patxiworks - 8/26/2008
Comment: Re: Nice Article! - Paul Whyte - 8/26/2008
Comment: Nice Article! - patxiworks - 8/26/2008
Comment: Is it really so good? - Mashka - 8/26/2008
Comment: Substance - kurniawan - 8/25/2008
Comment: Blackberry - EliteC - 8/25/2008
Comment: Ethical deafness - cjon316 - 8/25/2008
Comment: Password protection - cjon316 - 8/25/2008
MIT On the Hotseat
Internet Evolution Security Clan Poll  
8/25/2008   Post a comment
Do you think the MIT students who hacked the MBTA were justified in doing so for a Defcon presentation?
iPhone's Retro Features Won't Protect You
Robert J. Hansen  
8/25/2008   11 comments
The time to think about iPhone security is now -- before it's too late
Comment: Re: Stuck in Europe scam - FMBK - 8/25/2008
Comment: Stuck in Europe scam - FMBK - 8/24/2008
MBTA Hack Raises Ethical Questions
Ira Winkler  
8/22/2008   6 comments
Students and their teachers present ethical considerations worth mulling
Comment: depends on the reason - Mashka - 8/22/2008
Comment: The Way To Light! - hounhosp - 8/21/2008
The Real Nigerian Internet
Deborah Nason  
8/21/2008   27 comments
The mid-African country has a bright Internet future, despite its reputation as a haven for spammers
Comment: Nice in theory - Nicole Ferraro - 8/20/2008
Comment: A future for bullies! - Geekess - 8/20/2008
Comment: Safe computing - hindsatya - 8/20/2008
Comment: Re: it is unethical - hounhosp - 8/19/2008
Comment: Re: it is unethical - viboons - 8/19/2008
Comment: Like living life, - Root Maniac - 8/19/2008
Comment: it is unethical - Asad - 8/19/2008
Comment: Sweet deals - Asad - 8/19/2008
Postel's Law & the Cure for Trolling
Mattathias Schwartz  
8/19/2008   10 comments
The best response to Internet trolling may be no response at all
For Those Who Think They're Password Protected
Editor's Blog  
8/19/2008   17 comments
In a recent poll, 42% of Internet Evolution readers claim to have signed into someone's email or social networking account without permission
Students Who Can't Make the Security Grade
Robert J. Hansen  
8/19/2008   13 comments
We teach young adults about drinking, sex, and money – why isn't online security a bigger part of the curriculum?
Comment: Re: Not credible. - rjh - 8/19/2008
Comment: Not credible. - rjh - 8/19/2008
Bragging Rights vs. Free Speech
Ira Winkler  
8/18/2008   24 comments
MIT 'hackers' care more about personal glory than any public service
Comment: Re: a little bit weird - rjh - 8/18/2008
Comment: fun-crime style - Mashka - 8/18/2008
Comment: Re: Cyber Warfare - Mashka - 8/18/2008
Comment: Google,who? - Mashka - 8/18/2008
Comment: a little bit weird - Mashka - 8/17/2008
Comment: Re: Splitting Hairs - Drowlord - 8/15/2008
Comment: Re: Who did that? - viboons - 8/15/2008
The Internet Saw You Run That Red Light
Mary E. Shacklett  
8/15/2008   17 comments
Internet-based traffic enforcement is poised to reduce costs, improve public safety
Comment: Human Factors - Paul Doyle - 8/15/2008
Comment: Re: Who did that? - seba58 - 8/15/2008
Comment: Re: Vendor excuses - rjh - 8/14/2008
Comment: Re: Who did that? - viboons - 8/14/2008
Readers Parse Threats to Internet Freedom
Editor's Blog  
8/14/2008   2 comments
Internet Evolution readers vote 'government meddling' the greatest threat to alleged 'freedom' on the Internet
Comment: Interesting Post - abdlah - 8/14/2008
Comment: Re: Who did that? - seba58 - 8/14/2008
Adventures in Corporate Social Networking
IT Clan Editor's Blog  
8/14/2008   5 comments
Not everything that's fun is good for work
Comment: Vendor excuses - Mary Jander - 8/14/2008
Security & the Matter of Perspective
Robert J. Hansen  
8/14/2008   13 comments
One user's desktop protection is another user's gaping security hole that threatens civilization as we know it
Comment: Re: Who did that? - viboons - 8/14/2008
Comment: Who did that? - RMaverick69 - 8/13/2008
Three Reasons to Conduct Cyberattacks
Editor's Blog  
8/13/2008   15 comments
In a nutshell, it's because they are anonymous, cheap, and effective, warns Israeli security expert
Comment: Re: Advice - topstuff - 8/13/2008
Comment: Re: Uh OH - jwallace - 8/13/2008
Comment: The Greed Factor - jwallace - 8/12/2008
Comment: Send the cavalry! - RMaverick69 - 8/12/2008
Comment: Cyber Warfare - rsheel - 8/12/2008
Comment: Inevitable, I suppose - Lynngi - 8/12/2008
Comment: Not a "threat vector" - Lynngi - 8/12/2008
Comment: Cyber Criminals - Drowlord - 8/12/2008
Comment: Splitting Hairs - Drowlord - 8/12/2008
Comment: Terrorism Fight - Mr. Roques - 8/12/2008
The Coming Collision of Legal & IT
Paul Doyle  
8/12/2008   15 comments
Or, why IT security professionals ought to take someone in legal out for lunch
E911’s Challenging Wireless Multimedia Future
Alan Reiter's Wireless Web World  
8/12/2008   6 comments
The future of emergency dispatch requires careful thought and planning
Internet Is 'Ground Zero' in Terrorism Fight
Mary E. Shacklett  
8/12/2008   11 comments
Online database integration is a key factor in finding and preventing terrorism. But there are downsides
Comment: Social interaction - tech_ed - 8/11/2008
Fawning Over Google Ends Here
Editor's Blog  
8/11/2008   14 comments
In a new report, Internet Evolution peals backs the layers on the Top 10 Google Disappointments
Comment: RE: - letterrep.com - 8/11/2008
Opening Ceremonies, Sagging Broadband
Todd Watson  
8/11/2008   3 comments
Some initial thoughts on the Beijing Olympics
Monkey Gets Gun, Chaos Ensues
Ira Winkler  
8/11/2008   9 comments
Co-workers who fail to report odd behavior are just as guilty when 'eccentric' turns into 'sociopath,' or worse
Virtual Breaking & Entering
Internet Evolution Poll  
8/11/2008   4 comments
Whether out of malice or sheer curiosity, we want to know: Have you ever logged into someone's email or social networking account without his or her knowledge?
Comment: Re: Advice - Paul Mockapetris - 8/10/2008
Comment: Advice - topstuff - 8/10/2008
Comment: Re: MIME Exploit - rjh - 8/9/2008
Comment: Re: MIME Exploit - Mike Acker - 8/9/2008
Comment: will twitter save us? - Mashka - 8/8/2008
Comment: Re: MIME Exploit - rjh - 8/7/2008
Comment: Re: MIME Exploit - jerrybiyn - 8/6/2008
Comment: losing one's laptop...! - wacs - 8/6/2008
Stuck in Europe Helping People, Send Money!
Todd Watson  
8/6/2008   9 comments
Phishing scams have progressed along with our awareness of malware
Comment: internet security - wacs - 8/6/2008
Information Security's Fresh New Hell
Security Clan Editor's Blog  
8/6/2008   11 comments
It's a thin tissue that separates our information from exposure or resale
Comment: Fearmongers, my eye - ecsd - 8/5/2008
Comment: Re: MIME Exploit - rjh - 8/5/2008
Comment: MIME Exploit - Mr. Roques - 8/5/2008
Great Security You're Probably Not Using
Robert J. Hansen  
8/5/2008   10 comments
XML-based HTML has some great, built-in security features that get watered down by most browsers
Comment: 'working' Title - jwallace - 8/5/2008
Comment: is it possible - Mashka - 8/5/2008
Comment: Monitoring Activities - EliteC - 8/5/2008
RIAs: Crucial Step for Business Leaders
Editor's Blog  
8/4/2008   2 comments
In a new Big Report on Internet Evolution, Rob Geier, co-founder and a principal consultant at The SOA Monitor, says Rich Internet Applications are necessary for today's leading companies
Discerning the Pro From the Poseur
Paul Doyle  
8/4/2008   6 comments
In highly specialized jobs, it can be really tough to tell the difference between the two
Comment: ad hominahominem - M Hulot - 8/4/2008
Threats to Internet Freedom
Internet Evolution Poll  
8/4/2008   1 comment
What is the greatest threat to freedom on the Internet?
The Net Neutrality Fearmongers Are At It Again
Andrew Keen  
8/4/2008   24 comments
Pro-Net-neutrality agitators may be the biggest threat to the Internet as we know it
Comment: Re: Complacency! - reiter - 8/2/2008
Comment: Complacency! - RMaverick69 - 8/2/2008
Comment: Re: Bravo!! Bravo!! - reiter - 8/1/2008
Comment: Re: Bravo!! Bravo!! - jwallace - 8/1/2008
Comment: Re: Bravo!! Bravo!! - reiter - 8/1/2008
Comment: Bravo!! Bravo!! - jwallace - 8/1/2008
Lifting the Fog of Meatspace Ignorance
Alan Reiter  
8/1/2008   48 comments
The doors of perception are set to open on a world where virtual and physical are no longer separate




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Paul Korzeniowski
The smartphone market reached a significant milestone, a breakthrough that may cause vendors to celebrate but could strain the capabilities of IT service desks.
Maria Korolov
Maria Korolov   5/21/2013   8 comments
In the fall of 2011, around 160,000 students in 190 countries enrolled in a Stanford-sponsored online course about artificial intelligence. About 23,000 completed the course and got certificates, including 248 who got a perfect score. The university offered the same course the old-fashioned way to students sitting in Stanford classrooms. None of the those students got a perfect score.
Joe Stanganelli
As Mitch Wagner discussed today, Yahoo is acquiring Tumblr. The big Internet debate at the moment is whether Tumblr will be good or bad for Yahoo. Regardless of their stances on the future of Yahoo itself, many claim that Yahoo will somehow ruin Tumblr.
George Taylor
George Taylor   5/20/2013   10 comments
Has China stolen a march on the West, developing an Internet architecture that is not only based on IPv6, but is also inherently secure from both internal and external attack?
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Kim Davis
Big-Data Can’t Always Sell Wine

5|21|13   |   2:23   |   3 comments


Whole Foods Global Wine Purchaser Doug Bell told me about some of the constraints on using analytics in the US wine market.
Paul J. Fleuranges
Digital Signage Keeps NYC Subway Straphangers on Track

5|6|13   |   3:51   |   No comments


New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority is conducting a pilot test of digital kiosks to guide subway users to where they want to go more efficiently and at lower cost.
Kim Davis
Fast Forward to the Future

4|23|13   |   2:29   |   20 comments


A look back at tech writing in the 90s makes us wonder where enterprise IT will be 20 years from now.
Mitch Wagner
Google Launches Its Most Depressing Service Yet

4|15|13   |   2:59   |   10 comments


Google's new Inactive Account Manager lets you control how Google disposes of your accounts when you die.
Second Shooter
Argument Over Top-Level Domains Is 'Stupid'

4|11|13   |   2:07   |   3 comments


The whole Amazon.reader debate is a double-stupid. It's stupid to think that there's any e-book buyer who doesn't know Amazon's URL, and it was stupider to let ICANN launch the whole free-form TLD initiative to start with.
Kim Davis
Ladies, Your Tablet Awaits

3|21|13   |   2:22   |   37 comments


ePad Femme is the world’s first tablet “made exclusively for women.”
Wisdom of the Big Chair
NFC Moves Into the Mainstream

3|20|13   |   2:16   |   No comments


While NFC's original goal was to enhance mobile commerce applications, it is finding its way into a number of other uses, which is creating both opportunity as well as challenges for IT departments.
Wisdom of the Big Chair
Integrating Security Into Your Cloud Contract

3|19|13   |   3:35   |   No comments


Enterprises would like to move to cloud computing but are hesitant because they are concerned about providers’ ability to secure company data. Here are some tips that help to ensure that if breaches occur, the business is not left holding the bag.
Brian Baron
How Edmunds.com Collects Customer Information

3|18|13   |   1:15   |   No comments


Edmunds separates customers into segments based on the info it collects on its site and from partners, and uses that to push out custom content, said Brian Baron, director of business analytics for Edmunds.com, at Predictive Analytics Innovation Summit.
Brian Baron
How Edmunds.com Uses Analytics to Customize Site

3|14|13   |   0:47   |   No comments


The automotive website uses propensity modeling to target ads and customer registration forms, said Brian Baron, director of business analytics for Edmunds.com, at Predictive Analytics Innovation Summit.
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Yahoo Needs to Break Tumblr in Order to Fix It
Joe Stanganelli
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