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Research points to faster threat development
Security software maker McAfee Inc. says it has seen a significant leap in the appearance of new threats in the past few years. News
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Law firm thwarts spam with multilayered shield
A medium-sized law firm blends internal and hosted technology to choke the flow of spam and emailed viruses. Article
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Security solutions: Cost-justification guidelines
CIOs often have trouble justifying the value of security solutions to the business side. ROI expert Tom Pisello offers four tips for cost justifying IT investments. Tip
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Firm eases pain of patch management for mobile workforce
Patch management can be costly and timely, especially if you've got a number of remote workers. But one IT manager found a way to streamline the process with an online tool that he says gives a better view of the patch management operation. Article
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Spending snapshot: Security
A new survey points to double-digit increases in security spending for the foreseeable future, as small and medium-sized businesses grow increasingly reliant on IT. Article
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Unpatched iTunes, Skype, Firefox inviting malware targets
Employees are downloading unpatched versions of some of the most popular software applications and presenting a bigger threat to enterprise networks than malicious software, according to a warning from Bit9, an endpoint security vendor. News
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Security: When is enough, enough?
View The Institute for Applied Network Security Managing Partner Jack Phillips' CIO Decisions 2006 presentation here. Presentation
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CIO Decisions 2006: 100% security just an illusion
When it comes to buying and implementing security systems, it's all about determining your risk level. Even then, CIOs have to surrender the notion they can foresee and prevent all threats. Article
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Vista security skepticism swells, according to survey
More than half of those who answered a recent survey say they have no current plans to deploy the upcoming Windows Vista OS. Article
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Wake-up call for CIOs as Symantec flaw outed
The disclosure last week of a major flaw in Symantec's antivirus software is another reminder for CIOs that organizations need multiple layers of protection, analysts warn. Security should also factor into your evaluation of every commercial software... Article