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pretexting
Pretexting is a form of social engineering in which one individual lies to obtain privileged data about another individual in order to engage in identity theft or corporate espionage. A pretext is a false motive. Definition
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Amazon's EC2 outage clarifies requirements for an enterprise cloud SLA
CIOs should approach the cloud with the same due diligence with which they approach data centers, and negotiate an SLA with a built-in backup strategy for data and services. News
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Federated identity management urgently needed in the cloud
Federated identity management groups and vendors toss up standards and solutions, as enterprises attempt to wrest control of user access to cloud-based applications. News
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Cloud brokers emerge to sort out the chaos of cloud services
Faced with a chaotic mix of cloud services, IT execs now must sort through a crowd of cloud brokers that claim to minimize risks and improve interoperability. News
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control framework
A control framework is a data structure that organizes and categorizes an organization’s internal controls, which are practices and procedures established to create business value and minimize risk. Definition
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IT executives weighing cloud risks against the benefits
As IT executives decide whether cloud risks outweigh the benefits of moving to the cloud model, the debate continues. News
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Advice for dealing with the top 10 risks in public cloud computing
The top 10 public cloud computing risks -- from security to legal ambiguity -- and how IT executives and industry experts advise dealing with them. News
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A health care community cloud takes shape
A community cloud is taking shape among vertical-industry companies keen on sharing computing resources and gaining low-cost access to industry-specific applications. News
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IBM CIO talks IT risk management, mobile device security
IBM CIO Pat Toole talks about his role in IBM's IT risk management strategy, and how IBM is handling application development and mobile device security. News
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Take the sting out of user-developed apps with spreadsheet management
Folk wisdom has it that in the end, two things will remain: the cockroach and the spreadsheet. Your business needs spreadsheet management. Here are some tips on how to get started. Tip