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Why we need a single, strong federal privacy law; FTC targets massive car warranty robocall scheme Security Strategies Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Avaya Masters of Unified Communications This dynamic microsite is updated daily by Johna Till Johnson, President and Senior Founding Partner Nemertes Research. Bookmark this site and check back daily to read the latest news on UC and download relevant whitepapers, case studies, videos, and more. Spotlight Story Security metrics research One of the most difficult aspects of managing risk in information assurance (IA) is that our statistical information is so poor. We don't know about security breaches that we have not noticed; we don't report all the breaches that we do notice to any central collection point; and we use dreadful methodology for collecting information using poorly-constructed surveys that have tiny percentages of respondents, no internal validation, and no follow-up verification. Read full story Related News: Twitter gets targeted again by worm-like phishing attack Twitter users have been tricked into divulging their login and password details to a Web site that then spammed their contacts. Why we need a single, strong federal privacy law Regulatory compliance continues to be the main driver for security spending in almost all industries. But in essence, compliance is assymetrical warfare: it costs a lot more to comply with new regulations than it does to write them. FTC targets massive car warranty robocall scheme Robocalls are a scourge and the Federal Trade Commission today took action against them by asking a federal court to shut down companies that have been bombarding consumers with hundreds of millions of allegedly deceptive robocalls in an effort to sell vehicle service contracts. May Giveaways Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet are collectively giving away books on Google Apps Deciphered, the CCNA Security exam, an awesome SQL Server 2005/2008 training video and the grand prize, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500. Deadline for entries May 31. Evolution of Ethernet From 3Mbps over shared coax to 40/100Gbps over fiber…and beyond. Apple iPhoneys: The 4G edition iPhone enthusiasts from around the Web offer their visions for the next-gen iPhone. Mastering UC: An SMB Example In this live webcast, Jason Snook, IT director for Mindwave Research, will describe why his small-to-medium size business took the leap into unified communications. He'll talk about how UC has measurably improved Mindwave's bottom line, while providing superior business communications for both the company's customers and home-based workers. Join us Thursady June 11th, 10am PT / 1 pm ET Register today.   May 28, 2009 TOP STORIES | MOST DUGG STORIES Domain name company cries croc tears over 'censorship' Why BlackBerry still beats iPhone for some Death of the mouse Leaked copies of Windows 7 RC contain Trojan RIM to bind BlackBerry to Cisco phones Top 7 reasons people quit Linux Citrix embraces Apple with iPhone virtualization Give users passwords they don't have to remember Cisco cool to Obama's tax loophole plan Use the Cisco restroom at your own risk Network World on Twitter: Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news MOST-WATCHED VIDEO Notebook replaces trackpad with LCD panel Why Network Time Synchronization is Critical Download this whitepaper and discover why establishing and maintaining accurate time across the network is critically important and why a network time synchronization system pays for itself immediately. Read Now Compare products, get advice, and check out tests and reviews from the experts at Network World. Over 70 categories. Visit now   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. Unsubscribe Network World, Inc., 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2009 www.networkworld.com