More Identity issues for 2010

	Microsoft DirectAccess: The ugly truth | DARPA's massive cyber security project awards $56 million for research
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	More Identity issues for 2010 Today we'll get back to predictions for 2010 as offered to me by some of the leading lights of the IdM universe. You'll remember (I hope) that two issues ago we looked at predictions for identity and cloud computing, the most popular topic from my correspondents. The next most popular topic was mergers and acquisitions, with some surprising answers. Read More SPONSOR: HP IDC: Minimize Downtime, Mitigate Risk IDC research shows that SMBs can experience an average loss of revenue of $70,000 per downtime hour. Assess internal and external risks, understand revenue impact, and learn how well-targeted technology initiatives such as management tools, server upgrades, failover clustering and thin clients can help you to respond to disruptions effectively and affordably. Read Now. In this Issue Microsoft DirectAccess: The ugly truth DARPA's massive cyber security project awards $56 million for research Banking malware found in Google Android Market Anti-theft chip turns laptop into 'brick' Maryland aims to be cybersecurity 'epicenter' Fishy Android apps may have been malware, says researcher SPONSOR: ITnews Get the new ITnews iPhone App Access up-to-the-minute, award-winning technology news from well known and respected IDG tech sites all in one place. Receive breaking tech news push notifications, view stories by Tag Cloud, and more. Download it now>> Microsoft DirectAccess: The ugly truth The seamless secure remote access built into Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is fantastic, if you don't mind a forklift upgrade or complexity and work-arounds Read More DARPA's massive cyber security project awards $56 million for research Researchers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) today awarded almost $56 million to two contractors it expects will develop the second phase of technologies that it promises will be revolutionary and bolster current cyber security technology by orders of magnitude. DARPA spent $30 million to develop Phase 1. Read More SPONSOR: Zscaler How Hackers are Targeting Enterprise Users via Web 2.0 Browser Exploits Securing enterprise servers with firewalls and intrusion detection is critical, but the most common threats are executed on thousands of mobile end users through the Web. Lean how to protect your clients with more than desktop anti-virus/anti-spyware and HIPS. Learn more! Banking malware found in Google Android Market Mobile phone owners with handsets running Google's Android OS, such as the HTC Hero, could be at risk from cybercriminals trying to steal their bank account information. Read More Anti-theft chip turns laptop into 'brick' Absolute Software has added a new feature to its Computrace Lojack anti-theft software that can remotely turn a stolen laptop into a useless, non-bootable 'brick'. Read More SPONSOR: SUN Enabling HIPAA/HITECH Compliance As healthcare organizations and vendors become more reliant on digital information, complying with increasing regulatory requirements presents challenges. This paper explores the requirements, best practices for implementing identity management systems that help ensure compliance, and Sun's simplified approach. Learn More Maryland aims to be cybersecurity 'epicenter' Maryland officials want the state to be the U.S. "epicenter" for fighting cyber attacks, and on Monday they launched an effort to bring more cybersecurity research and jobs to the state. Read More Fishy Android apps may have been malware, says researcher Suspicious applications that may have stolen users' online banking credentials have appeared on the Android Market, the Google-run app store for its mobile operating system. Read More
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