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	The ultimate guide to Windows 7 security Learn how to put AppLocker, BitLocker to Go, security accounts, and other key Windows 7 security improvements to good use Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Qualys 10 Tips for IT Policy Compliance Whether you're just getting started with compliance or need to brush up on some details, this eBook can help. Get straight-forward answers on the role IT really needs to play in compliance, top 10 IT compliance best practices, the benefits of automation and how to prove compliance to an auditor. Learn More! In this Issue Former hacker claims Microsoft more secure than Apple, Adobe VeriSign warning over Apple iPad security A private investigator's tricks of the trade Cisco WiFi open to attack Zombies are open source; humans are proprietary Cloud-Computing Services: Fine Print Disappointment Seen Gov't regulators slam Google's privacy efforts Windows Intune Cloud Service: A Simple FAQ VIRTUAL EVENT: CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld & Network World Live Security Panel – April 28th Join us on April 28th for a live virtual event that will provide candid, expert advice on top security challenges and issues – all from the comfort of your desktop. Get in on the discussion - from the unique challenges presented by cloud computing and virtualization to the mass adoption of social media. Attend and you may win a Kindle! Former hacker claims Microsoft more secure than Apple, Adobe A seasoned hacker believes Microsoft is now more secure than both Apple and Adobe, claiming Apple has only started taking seriously in the last six months. Read More VeriSign warning over Apple iPad security Security specialists VeriSign has warned of the security dangers iPad users might face, when Apple's device finally goes on sale in the UK late next month, particularly business users. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Windows 7 Early Adopter Case Study Learn how Dell helped a leading business services firm complete an enterprise-wide Windows 7 migration. Learn More Now A private investigator's tricks of the trade PI Mall, a website for private investigators, caters not only to professionals, but regular folks who want to do some spying in their free time. Read More Cisco WiFi open to attack Two researchers have found a range of security vulnerabilities in Cisco WiFi products. They presented their findings at a Black Hat conference this week, according to this report on ZDNet. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Overcome Two Key Challenges with Virtualization How do you accelerate virtualization for your enterprise - and take IT flexibility and cost savings to the next level? Start by downloading this whitepaper from Riverbed. WAN optimization is a class of technology that has rapidly been adopted across enterprises in order to address the challenges of bandwidth limitations and latency over the WAN. Click here! Zombies are open source; humans are proprietary Zombies are open source, humans are proprietary. Sounds like the latest self-help relationship book for geeks, but it's actually an interesting analogy. Read More Cloud-Computing Services: Fine Print Disappointment Seen A new Yankee Group study of enterprise cloud computing services finds cloud contracts full of disclaimers, ambiguous uptime guarantees, and uncertain privacy policies and compliance claims. Read More Gov't regulators slam Google's privacy efforts Google and other online companies need to stop "willfully" disregarding privacy laws in many countries when rolling out new products or privacy policies, or they may face fines and other sanctions, data protection commissioners from 10 countries said Tuesday. Read More Windows Intune Cloud Service: A Simple FAQ Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know about Microsoft's new cloud-based PC management and security platform aimed at midmarket companies. Read More
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