Top security nightmares: Privately owned iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices

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	Top security nightmares: Privately owned iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices IPhones, iPads and other employee-owned mobile gear are the most risky devices that can be connected to corporate networks, according to a new survey by ISACA, an international user group devoted to providing benchmarks and guidance for technology best practices. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Foundations of Security Information Management This guide examines the details of each of these processes and provides best practices to build a foundation for SIM. Learn more. In this Issue FAA: $11,000 fine for anyone caught pointing lasers at aircraft 'Secret Law' of Patriot Act: Geolocation Tracking & Domestic Spying on Steroids? SpamCop disrupts millions of e-mail accounts by blocking Yahoo e-mail servers Security still a concern for those considering cloud move Mobile App Security: 5 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone Skype issues software fix for Windows and Mac users WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks Manageable Application Security Investments in security solutions have to provide a clear value, which equals additional time spent collecting and documenting proof of this value. The latest version of F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager(tm) (ASM), v10.1, addresses information overload and the need for agility in implementation. Learn more! FAA: $11,000 fine for anyone caught pointing lasers at aircraft Looking to address what has become an all-too-common problem, the Federal Aviation Administration said it will begin to impose civil penalties, or fines of $11,000 for anyone who points a laser at the cockpit of an aircraft. Read More 'Secret Law' of Patriot Act: Geolocation Tracking & Domestic Spying on Steroids? It is with great irony that right after Congress and President Obama authorized a four-year extension of the Patriot Act, which steals our freedom, we celebrated Memorial Day to honor soldiers who fought and died to keep America free. Even more alarming is before the Patriot Act was reauthorized, members of the Senate Intelligence Committee tried to warn citizens that the power it grants the government... Read More WHITE PAPER: Belden Wire A Guide to Planning Your Data Center Based on the best practice guidelines from the TIA and other expert sources, this guide focuses on the design and implementation of structured cabling systems in data centers and similar facilities, such as network equipment or computer rooms. Learn More! SpamCop disrupts millions of e-mail accounts by blocking Yahoo e-mail servers SpamCop has decided to block all e-mail coming from Yahoo servers, even if the e-mail is legit and the part of Yahoo's business cloud services. On Monday I was replying to a email from a customer and a vendor, when I received the message below. Remote host said: 554 5.7.1 Service unavailable; Client host [98.138.91.154] blocked using bl.spamcop.net; Blocked - see http://www.spamcop.net/bl.shtml?98.138.91.154... Read More Security still a concern for those considering cloud move Security concerns continue to be a key issue for organizations using or considering cloud-based services. Read More WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks ROI of Application Delivery Controllers How modern offload technologies in Application Delivery Controllers can drastically reduce expenses in traditional and virtualized architectures, with a fast ROI. Learn More! Mobile App Security: 5 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone Wave your smartphone; buy a latte. Sounds great, doesn't it? But before running off to participate in Silicon Valley's next new thing, you might want to think about a scary downside to mobile commerce: the vulnerability of smartphones to hackers. Read More Skype issues software fix for Windows and Mac users Skype has released a new version of its Windows software to fix the problem that prevented some users from logging in and making calls yesterday, and plans to issue a similar update to Mac users later today, the company said. Read More
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