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	Feds call $1M IRS scam largest ever If you think online and telephone scammers just couldn't fool more people -- think again. The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration this week issued a warning to taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an effort to defraud them. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Dell Achieve Deeper Network Security and Control Not all next-generation firewalls are the same. For optimum protection, Dell NGFWs provide a scalable, multi-core hardware architecture, along with a single-pass, low-latency, RFDPI engine that scans all traffic regardless of port or protocol. This ensures that every byte is inspected, and maintains the high performance that busy networks require. Learn how Dell™ SonicWALL™ NGFWs deliver deeper network security and control, including real-time SSL decryption and inspection, sophisticated anti-evasion technology, context-aware application control and network-based malware protection. In this Issue If I Were the Next CEO of Symantec This is a great time to start a career in cybersecurity Syrian hackers claim FBI pays Microsoft big bucks for customer info Speedy attack targets Web servers with outdated Linux kernels Big data, big pay: 10 data jobs with climbing salaries Tech pros name their most-wanted perks WHITE PAPER: HP Why you need a next-generation firewall This white paper explores the reasons for implementing NG firewalls and lays out a path to success for overburdened IT organizations. Learn More If I Were the Next CEO of Symantec As you've probably noted by now, Symantec just announced that CEO Steve Bennett is out and is being replaced by board member Michael Brown on a temporary basis. The board will now conduct a search for a permanent CEO. Read More This is a great time to start a career in cybersecurity Are you feeling a little restless in your career? Could it be time for something new? This is a great time to consider a new career as a cybersecurity professional. Experts in cybersecurity are among the most sought-after professionals in the tech sector, with demand for workers in that field outpacing other IT jobs by a wide margin. Read More WHITE PAPER: CradlePoint Technology American Apparel Deploys CradlePoint CradlePoint enables American Apparel to keep hundreds of international retail locations online through wireless 3G/4G LTE failover, create private networks to company headquarters, and to centrally manage the entire deployment through the cloud. Learn More Syrian hackers claim FBI pays Microsoft big bucks for customer info The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacker group closely associated with Syria's president, this week shared documents it allegedly stole that show what Microsoft charges the FBI monthly for information on the software maker's customers. Read More Speedy attack targets Web servers with outdated Linux kernels Web servers running a long-outdated version of the Linux kernel were attacked with dramatic speed over two days last week, Cisco Systems said on Thursday. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Intelligent Imaging for Improved Banking Performance A new generation of "Intelligent Imaging" solutions has emerged that is helping banks remove the burden of paper in legacy processes, like loan origination and new account openings, while extending the power of document and data capture to achieve new levels of case management and business intelligence. Learn More Big data, big pay: 10 data jobs with climbing salaries Compare the salaries, skills requirements and typical duties of 10 data-centric IT jobs Read More Tech pros name their most-wanted perks Attention hiring managers: These are the perks that will give you an edge in the fight for top talent. Read More
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