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Microsoft sticks to vow, leaves XP exposed to ongoing attacks
Hackers are already exploiting an Internet Explorer vulnerability left unpatched in Windows XP on Tuesday, Microsoft and security experts said. Read More


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BYOD may be SOP, but it's still a headache for IT
Just because BYOD has become standard operating procedure in most workplaces doesn't mean the practice has stopped causing challenges for IT. Read More

Quick look: What's hot with 3D printers?
3D printed guns, candy and cars top the list. Read More


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Shortfalls of Security Sandboxing for Advanced Threats
Network-based sandboxing has its place in a security program but relying solely on this technology for advanced threat detection can leave gaps. Learn about Damballa Failsafe automated breach detection. It uncovers actual infections that sandboxing alone misses. Register Now

May Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 2 rated Critical, 6 Important & 4 Security Advisories
Microsoft released eight security bulletins, which address 13 Common Vulnerability & Exposures (CVEs) in .NET Framework, Office, SharePoint, Internet Explorer, and Windows. Read More

With the Internet of Things, smart buildings pose big risk
In an Internet of Things world, smart buildings with web-enabled technologies for managing heat, lighting, ventilation, elevators and other systems pose a more immediate security risk for enterprises than consumer technologies. Read More


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Intuit Turns to Self-Service IT
Intuit empowered its users to resolve their own IT issues with a consumer-like experience to free IT to focus on more strategic initiatives. See how Intuit got here Learn more

Facebook experiment helps battle man-in-the-middle attacks
Researchers at Facebook and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a detection tool for man-in-the middle attacks that security pros might find helpful in protecting corporate data. Read More

Buildings don't fall down, why should network security
Over the centuries the building trades have learned from their mistakes and set up complex systems of checks and balances that not only works but could serve as a model for network security, attendees at the Security Bsides Boston 2014 conference were told. Read More


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