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	VMworld: Security, regulatory concerns still a challenge in virtualization While VMware users harbor little doubt about the cost savings and productivity gains brought by virtualizing their networks, security concerns still exist on many fronts, whether it's figuring out how to meet regulatory compliance with auditors, or evaluating cloud services. Read More WHITE PAPER: GFI Software PCI-DSS Compliance and GFI Software Products The intent of this document is to provide you with GFI's understanding of the requirements, and how the GFI Software product line can assist you to meet PCI compliance as outlined in the PCI DSS Requirements. Read now! In this Issue Top cybersecurity concerns: Malicious code, employees run amok Android Devices Exposed: 7 Ways to Thwart Hackers Trend Micro: Virtualization changing our anti-malware business big time Hackers stole Google SSL certificate, Dutch firm admits Google, OpenDNS deploy DNS tweak for faster browsing Akamai employee tried to sell secrets to Israel Five Things CIOs Need to Know about Anonymous Death by Morto A? It's your own fault, says Microsoft WHITE PAPER: CenturyLink Business Why IT Leaders Aren't Scared of Cloud Security Examine this CIO report in which your peers offer advice on cloud services and data protection. Learn 3 key tips for taking the right approach to securing a hybrid cloud infrastructure to dispel any data doubts. Read now! Top cybersecurity concerns: Malicious code, employees run amok When 3,300 information-technology professionals were asked about cybersecurity, they said malicious code attacks accounted for the main type of cyberattack their organizations suffered during the past year, although "internal unintentional actions" by well-meaning insiders also wreaked havoc. Read More Android Devices Exposed: 7 Ways to Thwart Hackers Take a deep breath. There's a new report out highlighting a huge spike in threats against Google's Android platform. Yes, it's something to be concerned about. But don't freak out or return your cool new Samsung Galaxy Tab. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Case Study: Boston College Read this case study to learn how Boston College has reduced complexity of the backup process for over 1,700 seats by centralizing management. Read now Trend Micro: Virtualization changing our anti-malware business big time Virtualization -- in particular Trend Micro's close alliance with VMware -- is bringing about a strategic shift in Trend's anti-malware business as its products become designed for use with VMware's vShield technology. Read More Hackers stole Google SSL certificate, Dutch firm admits The Dutch company that issued a rogue digital certificate for all Google Internet domains said Tuesday that its network had been hacked last month. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Defend Against Insider Threats Organizations must accept the reality that insider threats are no longer an abstract concept. This paper explains the factors that are increasing the insider threat and details a proactive approach that leverages identity and access management to reduce risk and improve compliance. Learn More Google, OpenDNS deploy DNS tweak for faster browsing Nearly 40 million Internet users will experience faster Web browsing starting today, thanks to a protocol tweak being deployed by Google, OpenDNS and several content delivery networks that allows them to more precisely serve up content from the nearest available server. Read More Akamai employee tried to sell secrets to Israel A 43-year-old former Akamai employee has pleaded guilty to espionage charges after offering to hand over confidential information about the Web acceleration company to an agent posing as an Israeli consular official in Boston. Read More Five Things CIOs Need to Know about Anonymous 1. Nobody's in charge. "We are Anonymous. We are legion." This cryptic slogan is used by a band of hackers who call themselves Anonymous. Active for nearly a decade now, the group catapulted into prominence in the past year with attacks on PayPal, Visa, HBGary and Sony. Often called a hacking collective, Anonymous is essentially a movement. There is no central authority. From time to time, participants band together to launch "operations," led by a small group of trusted associates. The operation leaders write up orders and invite anyone who is interested to participate. Operations can happen online or in the real world. Read More Death by Morto A? It's your own fault, says Microsoft The Morto A worm is having continued success despite its reliance on a list of lame passwords to take over victim machines. Read More
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