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	Iran's discovery of Flame malware turning into political hot potato With Iran's computer-emergency response center now decrying Windows-based cyber-espionage software known as Flame (or alternately Flamer or Skywiper) it says it discovered infecting its oil-ministry computers, the uproar is reaching into the United Nations, which is investigating the malware. Read More WHITE PAPER: Fluke Networks How to Choose a Datacenter OTDR This white paper helps fiber installers and network technicians understand the key parameters for selecting an OTDR. Choosing the right device not only solves this new generation of datacenter testing requirements, but also helps professionals work efficiently, and increase the reliability and value of the enterprise fiber network. Learn More! In this Issue BYOD Security Gotchas The Flame Virus: Your FAQs Answered White House launches coordinated effort to battle botnets UNCC Breach Highlights the Need to Think Differently about Cybersecurity IT staff, engineers among top 10 toughest jobs to fill in US Juniper packs 30 new features into Web security software BYOD: Time to Adjust Your Privacy Expectations Biggest tech industry layoffs of 2012 WHITE PAPER: Fortinet Next-Generation Security for Enterprise Networks Since the concept of a 'next-generation firewall' was introduced several years ago by Gartner, many network security vendors have introduced their own next-generation firewalls to address this product category - but with varying results. View Now BYOD Security Gotchas I've spent a fair amount of time lately on BYOD, mobile devices, and related issues around information/cyber security. Yes, we are still firmly in the hype cycle but some mobile device security patterns are starting to emerge. Read More The Flame Virus: Your FAQs Answered A frightening computer virus called Flame is on the loose in Iran and other parts of the Middle East, infecting PCs and stealing sensitive data. Now, the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union warns that other nations face the risk of attack. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IT Roadmap Denver Your IT Career Roadmap This unique session is designed with you, the IT professional in mind. How can you build your personal brand, and properly design a career plan? How do you work with your staff to create a plan that retains your best talent? Come to IT Roadmap Denver for valuable information on how today's IT leaders build successful careers. Click to continue White House launches coordinated effort to battle botnets The U.S. government has launched a coordinated effort with several trade groups and private companies to combat botnets and educate affected computer users, the White House announced Wednesday. Read More UNCC Breach Highlights the Need to Think Differently about Cybersecurity The University of North Carolina-Charlotte (UNCC) recently disclosed that they have discovered over 350,000 student, staff and faculty records – including Social Security numbers – that have been exposed to public access in multiple systems, in some cases for several years. RELATED: What a Psychopath Can Teach Us About Information Security Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Is Your Database Ready For Your Company's Future? This brochure is targeted to executives and will cover all the business benefits of DB2. Learn More IT staff, engineers among top 10 toughest jobs to fill in US Forty-nine percent of US companies are having a hard time filling what workforce management firm ManpowerGroup calls mission-critical positions within their organizations with IT staff, engineers and "skilled trades" among the toughest spots to fill. Read More Juniper packs 30 new features into Web security software Juniper Networks this week unveiled enhancements to the Web security software it obtained via the acquisition of Mykonos Software in February. Read More BYOD: Time to Adjust Your Privacy Expectations Some employees thought they were pretty sneaky downloading confidential data from corporate computers to thumb drives days before they turned in their resignations and bolted to a competitor. Read More Biggest tech industry layoffs of 2012 Research in Motion, reeling as its BlackBerry takes a beating from the Apple iPhone and assorted Android smartphones, is expected to lay off anywhere from 2,000 to 6,000 employees to cut costs and turn around its financial fortunes. While the exact number of layoffs from RIM's 16,000-plus staff remains to be confirmed, the restructured company appears headed for a high rank on this year's list of tech industry layoffs. Read More
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