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Where do Cisco's network security plans go from here?
Despite its leadership position in most enterprise security product areas, Cisco faces a number of technological and competitive challenges to stay out in front. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Cisco

Design Guide: Cisco Virtualized Data Center, Version 2.2
Don't miss this in-depth guide. The Cisco VMTD system defines an end-to-end architecture, providing a reference for the migration or build-out of virtualized, highly-secure multi-tenant data centers for new cloud-based service models. Read Now

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WHITE PAPER: Trusteer

Dealing with Advanced and Targeted Attacks
This whitepaper explains how advanced malware challenges traditional defenses to take advantage of the increased exposure of employee endpoints. It reviews the evolution of advanced targeted attacks and the various approaches used to address them. Learn More.

DARPA wants unique automated tools to rapidly make computers smarter
Researchers at DARPA want to take the science of machine learning -- teaching computers to automatically understand data, manage results and surmise insights -- up a couple notches. Read More

How the 'largest and most IPv4 census ever' broke the law, but still respected user privacy
It started as a joke – "we should try the classic telnet login root:root on random IP addresses" – but it soon evolved into a massive, illegal project to hack into nearly half-a-million internet-connected devices solely for the purpose of mapping out global internet activity. The data would materialize as this fascinating .gif: Read More

Researchers find TeamViewer-based cyberespionage operation
Security researchers have uncovered yet another ongoing cyberespionage operation targeting political and human rights activists, government agencies, research organizations and industrial manufacturers primarily from Eastern European countries and former Soviet Union states. Read More

WHITE PAPER: Moovweb

3 Steps to a Cost-Effective Mobile Strategy
In the new Moovweb white paper, "Creating the Right Mobile Strategy: What You Need to Know Before You Get Started", get the insight you need to make an educated decision on the move to mobile. Read Now!

Taiwan security official warns of crippling Chinese cyberattacks
Chinese cyberattacks targeting Taiwan are moving beyond stealing sensitive information, and could be capable of crippling the island's transportation and financial systems, a top security official claimed on Wednesday. Read More

Bills would require police to get warrants for mobile phone location
A group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require law enforcement agencies to get court-ordered search warrants before obtaining a suspect's mobile phone location or GPS data, instead of using prosecution-issued subpoenas. Read More

Experts: Iran and North Korea are looming cyberthreats to U.S.
Cyberattacks supposedly originating from China have raised alarms in recent weeks, but U.S. businesses and government agencies should worry as much about Iran and North Korea, a group of cybersecurity experts said. Read More

WHITE PAPER: HP

Big Security for Big Data
The multitude of devices, users, and generated traffic all combine to create a proliferation of data that is being created with incredible volume, velocity, and variety. As a result, organizations need a way to protect, utilize, and gain real-time insight from "big data." So, how do you get started? Learn more.

Lawmakers call for greater protections from e-surveillance
If U.S. law enforcement agencies agree to changes in electronic surveillance law to better protect the privacy of stored email and documents, they want several changes in return, including a requirement that email and cloud service providers hold onto records longer. Read More

Best Tech Careers for Introverted IT Pros
Being an introvert isn't easy in the constantly evolving and networked world of technology. The banter that comes so easy to some is a mystery to the shy. Those who are able to 'fake it' spend a great deal of time recharging their batteries after social interactions. That said, don't let the fact that you're an introvert stop you from achieving your career goals. Here are some tech jobs that are a natural fit. Read More

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