IdM cost justification still a hard sell

Ex--CEO of YouSendIt charged in denial of service of attack; Typewriter puts identity thieves in Federal prison Security: Identity Management Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Sophos Security Solutions With the threat landscape constantly changing, you need to have comprehensive protection that isn't complicated. With Sophos, you get complete protection for less investment. You get best-in-class threat protection, and data security and compliance that are simple and affordable so you can get more out of your existing security budget. Review timely resources at this Solution Center. Visit this site today! Spotlight Story IdM cost justification still a hard sell Over the years -- even going back to the Wired Windows column, the Windows Networking newsletter and the Novell newsletter -- a constant recurring theme has been justification of the costs of IT and IdM projects. No matter if it was a NOS upgrade, desktop management applications, directory services or the latest entitlement management service -- it's been a constant fight for scarce dollars with little in the way of bean counter-approved justification (i.e., profit-making ROI). Read full story Related News: Ex--CEO of YouSendIt charged in denial of service of attack Well that's one way to kill your business.  The former CEO of Web 2.0 service company YouSendIt  was indicted by a federal grand jury this week with four counts of mail fraud.  Typewriter puts identity thieves in Federal prison 12 mad science projects that could shake the world Some science projects once only conceivable by mad scientists are now becoming more mainstream as real money is being spent on everything from shape-shifting robots to artificial intelligence-based borgs. Here we take a look at 12 projects Dr. Frankenstein would have loved.  Lost: A $49,000 laptop computer According to Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a lost or stolen laptop PC is more than $49,000. Most of this cost is due to the exposure of sensitive data. The sooner you discover the PC is missing and take action to disable access to the data, the less expensive the experience of the loss is. US-CERT moves in with NCC, NCSC The group responsible for coordinating U.S. responses to cyber threats is getting new digs. Q&A: Don't judge Microsoft security by the number of Patch Tuesday bulletins Don't judge Microsoft security on the number of monthly patches, says Steve Lipner, senior director of security engineering at Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group. Microsoft has made a lot of progress with its Security Development Lifecycle and continues to improve the process, he said. Healthcare organizations find security, privacy cures Healthcare organizations are energetically seeking cures for managing identity and security in fast-paced hospital environments to help physicians and nurses do their jobs more easily -- and to keep patient data safe. HITECH Act: What you need to know about new data-breach guidelines Healthcare providers and others handling sensitive patient data are now finding the stakes raised if they suffer a data breach because of a new law known as the "Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act," or HITECH Act. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth. Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Building Service-Aware Networks. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Ethernet everywhere! Inside planes, trains, cars and spaceships, Ethernet is a morph master. Here's a look at some of Ethernet's cooler implementations. 7 tools to ease Windows 7 rollout These utilities help you plan, ensure app compatibility and manage images. Protecting Your Intellectual Property Learn about the growing threat of insider data theft, the extent to which most companies are vulnerable, and how McAfee security products enable businesses to protect their most valuable asset-their data. Click here. Why the Branch Office No Longer Needs IT Is your business ready for managed services? Can you mitigate the potential risk and loss of data for access to business information and applications? What services should you consider outsourcing to a managed services provider and what can you do to mitigate the potential for loss? This webcast will address the current state of the market for branch office focused managed services and provide insights and considerations into managed services that you should be considering. Click here to learn more.   November 02, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Microsoft Linux: Why one free software advocate wants it Happy 40th birthday, Internet! Will Smart Grid power IPv6? IPhone app translates between English and Spanish, and vice-versa Verizon's Motorola Droid arrives Nov. 6 Juniper's splash big on tech vision, short on specifics ICANN approves international domain names Juniper lays out the pieces of 'New Network' initiative Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender? Growth of the China CCIE count goes negative by -9 802.11n Drives an Architectural Evolution The sharp capacity increase possible with 802.11n is a compelling force behind the evolution in WLAN architectures. This paper examines both the centralized WLAN switch architecture and the optimized WLAN architecture, so that the wireless network choice an organization makes today will protect its investment and allow it to experience the substantial benefits of 802.11 for years to come. Learn more EMO Labs: Better Sound Through Innovation at DEMOfall 09 EMO Labs' Invisible Speaker innovation takes People's Choice Award top honors at DEMO conference. Watch EMO Labs product launch.   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. 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Q&A: Don't judge Microsoft security by the number of Patch Tuesday bulletins

Ex--CEO of YouSendIt charged in denial of service of attack; Five Things You Should Know About Windows 7 Security Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Perfect Match - IPAM and HIC Who have thought by coupling IP address management and Host Integrity Check you can save time and money executing administrative tasks, simplify your network management and create a more secure networking environment? And all without going through the trouble of network upgrade or change? Impossible? Think again. Click to continue Spotlight Story Q&A: Don't judge Microsoft security by the number of Patch Tuesday bulletins Don't judge Microsoft security on the number of monthly patches, says Steve Lipner, senior director of security engineering at Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Group. Microsoft has made a lot of progress with its Security Development Lifecycle and continues to improve the process, he said. Read full story Related News: Ex--CEO of YouSendIt charged in denial of service of attack Well that's one way to kill your business.  The former CEO of Web 2.0 service company YouSendIt  was indicted by a federal grand jury this week with four counts of mail fraud.  Five Things You Should Know About Windows 7 Security Microsoft says Windows 7 is the most secure version of the Windows operating system ever developed. Big deal, right? I am pretty sure that Microsoft has made that claim for every new version of Microsoft Windows in the past 15 years, and that it is a valid claim. Gartner joins GAO in raising flu network congestion fears Could the H1N1 flu virus give networks a bad case of congestion? It could if workers and students are forced to stay home because of the pandemic and networks aren't prepared for a deluge of Internet traffic. Typewriter puts identity thieves in Federal prison Survey: More Companies Hiring CSOs Even though the worst economic recessionin decades has compelled companies to spend less on outsourced security services and do more in-house, security budgets appear to be holding steady. And more of companies are employing a chief security officer. NCC: Cost cutting outweighs security fears in outsourcing A third of IT managers (64 percent) at medium sized businesses in the UK expect some of their suppliers not to have formal security procedures in place. US cyber war policy needs new focus, experts say U.S. policies toward defending against cyber warfare need to take a different approach than the government has against other forms of attack, three cybersecurity experts said Thursday. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth. Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Building Service-Aware Networks. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Ethernet everywhere! Inside planes, trains, cars and spaceships, Ethernet is a morph master. Here's a look at some of Ethernet's cooler implementations. 7 tools to ease Windows 7 rollout These utilities help you plan, ensure app compatibility and manage images. Why the Branch Office No Longer Needs IT Is your business ready for managed services? Can you mitigate the potential risk and loss of data for access to business information and applications? What services should you consider outsourcing to a managed services provider and what can you do to mitigate the potential for loss? This webcast will address the current state of the market for branch office focused managed services and provide insights and considerations into managed services that you should be considering. Click here to learn more. Protecting Your Intellectual Property Learn about the growing threat of insider data theft, the extent to which most companies are vulnerable, and how McAfee security products enable businesses to protect their most valuable asset-their data. Click here.   November 02, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Microsoft Linux: Why one free software advocate wants it Happy 40th birthday, Internet! Will Smart Grid power IPv6? IPhone app translates between English and Spanish, and vice-versa Verizon's Motorola Droid arrives Nov. 6 Juniper's splash big on tech vision, short on specifics ICANN approves international domain names Juniper lays out the pieces of 'New Network' initiative Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender? Growth of the China CCIE count goes negative by -9 Security Solutions With the threat landscape constantly changing, you need to have comprehensive protection that isn't complicated. With Sophos, you get complete protection for less investment. You get best-in-class threat protection, and data security and compliance that are simple and affordable so you can get more out of your existing security budget. Review timely resources at this Solution Center. Visit this site today! EMO Labs: Better Sound Through Innovation at DEMOfall 09 EMO Labs' Invisible Speaker innovation takes People's Choice Award top honors at DEMO conference. Watch EMO Labs product launch.   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. 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Cisco's data center guru talks direction, strategy; what we love/hate about Apple Snow Leopard Server; Swine Flu emergency should put IT on alert

Apple Snow Leopard Server: 5 things we love, 5 things we hate; Swine Flu emergency should put IT on alert Daily News AM Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by HP Integrating Fault & Performance Management in the Modern Network The Webcast identifies the trends that are driving the integration of fault and performance management, such as the emerging requirement for 100% uptime and the growing complexity of the IT infrastructure. Also discussed are some of the relevant best practices, such as identifying the critical network components and determining the degree to which distributed monitoring is a requirement. Learn more. Spotlight Story Cisco's data center guru talks direction, strategy As a 13-year Cisco veteran, John McCool, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco's Data Center Switching and Services Group, has seen a boatload of change. Read full story Related News: Apple Snow Leopard Server: 5 things we love, 5 things we hate Snow Leopard Server: New features, new ways to collaborate, simpler than ever. See what's new. Swine Flu emergency should put IT on alert President Obama's declaration of a national swine flu emergency should send up a red flag to IT managers at businesses that are still unprepared for a pandemic. IT snake oil: Six tech cure-alls that went bunk Legendary promises, little delivery -- IT history is fraught with "transformational" sales pitches that fell far short Windows 7's share jumps 40% in first week of release Windows 7's market share surged nearly 40% in the week following its release, according to Web measurement company Net Applications. Microsoft patch tally: 6 years, 745 vulnerabilities In six years of monthly Patch Tuesdays, Microsoft has issued 400 security bulletins that address 745 vulnerabilities, an informal tally shows. NASA: A crazy month of changes, challenges It's hard to imagine NASA could face more challenges than the ones it stared at in October. DARPA "balloon hunt" could win you $40K cash The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has offered up a rather interesting challenge: find and plot 10 red weather balloons scattered at undisclosed locations across the country. Four considerations for SSD deployment While solid state drives offer increased performance, the key to figuring out the role they can play in the data center is balancing that performance against cost. New security features in Cisco IOS 15.0 Cisco's newly released ISR G2 routers come with a new update to their software features in IOS version 15.0. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth. Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Building Service-Aware Networks. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Ethernet everywhere! Inside planes, trains, cars and spaceships, Ethernet is a morph master. Here's a look at some of Ethernet's cooler implementations. 7 tools to ease Windows 7 rollout These utilities help you plan, ensure app compatibility and manage images. Identity Management E Guide Identity management cannot be ignored – it is the key to preventing data breaches. This Network World Executive Guide provides in-depth information on today's most pressing security issues. Read More Building a Successful Security Operations Center This paper outlines industry best practices for building and maturing a security operations center (SOC). For those organizations planning to build a SOC or those organizations hoping to improve their existing SOC this paper will outline the typical mission parameters, the business case, people considerations, processes and procedures, as well as, the technology involved. Building a Successful Security Operations Center   November 02, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES Microsoft Linux: Why one free software advocate wants it Happy 40th birthday, Internet! Will Smart Grid power IPv6? IPhone app translates between English and Spanish, and vice-versa Verizon's Motorola Droid arrives Nov. 6 Juniper's splash big on tech vision, short on specifics ICANN approves international domain names Juniper lays out the pieces of 'New Network' initiative Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender? Growth of the China CCIE count goes negative by -9 The Dramatically Shifting Role of Network Management The traditional approach to network management focused just on the availability of networks. While that is still important, today's network managers are also being held responsible for the performance of network and applications. Listen to a conversation between Jim Metzler and Stelio D'Alo that discusses the business, technology and management trends that are impacting your job. View Now EMO Labs: Better Sound Through Innovation at DEMOfall 09 EMO Labs' Invisible Speaker innovation takes People's Choice Award top honors at DEMO conference. Watch EMO Labs product launch.   This email was sent to security.world@gmail.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. 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