Monday, May 04, 2009

Cloud computing security: Who knew? Of subways, government subsidies and broadband

A couple of Twitter search services; The Kilo-Day threat and mundane security
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Cloud computing security: Who knew?

Scott Bradner By Scott Bradner
Security has not been much of a consideration in cloud computing --but that may be about to change. Read full story

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05/04/09

Today's most-read stories:

  1. New HP Networking boss took $17.2 million from EMC
  2. LaserJet turns 25 ... 'PC Load Letter' still unfathomable
  3. Is it time to cut the Ethernet access cable?
  4. Hacker: I broke into Twitter
  5. Some IT skills see pay hikes during downturn
  6. What kind of data center can you build with $500 million?
  7. 20 kick-ass network research projects
  8. Microsoft gives users Windows 7 free for 13 months
  9. Who's on deck to replace Cisco's Chambers?
  10. It takes a village idiot: The jerks of online forums
  11. Notebook replaces trackpad with LCD panel


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