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	Tech job seekers less likely to be asked for social-media passwords There's been a good amount of talk recently about employers asking for the login information of job applicants. So, should those in the tech world expect the question to be asked the next time they're in an interview? A handful of experts queried by Network World say techies actually have less to worry about compared to workers in more heavily regulated industries. Financial services and public sector government jobs, for example, may have more of an incentive to peer into a candidate's social media life as part of what some call an alarmingly more popular trend. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Microsoft Try Microsoft Office 365, free Collaborate in the cloud with Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync videoconferencing. Access, edit, and share documents. Starting at $8/user/month. Try it free. In this Issue 11 Promising Enterprise Social Networks Biggest threat to corporate nets in 2011? Hactivists, not cybercriminals Internet security better but foul exploits grow, IBM says Developer interest in Android slowly eroding, survey finds 7 ways Alcatel-Lucent hopes to change the Ethernet conversation Figuring out the data center fabric maze FAA 'exploring' use of devices like iPad during flights Cloud-based single sign-on: A business perk for customers? Apple's Bonjour protocol tamed, managed for enterprise Wi-Fi 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! 11 Promising Enterprise Social Networks As the demand for enterprise collaboration continues to grow, more businesses are looking to internal social networks to manage workflow, foster collaboration and improve innovation. Read More Biggest threat to corporate nets in 2011? Hactivists, not cybercriminals Hactivists - not cybercriminals - were responsible for the majority of personal data stolen from corporate and government networks during 2011, according to a new report from Verizon. Read More Internet security better but foul exploits grow, IBM says IBM said it found surprising improvements in Internet security such as a reduction in application security vulnerabilities, exploit code and spam, but it also noted that those improvements come with a price: Attackers have been forced to rethink their tactics. Read More WHITE PAPER: Antenna Mobile strategy—what are 1,000 businesses planning for 2012 The Mobile Business Forecast 2012 surveyed 1,000 global businesses on their current/future plans for mobile. The report offers insight into how companies are using mobile to address the needs of consumers and their own employees. In addition, find tips on how to avoid chaos in the rush to mobilize. Learn More Developer interest in Android slowly eroding, survey finds While Google doesn't have to worry about app developers fleeing Android en masse, they might be concerned that developer interest appears headed in the wrong direction. Read More 7 ways Alcatel-Lucent hopes to change the Ethernet conversation A favorite marketing tagline for Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is "Change the Conversation." But Alcatel-Lucent doesn't come up much in conversations about leading Ethernet switching vendors. Maintaining flat revenue share over the past three years hasn't helped the company on that front. But Alcatel-Lucent nevertheless remains bullish on its prospects, and in gaining share in its strategic markets, based on fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 results. Read More Figuring out the data center fabric maze Despite vendor pledges to support existing or developing industry standards, users are expected to deploy single-vendor data center and cloud switching fabrics from their primary suppliers. Read More WHITE PAPER: Oracle Migrating Your Legacy IBM Database Environment Download this guide to ensure a seamless migration and take advantage of reduced costs associated with extremely efficient day-to-day database administration. Learn More! FAA 'exploring' use of devices like iPad during flights The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration may take another look at limits on personal electronic devices like the new iPad on flights. But don't expect any changes anytime soon. Read More Cloud-based single sign-on: A business perk for customers? As companies sort out their cloud strategies, some are finding cloud-based single sign-on (SSO) can be a high-tech "perk" for customers. Read More Apple's Bonjour protocol tamed, managed for enterprise Wi-Fi How can iPads and iPhones discover and use projectors, Apple TVs, printers and the like without flooding the enterprise Wi-Fi network with multicast discovery messages? Aruba Networks says it has a way. Read More
	SLIDESHOWS Review: Android-based Wi-Fi stumblers Four easy-to-use wireless management and security tools that cost under $2. JOIN THE NETWORK WORLD COMMUNITIES As network pros you understand that the value of connections increase as the number of connections increase, the so called network effect, and no where is this more evident than in professional relationships. Join Network World's LinkedIn and Facebook communities to share ideas, post questions, see what your peers are working on and scout out job applicants (or maybe find your next opportunity). Network World on Facebook Network World on LinkedIn MOST-READ STORIES U.S. accuses AT&T of making millions off IP Relay scammers Apple's Bonjour protocol tamed, managed for enterprise Wi-Fi Dell thinks it can sell Windows 8 tablets Figuring out the data center fabric maze U.S. ISPs commit to new cybersecurity measure Biggest threat to corporate nets in 2011 is hactivists Cisco losing router sales to HP? Cisco's big comeback Sexist gaffe costs startup event sponsors 7 steps for thwarting hactivists
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