Six things companies do that thwart their IT security efforts

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	Six things companies do that thwart their IT security efforts Even as organizations strive to build and maintain a strong enterprise security program, there are a couple things companies do that actually thwart their efforts for strong security. Read More WHITE PAPER: Limelight Networks Why Web Site Performance Is an IT Imperative A slow or inefficient Web site can have a direct impact on your business. Recently, IDG Research explored the challenges enterprises face in delivering content across multiple devices. Find out how adjusting to these challenges while meeting performance objectives has become a top concern for senior IT managers. View Now In this Issue Know where your mobile data is going? A new app can tell you Brocade's fabric strategy appears to be working INSIDER Is Your IT Shop a Scrambler or a Leader? Help! 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A new app can tell you Tools to secure mobile devices for personal and business use debuted at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. From: Network World Views: 5 0 ratings Time: 03:12 More in Science & Technology Read More Brocade's fabric strategy appears to be working The networking industry has certainly gone ga-ga over the topic of software defined networks (SDN). Before SDNs were all the rage, network transformation had already begun with the use of fabrics. The rise of SDNs certainly took the media focus away from fabrics and that caused many vendors to shift their marketing messages as well. However, one of the vendors that has been fairly consistent with the... Read More INSIDER Is Your IT Shop a Scrambler or a Leader? An IT veteran describes the four stages of the technology organization -- and what it takes to move up a notch Read More WEBCAST: Citrix Systems Defining a cloud computing strategy for your enterprise Transitioning to the cloud is a massive change which can be disruptive, but the good news is that it doesn't have to be. View Now. Help! Most enterprises turn to consultants when using the cloud Customers using the cloud overwhelmingly turn to professional service consultants to execute or plan out projects, according to a report from Technology Business Research. Read More Is SDN your next security nightmare? The big buzzword in networking these days is Software-Defined Networking (SDN), a de-coupling of the data plane and the control plane that allows you to manage physical devices via a software-based controller sitting on a general purpose server. Read More 5 Ways to Improve Your PCI Compliance Program High-profile data breaches seem to be becoming the norm these days. Retailers like Target and Neiman Marcus have been among the most recent victims. Read More WHITE PAPER: Crittercism Top 10 Internet Applications Most Likely to be Mobilized Effective mobile application performance management optimizes application availability and response time, ensuring the best user experience. Learn the difference the right management tools make and why tools that monitor the network or focus only on performance at the device level are not enough. Read now! Are You Too Old to Land a New IT Job? Age really is just a number. If you're keeping current on new technologies and advancement, and show a willingness to keep learning and growing, there's no reason it should be an impediment to your job search. Read More RSAC 2014: Experts discuss the harsh realities of Incident Response How well is incident response working for corporations effected by security incidents? A panel at RSA says there is still a lot of work to be done Read More 5 Things You Need to Know About Bluetooth Low Energy BLE -- which Apple calls iBeacon -- could be used for smart homes, retail geofencing and mobile payments, if privacy and security issues are addressed. Read More Cloud security concerns are overblown, experts say Security concerns should not deter enterprises from using public cloud technologies when it makes business sense. Read More Munich opts for open source groupware from Kolab Munich is continuing its switch to open source software with its decision to start using Kolab Enterprise groupware for its city-wide IT infrastructure. Read More
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