Download the Network Barometer Report, which aggregates findings from secure network infrastructure assessments conducted for more than 150 organisations around the world. It provides some surprising stats on the state of network (un)readiness prevalent today; the reasons why organisations are failing at remediating known vulnerabilities; recommendations on assessing your own infrastructure, and on ways to improve your state of readiness to support the business; and more.
Early-generation server load-balancing technology has proven to be an invaluable asset, especially for organizations hosting widely utilized Web applications. But business requirements evolve, as do the processes and technologies used to fulfill them. The many changes and trends that have taken hold since SLBs were first introduced expose the need for enterprises to step up from a simple load-balancing solution to a more comprehensive application delivery solution . This paper is intended to serve as a guide for organizations looking to replace their early-generation SLBs, providing details on the top eight criteria to use during an evaluation process.
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Summer's here, and the time is right, for checking out the latest and greatest gadgets for outdoor enjoyment, fun, or productivity. Sit back, grab a cold one and view our choices for the best new tools for the summer season....
How dangerous user behaviour puts networks at risk
(11 Dec 2007)
Recent research from the Ponemon Institute revealed that a majority of users disobey company security standards -- and they do so knowingly. In addition, survey data just released by RSA shows that trusted insiders create data exposures of extraordinary scope through their everyday behaviours. Here are some behaviours to watch for and guard against....
Sure, laptops have revolutionized the way we compute. That doesn't mean they don't drive IT bonkers. Behind every happy laptop user is support staff quietly pulling its hair out. Here are 10 ways we feel your pain. ...
High-tech consumer products and services of all kinds are making their way into the workplace. They include everything from smart phones, voice-over-IP systems and flash memory sticks to virtual online worlds. And as people grow more accustomed to having their own personal technology at their beck and call -- and in fact can't imagine functioning without it -- the line between what they use for work and what they use for recreation is blurring. ...
Many a reputation has gone swirling down the tubes, thanks to the Net's ability to expose scoundrels, scalawags, liars, cheats, and fools -- and then broadcast the scandal to a billion glowing screens. Here are our picks for the 10 all-time biggest scandals on the Internet. ...
It happens every year: as the calendar gets ready to turn over, we get an itch to pause, to be quiet, to reflect. That's probably why "year in review" stories are so popular at this time of year: they channel a seasonal compunction among editors and readers alike. ...
Businesses and public entities today face increasing pressure to develop policies that are both good for the planet and good for business. A framework developed by IBM offers businesses and other organizations a
comprehensive approach to energy and environmental issues. The framework helps identify and prioritize environmental efforts by breaking down problems and opportunities into seven distinct business areas, which can then be segmented into manageable projects.
