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Baseline examines easy, practical technology strategies that will cut IT costs quickly and streamline IT management so you are more efficient in the long run.
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At the forefront of computer security at the network, desktop and code levels are the security researchers who blend a mix of skills in hacking, software programming and intelligent detective work to help decode and thwart online criminal behavior. Whether it’s tracking the latest Windows malware, bots, rootkits, attack scripts, distributed denial of service (DDOS), Trojan horses and other Internet and application security flaws, these researchers are at the forefront of protecting data, financial information and identities in an increasingly more open online world. These malware researchers face an uphill battle as the numbers for data breaches and identity theft climb every year. Yet, they push on. Here are 10 security researchers who deserve our praise and thanks.
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Securing your infrastructure- the applications, databases, files and network --via encryption may not always be easy to implement, but it is one of the most risk-averse ways to prevent data breaches and keep intellectual property under wraps. But navigating the sea of encryption tools can be a chore with so many points within IT infrastructure that can be encrypted, from the network to the hard disk, and the database to the file system. Keep your CTO off your back and your project assets safe and locked down. Baseline gives you a head start with seven encryption tools—some free, some not—that you may not know and could be worth implementing.
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As 2009 unfolds, it’s clear that enterprises with a forward-thinking approach and a solid grasp of technology trends will have a distinct competitive advantage. The following technologies trends in areas like SaaS, virtualization and project portfolio management, among others, are likely to shape IT and business in the coming year, and they can give your company the advantage it needs to do business in this challenging economic environment.
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TV networks' plans for heightened Web coverage would seem to serve their audiences well. This past Friday, TV trackers at Nielsen Media released a study suggesting Web surfing and watching TV go together. Thirty percent of online activity at home happens while users are watching TV, the study found.
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Whether you’re purchasing new software, developing an in-house system or assessing the application tools you already have, be sure to ask these questions.
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Network management requires the right combination of skills, tools, and intuition to track down and solve problems.
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Bad adapters. Clueless cleaning crews. Fires. Bugs. These are some problems facing network managers.
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Many security insiders believe that the only way organizations will be able to effectively meet the onslaught of attacks against Web and other home-spun applications is to implement secure coding practices from the ground up.
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Managing one of the largest IT operations in the world, MasterCard’s Rob Reeg must deal with a variety of technologies and issues, including virtualization, server consolidation, storage, mobility, security and green initiatives.
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Software as a service may be on the rise, but so are security threats targeted at loopholes in application code. Here are some application security strategies from industry experts, with a closer look at one area not generally associated with security and information technology management--insurance.
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How will Microsoft adjust its operating system software strategies with Windows 7, cloud computing, software as a service and beyond? Baseline digs in to the Windows operating system now and in the future. Will Microsoft continue to dominate the market or will a shakeup of traditional enterprise software practices force Microsoft out of its dominant position?
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Under new principles adopted by Yahoo, Google and Microsoft, these companies will promise to protect the personal information of their users wherever they do business in countries that impede free speech and expression.
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Shares of Yahoo jumped 12 percent on the news that Microsoft is still interested in some kind of Yahoo deal, as investors hoped Ballmer's comments could lead to the two sides returning to the negotiating table. The share gains were pared back to about 10 percent after Microsoft issued a statement saying it had no interest in buying Yahoo.
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The FBI has reported that as many as two dozen countries have taken an "aggressive interest" in penetrating the networks of U.S. companies and government agencies. The FBI declined to specify countries, but U.S. intelligence agencies have voiced concern over Russia and China's abilities to electronically spy on the United States and disrupt U.S. computer networks.
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