Author: Steven S Ross

Computer Security: The First Step

The easiest route hackers can take is through employees. The natural reaction of an information-technology department to easy-to-crack passwords and log-ons taped to monitors is

Paying the Electric Bill

Information-technology managers usually focus on software licenses and maintenance. What about electricity for power, emergency backup and cooling? Consumption per unit of computing power is

Packing Up Your Data Center

So your current data center just doesn’t cut it anymore. What should you budget for a move to one that can meet your needs? Allow

Securing Your Internet Phone System

Running phone calls over an Internet Protocol network can save money by reducing per-call fees and taxes. But security considerations can eat into your savings—or

An Extra Measure of Security

M. Angela Sasse, a professor at University College London who specializes in security, recommends top-to-bottom training in an information-technology department—and higher in the organization. “There