A Hewlett-Packard’s white paper “HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task“, 06/2005, does a very good job discussing the different security technologies available (Passwords, Trusted Platform Module, smartcard USB token, biometric fingerprints and virtual tokens) to authenticate a user to a computer or network. I was particularly drawn to the concluding chart (see below) where it compares the “Level of Security” vs. “Administration Complexity”. Read More→
In an exclusive survey, members of the CIO Forum on LinkedIn have weighed in on the business impact of application performance. These CIOs and IT leaders say they directly associate application performance with end-user and customer satisfaction, along with the potential to increase productivity and lower costs.
In a whitepaper sponsored by CA Technology, “CIO’s Feel the Pressure to Optimize the Online Experience” they conclude that when it comes to computer business applications, there are four areas to achieve buy-in from business leaders: Read More→
A Found USB Drive Is Not a Safe USB Drive
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Recently, I was told of an incident where an employee of a fairly large company spotted a USB stick on the pavement in the parking garage. Concerned that it might be important information of a colleague, the employee picks up the stick and takes it back to his office. To determine who is the owner, the employee inserts the drive into his computer and opens up the folders thinking that its contents will identify the owner. Read More→
Keep Your Enemies Close, but Your Friends Closer
By · CommentsOur government seems to have problems securing both our physical and virtual boarders. It seems that when it comes to cyber security all the old paradigms have turned upside down. In the recent article “Indian Intelligence Have U.S. Government Passwords, Hacker Claim” has proof that the Indian intelligence is spying on the US government. One of the main culprits for accessing government data files is weak passwords. Power LogOn by Access Smart can take an existing PIV/CAC card and add on secure password management without any re-badging or re-issuance of cards, employees can self-enroll from their office, and licenses are transferable to handle employee turnover. With the purchase of the Power LogOn Starter Kit for $400, IT can perform a complete test/pilot in a matter of hours and not months/years. To learn more about extending your current government credential, please see our post “Why rebadge when you can extend functions?”
Bogus Purchase Receipts In Your Email Box
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As we do more online business and commerce, we expect to receive a receipt for our purchases: Amazon, iTunes, etc.
Online thieves and spammers know this too and they are spamming us with bogus receipts with a high dollar amount just to catch your attention. A key clue that it is a scam is when you move your mouse cursor over the link, if you don’t recognize the web address displayed then odds are it is a phishing email. Don’t fall for the scam and certainly don’t click on the links.
Here are some tips to protect you: Read More→
