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• Risk metrics: Measuring the effectiveness of an IT security control

  In this article, based on an MSc thesis by Jonathan Pagett and Siaw-Lynn Ng, learn how to use risk metrics to gauge the effectiveness of IT security controls.  Continue Reading

• Raising the efficacy of a Trusted Platform Module security device

  The Trusted Computing Group has set out to make interactions between computing devices more secure: But how effective is the technology it propagates? In this article, Andrew Lee-Thorp discusses the technology's potential limitations.  Continue Reading

• Threat assessment model: Testing open source software for security

  To mitigate the risks of using open source software, Yoav Aner and Carlos Cid propose a new threat modelling method for testing the security of open source software.  Continue Reading

• CES 2011: Consumer Electronics Show - 6th – 9th January 2011, Las Vegas

  The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 is back taking place from 6-9 January 2011 in Las Vegas.  Continue Reading

• How to choose a colocation data centre: A UK guide

  A UK guide detailing common mistakes to avoid when deciding which colocation data centre provider to work with.  Continue Reading

• Buyer's Guide to retail: The changing face of eCommerce

  If one thing is clear from the holiday shopping season, it is that the web is already deeply embedded in consumers' lives and will only further entrench.  Continue Reading

• Forrester: Do your employees advocate for your company?

  In challenging economic times, CEOs are famous for saying things like "Everyone's in sales!"  Continue Reading

• Buyer's Guide to Retail: Retail data security

  The retail market is typified by having a convoluted value chain.  Continue Reading

• Video: Laptops are not waterproof

  ComputerWeekly was sent this video from OnTrack, which we thought we'd share. Relaxing on a beach, a gentleman had taken his laptop on his holiday to...  Continue Reading

• DNS security best practices to prevent DNS poisoning attacks

  DNS cache poisoning is a threat to any Internet-connected enterprise. Learn how the attack method works and potential mitigation strategies in this thesis from Richard Agar of Royal Holloway University London.  Continue Reading

• A new approach to fighting varied types of cybercrime cases

  Fighting cybercrime may seem like a losing battle considering the enemy is so well resourced. In a Royal Holloway University of London master's thesis, Anna Cevidalli and John Austen explore new approaches in the battle against cybercrime.  Continue Reading

• VCE Vblocks and NetApp FlexPods must integrate further to survive

  VCE Vblocks and NetApp FlexPods reflect the need for integrated stacks in an increasingly utility environment, but the alliances behind them will be compelled to concentrate manufacturing.  Continue Reading

• 2010 Royal Holloway information security thesis series

  In this series of nine articles, recent MSc graduates from Royal Holloway University of London explain their information security research.  Continue Reading

• The real cost of PCI DSS compliance

  It's difficult to overestimate the impact PCI DSS has had on information security, not least because of the expense of compliance. As part of SearchSecurity.co.UK's Royal Holloway University of London thesis series, Martin Bradley and Alexander ...  Continue Reading

• Internet safety for kids: Tips on computer security awareness training

  Children can be some of the most vulnerable Web surfers. In this Royal Holloway University of London thesis, Clara Brady and Chris Mitchell describe security awareness training strategies for kids.  Continue Reading

• Challenges and solutions: Security of Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks

  In the future, cars themselves may be able to prevent accidents by way of Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs). In this Royal Holloway University of London thesis, Abdul Kalam Aboobaker and Stephen Wolthusen explore security concerns.  Continue Reading

• What is the future for traditional loyalty card schemes?

  Consumers are now better informed than ever, thanks to the richness of information available on the internet. People can find out all sorts of information on products from social media sites, news groups, blogs and the like, along with online ...  Continue Reading

• The essentials of an effective laptop backup strategy

  Laptop backup is a pain. Or it was. Now encrypted removable drive products and laptop backup software allow you to tame previously untameable portable devices.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the NBN POI debate

  Richard Chirgwin explains the NBN Co’s point of interconnect (POI) plans and what they will mean for your organisation's future broadband connections  Continue Reading

• Cloud security creates new challenges

  Security consultant Heinz Zerbes writes that cloud security creates different challenges, and offers advice on how to meet them.  Continue Reading

• Storage capacity management: SAN planning mistakes and best practices

  Effective storage capacity management requires planning and an understanding of the business's needs so that SAN needs and the required tiers can be provisioned in good time.  Continue Reading

• Vendors slow to act on bug reports

  Two Australian organisations - a bank and a security consultancy - say vendors are not responsive when they report newly-found bugs.  Continue Reading

• Video: Royal engagement search results poisoned, warn security firms

  Some search results related to the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton lead to rogue websites that offer fake anti-virus scans, security firm...  Continue Reading

• Meeting the technology and business challenges of managing mobile workers

  Mobile devices have become a standard part of today's multinational organisations - most companies would struggle to operate without them. According to researcher IDC, 35% of the workforce will be mobile by 2013.  Continue Reading

• FCoE implementation saves money for London hosting provider

  FCoE implementation brings converged network and saves hardware and power costs on VMware-based infrastructure for London-based service provider Atlanta Technology.  Continue Reading

• The mainframe is dead, long live the mainframe

  An independent UK integrator discusses the mainframe skills shortage and the gentle decline in deployments.  Continue Reading

• How to combat Stuxnet

  ISSA’s Raj Samani suggests that within control system networks where only known applications run, a simple strategy to combat Stuxnet would be to allow only authorised executables to run and deny everything else.  Continue Reading

• Basic security can help tackle Stuxnet

  One important lesson IT managers can learn from Stuxnet is that it is a huge mistake to buy software with known hardcoded passwords, says John Pescatore, research vice-president at Gartner.  Continue Reading

• Top tips to guard against Stuxnet

  There is much that security professionals can learn from Stuxnet, says Adrian Davis, principal research analyst at ISF for the Stuxnet Think Tank. The malware should have sounded a call to action on several fronts.  Continue Reading

• Stuxnet – the prototype cyber weapon?

  Hailed as the most sophisticated malware ever found, Stuxnet is widely seen as a prototype cyber weapon, pushing the concept of cyber warfare into the realm of the possible.  Continue Reading

• Managing datacentres in a 'more for less' world

  Computer Weekly recently hosted a CIO roundtable debate, in association with Oracle, to discuss the challenges of building and managing datacentres in an economic environment where CEOs are demanding more services for less money.  Continue Reading

• CW Security Think Tank: What should security professionals do about Stuxnet?

  Stuxnet is one of the most sophisticated pieces of malware seen to date, say researchers, but what should and could security professionals in businesses be doing in response?  Continue Reading

• PCI DSS compliance: What it is and how it impacts storage professionals

  Learn about the key demands of PCI DSS compliance and its impact on storage, including what data must be retained, what must not and the ways data must be stored.  Continue Reading

• True vendor partnerships key to TAFE’s success

  Chris Tayler, acting CIO at Box Hill TAFE, explains how strategic vendor relationships have helped to boost IT services while controlling costs.  Continue Reading

• Plotting a route to the datacentre of the future

  Just as there are many ways to get around London, whether it is by tube, bus, bicycle or walking - all of which fall under the responsibility of Transport...  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Bustling press room

  The "speed dating"-style press room got people in touch with the right journalists.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Busy exhibition hall

  Delegates, vendors, speakers, press and analysts flooded the exhibition hall.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Toys for the boys

  F5's helicopters proved popular with attendees at SNW Europe 2010.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Welcome packs

  Fujitsu helped contribute exciting welcome packs for attendees.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: The keynotes

  SNW Europe featured several insightful keynotes over the three days.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Quantum mugs

  Quantum's personalised mugs were a hit during the show.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: HP had the biggest racks

  Data centre demos had attendees flocking to HP's booth.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Detailed floor plan

  The show spanned three floors of the Congress Centre, as seen in this floor plan.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: Symantec's data loss protesters

  Symantec's marketers weathered the data loss storm.  Continue Reading

• SNW Europe 2010: The Power of 3

  At SNW Europe 2010, three shows -- Datacentre Technologies, SNW Europe and Virtualisation World -- came together to form 'The Power of 3.'  Continue Reading

• Buyer’s guide to smartphone management

  Today's IT managers support an increasingly decentralised and mobile workforce - one with multiple segments of workers, each with their own unique set of needs.  Continue Reading

• Yahoo preassembles New York data centre

  Scott Noteboom compares the developments in the discipline of datacentre design in recent years to the manufacturing revolution that Henry Ford sparked in...  Continue Reading

• Buyer's guide to OpenOffice 3.3: what can it offer to small businesses?

  Released this summer with the final product expected soon, the Openoffice 3.3 beta is giving Microsoft's proprietary suite of 'productivity applications' a good run for its money.  Continue Reading

• Sungard Financial cuts backup costs by 10x with Data Domain dedupe during disaster recovery upgrade

  Sungard Financial cuts backup costs with Data Domain DD690 deduplication appliances and Symantec NetBackup consolidation as part of a disaster recovery upgrade.  Continue Reading

• Open source backup software gives mainstream backup a run for its money

  Open source backup software offers most features found in mainstream backup products and is an option for any size of business that's happy to do some tweaking and maintenance.  Continue Reading

• RBI Achievement Awards entry for Faisal Alani

  I am industrious, innovative and creative, often coming up with new ways to engage our audiences and provide them with new resources.  Continue Reading

• MacroWikinomics: Rebooting Business and the World - how the internet is helping to regulate society

  It seemed like a typical morning commute for most New Yorkers on 8 January 2007, until a strong, gas-like odour permeated parts of New York City and nearby areas of New Jersey, forcing several schools and companies to evacuate, and interrupting ...  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010

  This slideshow captures all the different aspects of VMworld Europe 2010, from CA's circus show to Paul Maritz's keynote.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: VCE demo

  VMworld Europe attendees were greeted with a private cloud demo from the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) coalition.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: CA's flying monkey

  The exotic animals CA brought in to add to its circus-themed night excited and entertained VMworld attendees.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: User Awards sign

  SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK's award presentation sign enticed and excited attendees throughout the show.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: Cloud signs

  Clouds are fun decorations at VMware's booth at VMworld Europe 2010.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: Crowds gather for lunch

  Guests were treated to a delicious lunch before the Best of VMworld User Awards.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: CA's stand and circus sign

  CA promotes its circus show to VMworld Europe 2010 attendees.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: VMware's End User Computing strategy

  VMware ensured that experts were connecting with users at VMworld Europe.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: IT loves circuses

  IT attendees at VMworld Europe showed some love for CA's circus show.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: Paul Maritz

  VMworld Europe kicks off with a keynote address from VMware's president and CEO, Paul Maritz.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: VMware genius bar

  Experts were available at VMware's stand to answer attendees' questions at VMworld Europe.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: Goodbye

  An attendee leaves VMworld Europe as the show comes to a close.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: CA's circus evening show

  CA Technologies livened up the night at VMworld Europe 2010 by hiring circus performers to entertain attendees.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: CommVault t-shirt

  Attendees got a good laugh from CommVault's witty t-shirts.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: CloudPoint's cupcakes

  VMworld Europe attendees munched on specially-ordered cloud cupcakes from CloudPoint.  Continue Reading

• Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010: Thirsty work being a geek

  VMworld Europe attendees were treated to thousands of free soft drinks during the show.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing questions for enterprises to consider

  The IT director at a sports marketing agency discusses what businesses must ask themselves when preparing for cloud computing, along with why the cloud failed to meet his expectations in terms of disaster recovery.  Continue Reading

• Spending Review 2010

  The UK government aims to slash IT expenditure by reducing the amount it spends on maintenance, promoting the use of open systems and working with smaller IT suppliers. Many of the major IT suppliers have signed a memorandum of understanding, to ...  Continue Reading

• Will 2.5-inch drives supplant 3.5-inch drives in storage arrays?

  2.5-inch drives occupy less space and use less energy than 3.5-inch drives. Is the day of the 3.5-inch drive in enterprise storage arrays drawing to a close?  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Company / Corporate - Large Enterprise

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Company / Corporate - Large Enterprise - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Individual IT Professional Female

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Individual IT Professional Female - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Project Management

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Project Management - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Gadgets

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Gadgets - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Best International

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Best International - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: IT Security

  IT Blog Awards 2010: IT Security - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: CIO / IT Director

  IT Blog Awards 2010: CIO / IT Director - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: IT Twitter User of the Year

  IT Blog Awards 2009: IT Twitter User of the Year - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Individual IT Professional Male

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Individual IT Professional Male - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: IT Consultant and Analyst

  IT Blog Awards 2010: IT Consultant and Analyst - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Software Development

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Software Development - category information.  Continue Reading

• IT Blog Awards 2010: Company / Corporate - SME

  IT Blog Awards 2010: Company / Corporate - SME - category information.  Continue Reading

• VoIP in an IPv6 world: vendors and customers probably aren’t ready

  TechTarget ANZ speaks to James Spenceley, CEO of Vocus, and Geoff Johnson, research VP for enterprise communications at Gartner, about the impact of the coming IPv6 migration on VoIP environments.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Virtualisation and server consolidation

  The best user project in the virtualisation and server consolidation category improved application performance and simplified management.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Desktop virtualisation

  The top user project in the desktop virtualisation category utilised a variety of technologies to deliver the virtual desktop stack through various methods, including an array of device access types.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Remote-office/home-office virtualisation

  The best office virtualisation user project, home or remote, used solid-state drives and nested VMware ESX instances to push beyond VMware technology's official capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Virtualisation for disaster recovery

  The best virtualisation for disaster recovery user project improved availability and enabled semiannual failover and failback tests.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Private cloud computing

  The top user project in the private cloud computing category used VMware vCloud Director to enable the creation of cloud infrastructure, the first step in a move to a hybrid cloud architecture.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Winners slideshow

  Find out what user projects were voted to be the best in numerous cloud computing and virtualisation categories at VMworld Europe 2010.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Best of show

  The best of show at VMworld Europe 2010 is also the best office virtualisation project, a lab that runs eight virtual ESX hosts and nearly 60 virtual machines on just one physical server.  Continue Reading

• iSCSI implementation: How to design, deploy an iSCSI SAN

  When approaching an iSCSI implementation, you'll need to carefully consider product selection, network design, TCP/IP offload, security/encryption and management.  Continue Reading

• iSCSI SAN: Reliable shared storage without Fibre Channel's costs

  The iSCSI SAN is a block-level shared-storage alternative to Fibre Channel that is becoming increasingly popular among SME organisations.  Continue Reading

• VMworld Europe 2010 conference coverage

  Check out all the latest news, award recaps and other resources from VMworld Europe 2010 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Continue Reading

• The Daily Data Centre repository for October

  October 2010's highlights include the announcement of a new version of Citrix XenServer and the trends in managed hosting and server virtualisation from analysts at Ovum.  Continue Reading

• RSA Conference Europe 2010 coverage

  Get updates on the latest happenings at the RSA Conference Europe 2010 with breaking news stories, and exclusive video and podcasts.  Continue Reading

• Tape encryption lightens backup loads

  Tape encryption leaves processing-heavy encryption tasks until the backup processed has finished and can be the best choice when system scalability is required.  Continue Reading

• Security zone: opinions and insights from experienced professionals

  Information security has become a mainstream concern with well-established governance and compliance, increasing public awareness and more business processes going online. Security is an integral part of every business process. It must be built into...  Continue Reading

• Buyer’s guide to mobile computing: Microsoft Windows Phone 7

  Part two of four As Microsoft prepares to launch Windows Phone 7, Jenny Williams asks if Microsoft's new mobile operating system will be good for business  Continue Reading

• Buyer's Guide to Mobile computing

  Part one of four  Continue Reading