IT manager ethics: From piracy to privacy
In recent polls, many IT professionals reported that they've been asked to do something unethical in their jobs. Join our discussion on the ethics issues confronting IT pros.
Single sign-on: Problematic or security cure-all?
Many tech leaders tout single sign-on (SSO) as the Holy Grail of directory services and a key to password protection, but is it a security cure-all?
Prevent e-mails from returning to haunt you
During litigation proceedings, all documents, including electronic documents such as e-mails, can be subject to scrutiny. Now is the time to make sure people in your company are not using e-mail in a way that could backfire down the road.
Defending against e-mail misuse
Since e-mail has become the communication choice of so many people, many end users treat their corporate e-mail accounts just as they do their personal e-mail accounts. In addition to normal work messaging, they might send and receive an occasional e-mail with friends and family or trade a few jokes.
How to roll out an IT policy in your organisation
Along with increased use comes increased risk, especially when the employees in your organisation are given no limits on how to use these tools. Installing firewalls and other security applications is one way to address system security.
Security pros: Our defenses need work
Though most corporate security professionals see network protection as critical, they have only made modest gains in securing their companies, according to a report.
CSOs: Does Aust business need them?
As corporate interest in security grows the term CSO--chief security officer--gains more prominence. But are Australian enterprises really interested in this job title?
