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  • Microsoft puts privacy policy on display

    The latest beta version of the software maker's Windows Media Player 9 Series isn't shy about letting consumers control the amount of information they choose to share.

  • Policy vs procedure

    Does the government have the right idea in helping small business in Australia? And can a joint public/private sector working party help?

  • Have a policy for making policies

    Formalised policies and procedures help protect you, your company, and your employees. Here are tips on planning your policy strategy.

  • Libs release IT policy for Aust state election

    A "Victoria First" IT purchasing policy is part of the Liberal Party's platform for this month's state election.

  • Security company apologises for disclosure foul-up

    A US-based security company has apologised for prematurely disclosing code that took advantage of a serious vulnerability in Samba, the Linux-based file and print sharing software commonly used in Windows environments.

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  • Tackling security policy management

    Successful organisations need core IT security polices, as well as the means to monitor employee adherence. How can Australian organisations get it right?

  • Balance access, security when building network lockdown policies

    You don't want the IT department to be known for preventing users from getting their work done, but you also can't risk being blamed for security breaches. Here are some suggestions for building effective network security policies.

  • Why a security operations guide is critical

    You should have documentation for everything on a network, including security. Creating a security operations guide allows you to document every element of a security policy.

  • Prevent e-mails from returning to haunt you

    During litigation proceedings, all documents, including electronic documents like e-mails, can be subject to scrutiny. Now is the time to make sure everyone in your company is not using e-mail in a way that could backfire down the road.

  • Managing handhelds: Policy, support and TCO

    Whether to move into handheld technology is a decision each organisation has to analyse and make for itself. Here are some topics to cover as you explore using and supporting handheld devices.

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