By Evelyn Brown at NIST…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published the final version of its guide for managing computer security incidents. Based on best practices from government, academic and business organizations, this updated guide includes a new section expanding on the important practice of coordination and information sharing among agencies.
via Updated NIST Guide is a How-To for Dealing With Computer Security Incidents.
Alfonso Barreiro takes a detailed look at all the security features available in each edition of Windows 8, including what’s brand new, improved, and carried over from previous versions.
via What you should know about Windows 8 security features | TechRepublic.
By Eric Geier at PCWorld.com…
Windows 8 is a major OS overhaul, but some of the most important additions might be the ones you can’t see. Here’s a look at Windows 8’s new security tools and features.
By David Akka at .NetMagazine.com…
HTML5 offers some real advantages in the consumer space and for tools such as social media and video. However, the reality is that it’s not mature enough as a tool for business applications. Issues such as security, synchronicity and the very fact that it’s an evolving standard make it an unreliable option for enterprises. Consideration of these pain points offers a reminder that, while the future may be an HTML5 one, right now it’s not the panacea for mobile development.
via Why HTML5 is not the choice for enterprise mobility | Opinion | .net magazine.
By Selena Frye at TechRepublic…
Takeaway: The source of this infographic on identity theft complaints in the U.S. is the Federal Trade Commission. See a breakdown of the numbers by age group and region.
This infographic, courtesy of Zone Alarm, details the ever-increasing problem of Identity theft in the United States. Complaints about identify theft to the Federal Trade Commission have tripled over the decade between 2001 and 2011. And for whatever reason, as the graphic shows, Florida leads all other states for the number of complaints.
via Infographic: The who, what, and where of identity theft in the U.S. | TechRepublic.
By Jaikumar Vijayan at Computerworld…
A recent data breach that exposed the Social Security numbers of more than 255,000 people in Utah has once again highlighted the longstanding but often underestimated risks posed to organizations by weak and default passwords.
via Weak passwords still the downfall of enterprise security – Computerworld.
from RT.com…
An onrush of condemnation and criticism kept the SOPA and PIPA acts from passing earlier this year, but US lawmakers have already authored another authoritarian bill that could give them free reign to creep the Web in the name of cybersecurity.
via Even worse than SOPA: New CISPA cybersecurity bill will censor the Web — RT.
By Adriane Ciavonne at EDUCAUSE…
The ten most widely read online EDUCAUSE Review articles from 2011 focused on current IT issues, the future of higher education, gamification, mobile learning, social media, and academic libraries.
via What Were the Most Popular EDUCAUSE Review Articles of 2011? | EDUCAUSE.