Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T14:46:20.046-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:information-technology BX Administrator bwadmin urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18099332667717580597-820f2fd6bc837550f914794e48f34211 2009-11-24T11:04:03.813-05:00

Draft guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued last week, pushes government agencies to adopt a comprehensive, continuous approach to cybersecurity, tackling criticism that federal cybersecurity regulations have placed too much weight on periodic compliance audits. "Special Publication 800-37 fleshes out six steps federal agencies should take to tackle cybersecurity: categorization, selection of controls, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. It improves on earlier guidance by emphasizing making rigorous cybersecurity part and parcel of the deployment and operation of IT systems." "The document breals out its cybersecurity guidance in several steps. First, federal agencies are advised to determine the value of their information. Secondly, it recommends that they determine what controls are necessary for information of that value. Third, it suggests the need to actually put the security controls in place. Fourth, it advises an assessment of whether the controls were implemented correctly. Fifth, senior leadership is urged to make a decision as to whether adequate security steps have been taken. Finally, the document advises federal agencies to put continuous monitoring in place. Software, firmware, hardware, operations, and threats change constantly. Within that flux, security needs to be managed in a structured way."

Draft guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued last week, pushes government agencies to adopt a comprehensive, continuous approach to cybersecurity, tackling criticism that federal cybersecurity regulations have placed too much weight on periodic compliance audits. "Special Publication 800-37 fleshes out six steps federal agencies should take to tackle cybersecurity: categorization, selection of controls, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. It improves on earlier guidance by emphasizing making rigorous cybersecurity part and parcel of the deployment and operation of IT systems." "The document breals out its cybersecurity guidance in several steps. First, federal agencies are advised to determine the value of their information. Secondly, it recommends that they determine what controls are necessary for information of that value. Third, it suggests the need to actually put the security controls in place. Fourth, it advises an assessment of whether the controls were implemented correctly. Fifth, senior leadership is urged to make a decision as to whether adequate security steps have been taken. Finally, the document advises federal agencies to put continuous monitoring in place. Software, firmware, hardware, operations, and threats change constantly. Within that flux, security needs to be managed in a structured way." http://www.informationweek.com/news/government/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=221900722 George Mattathil gmattathil715 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15738581221077945650-2fe2e06baeb3dd46071aa518a38fd76e 2009-11-24T10:36:16.399-05:00

Remote working, or working from home, is becoming increasingly popular as companies seek the economic benefits of moving some of its team out of the office, or having employees that are able to log on at home. But, businesses could be exposing themselves to more risk by using remote workers if the process is not properly thought through and monitored.

Remote working, or working from home, is becoming increasingly popular as companies seek the economic benefits of moving some of its team out of the office, or having employees that are able to log on at home. But, businesses could be exposing themselves to more risk by using remote workers if the process is not properly thought through and monitored. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/23/telecommuting-and-enterprise-security/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16294923856630666104-01c51beba04ccf47c2112e868d6f2834 2009-11-24T10:53:12.147-05:00

The hackers ages 19 and 20 at the time known as Defiant and EBK from a group calling themselves Kryogeniks. Where they screwed up during their stunt was when they changed the contact information for the Comcast.net domain to Defiant’s e-mail address. Brilliant hackers yet not so smart.

The hackers ages 19 and 20 at the time known as Defiant and EBK from a group calling themselves Kryogeniks. Where they screwed up during their stunt was when they changed the contact information for the Comcast.net domain to Defiant’s e-mail address. Brilliant hackers yet not so smart. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/23/comcast-homepage-hackers-indicted/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:601356335579570011-6173d4d957f4a01e1b87637737a62451 2009-11-24T08:03:30.927-05:00

Imaging software helps you preserve all your hard drive data. We look at 3 backup apps.

Imaging software helps you preserve all your hard drive data. We look at 3 backup apps. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141226/The_ghost_in_the_machine_3_disk_imaging_apps Sharon Machlis smachlis691 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12546937029806139506-16c3f17d474789bbeb63d0efac3d0c46 2009-11-23T10:39:33.782-05:00

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at…

They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at… http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/cyber-security-red-flags-for-insurance/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 5 3 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16625945092288513682-534889d02110d16714a884c64ce85aba 2009-11-23T10:53:30.361-05:00

Just as markets do a better job of regulating good and bad business practices in rapidly evolving economies, the self interested protection of the security community may be the best response to the scourge of Internet pestilence. Viruses, worms, spam, spyware, and botnets have all changed the Internet and the way organizations use it for profit.

Just as markets do a better job of regulating good and bad business practices in rapidly evolving economies, the self interested protection of the security community may be the best response to the scourge of Internet pestilence. Viruses, worms, spam, spyware, and botnets have all changed the Internet and the way organizations use it for profit. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/surviving-cyber-war-a-primer-on-ddos/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 3 1 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5357577060451738096-f55653e63ec8bce41104ef2252216104 2009-11-23T13:58:34.184-05:00

Business Technology survivability is an imperative for many organizations that operate in the global networked economy, yet some are unprepared for a natural disaster. Cisco recently shared the results of an insightful nationwide survey.

Business Technology survivability is an imperative for many organizations that operate in the global networked economy, yet some are unprepared for a natural disaster. Cisco recently shared the results of an insightful nationwide survey. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/11/many-unprepared-for-bt-disaster.html David Deans ddeans756 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5156232104141605093-259bbfec354011b2d391655b0c955dfd 2009-11-23T09:09:02.473-05:00

Outsourcing requires explicit documentation and communication methods. Learn how to plan outsourcing projects, select the right partner, and govern the relationship.

Outsourcing requires explicit documentation and communication methods. Learn how to plan outsourcing projects, select the right partner, and govern the relationship. http://www.executivebrief.com/outsourcing/slam-dunk-outsourcing/ Myroslava Trotsyuk mtrotsyuk226 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14929339705856470120-eddc530b4132067ae88ee6466f353a2a 2009-11-22T21:36:52.710-05:00

Which is safer: technology that disables a cellphone in a moving car, or that makes the conversation completely hands-free?

Which is safer: technology that disables a cellphone in a moving car, or that makes the conversation completely hands-free? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/22/technology/22distracted.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13668186095489426668-b786f2ff9a820413a75f4438266a247d 2009-11-22T20:57:23.413-05:00

Creativity and Technology debuted across the Atlantic today at London's Saatchi Gallery, housed in a former army barracks in the delightfully posh Sloane Square neighborhood. Out front, English school children scampered in mustard jumpers and maroon...

Creativity and Technology debuted across the Atlantic today at London's Saatchi Gallery, housed in a former army barracks in the delightfully posh Sloane Square neighborhood. Out front, English school children scampered in mustard jumpers and maroon... http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=140658 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10096804948011731378-6e79407cdc486e2c4a26520df8096ac5 2009-11-22T22:01:31.998-05:00

IBM has announced a software simulation of a mammalian cerebral cortex that's significantly more complex than the cortex of a cat. And, just like the actual brain that it simulates, they still have to figure out how it works.

IBM has announced a software simulation of a mammalian cerebral cortex that's significantly more complex than the cortex of a cat. And, just like the actual brain that it simulates, they still have to figure out how it works. http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/11/ibm-makes-supercomputer-significantly-smarter-than-cat.ars Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10487580766048279494-8c5f2805d75edf326f8fff56823fceac 2009-11-22T22:00:38.501-05:00

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China said it will tighten regulations in its rapidly growing online games sector, requiring game operators to enhance socialist values in their games and hire specialized staff to monitor content. China's Ministry of Culture...

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China said it will tighten regulations in its rapidly growing online games sector, requiring game operators to enhance socialist values in their games and hire specialized staff to monitor content. China's Ministry of Culture... http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSTRE5AI0RF20091119 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3338242880744676344-a71aabd0168744b4d9d9ab253e073696 2009-11-22T22:03:44.820-05:00

All Thomson Reuters news SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements.

All Thomson Reuters news SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements. http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.aspx?Feed=OBR&Date=20091118&ID=10744182&Symbol=US:MSFT Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17834558606134898615-3d693eb668c0adb7cf9cd892bf5b91ef 2009-11-22T22:00:16.419-05:00

A website set up by China's Defense Ministry said it was hit by 2.3 million hacker attacks in its first month of operation, but none of them were successful. Website editor Ji Guilin was quoted as saying the site (www.mod.gov.cn) had been popular...

A website set up by China's Defense Ministry said it was hit by 2.3 million hacker attacks in its first month of operation, but none of them were successful. Website editor Ji Guilin was quoted as saying the site (www.mod.gov.cn) had been popular... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/chinas-military-says-website-had-23-million-attacks-1823660.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:376685953060382328-26b98e2e1dafb1b286ccb0c852392773 2009-11-22T21:34:02.306-05:00

As our colleagues at Green Inc. noted on Wednesday, California has adopted stringent energy consumption guidelines for televisions. But despite a lot of hand-wringing from the industry, when it comes to the availability of various models and technologies in the marketplace, the sky will not be falling.

As our colleagues at Green Inc. noted on Wednesday, California has adopted stringent energy consumption guidelines for televisions. But despite a lot of hand-wringing from the industry, when it comes to the availability of various models and technologies in the marketplace, the sky will not be falling. http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/a-look-at-californias-new-tv-energy-regs/?partner=rss&emc=rss Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17799578325648743431-0366c659504be76bbf748743d5572527 2009-11-22T21:02:36.455-05:00

As of the end of August 2009, 181 mil­lion Chi­nese neti­zens were using mobile phones as wire­less Inter­net access ter­mi­nals and this num­ber is steadily increas­ing, accord­ing to a report jointly issued by China Inter­net Net­work Infor­ma­tion Cen­ter and CR-Nielsen.

As of the end of August 2009, 181 mil­lion Chi­nese neti­zens were using mobile phones as wire­less Inter­net access ter­mi­nals and this num­ber is steadily increas­ing, accord­ing to a report jointly issued by China Inter­net Net­work Infor­ma­tion Cen­ter and CR-Nielsen. http://designative.info/2009/11/09/chinese-people-and-their-mobile-phones-over-180-million-internet-users-access-internet-via-mobile-phone/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7769656487400688872-58b1971d0aa28118f66b25e5a735c46d 2009-11-22T21:06:45.293-05:00

ATLANTA (AdAge.com) -- Coca-Cola is gearing up for its largest social-media project ever, one that will test its own internal flexibility and force a number of its global markets into the digital and social-media space. Expedition 206 Expedition 206...

ATLANTA (AdAge.com) -- Coca-Cola is gearing up for its largest social-media project ever, one that will test its own internal flexibility and force a number of its global markets into the digital and social-media space. Expedition 206 Expedition 206... http://adage.com/digital/article?article_id=140591 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4309161373134692217-4cfdb63b54e6ef2d5a89cb14edb929f1 2009-11-22T21:01:20.998-05:00

As a long-time prac­ti­tioner of daily news­pa­per jour­nal­ism who sees the eco­nomic model of the news­pa­per indus­try sink­ing (and broad­cast jour­nal­ism isn’t in much bet­ter shape), Mary looks into what will hap­pen to cities if/when the...

As a long-time prac­ti­tioner of daily news­pa­per jour­nal­ism who sees the eco­nomic model of the news­pa­per indus­try sink­ing (and broad­cast jour­nal­ism isn’t in much bet­ter shape), Mary looks into what will hap­pen to cities if/when the... http://designative.info/2009/11/19/listen-to-mary-newsoms-the-information-superhighway-urban-renewal-or-neighborhood-destruction-talk-at-idea-2009/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8271255836816067070-95335e1965cfc14e0d741c16c4788f18 2009-11-22T20:41:15.417-05:00

Ducked into a local media store to stock up on local tunes for an off-road trip in Oman - 90% of the content for sale is local/regional music and nearly all is put out on cassette (which explains the cassette recorder in the rental then).

Ducked into a local media store to stock up on local tunes for an off-road trip in Oman - 90% of the content for sale is local/regional music and nearly all is put out on cassette (which explains the cassette recorder in the rental then). http://www.janchipchase.com/blog/archives/2009/11/lcl-pplr.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:806666768730323738-5c9a591dfc13d13db4f5041f162373b2 2009-11-21T19:40:51.318-05:00

A short animated film about “the invisible but fast approaching challenges and opportunities in the pervasive computing age.” Research and production by Maya.

A short animated film about “the invisible but fast approaching challenges and opportunities in the pervasive computing age.” Research and production by Maya. http://scene360.com/main_news/3753/the-implications-of-a-trillion-node-world/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3232172643340364201-a27c2b427f2832aa975698174b6a0e9e 2009-11-21T03:51:30.618-05:00

At the 2009 Americas Summit in San Francisco, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Drs. Kaplan and Norton on the Strategy Leaders Roundtable to close out the conference.

At the 2009 Americas Summit in San Francisco, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Drs. Kaplan and Norton on the Strategy Leaders Roundtable to close out the conference. http://ping.fm/Ty10x Joey Fitts jfitts101 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13542080314293312591-1ac78bbae51bf74b0138cf2732e5f501 2009-04-29T11:53:22.829-04:00

11 skills and tactics that every programmer once needed to master ... and today can blissfully forget

11 skills and tactics that every programmer once needed to master ... and today can blissfully forget http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9132061 Sharon Machlis smachlis691 1,267 1,266 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18253139518716787506-763b8ede836400228645437081ba3daa 2009-11-20T15:30:21.842-05:00

Yes, Windows 7 had not even hit the market yet. But that didn't stop a fog of myths from enveloping the newest version of the much loved -- and much hated -- PC operating system from Microsoft. The software giant hoped that wide exposure to Windows...

Yes, Windows 7 had not even hit the market yet. But that didn't stop a fog of myths from enveloping the newest version of the much loved -- and much hated -- PC operating system from Microsoft. The software giant hoped that wide exposure to Windows... http://www.ihavenet.com/Myths-About-Microsoft-Windows-7-Fine-new-OS-Arrives-Amid-Cloud-of-Confusion.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16394002360984634716-ae809e581006ee504dabcb9e907baa05 2009-11-20T15:31:24.143-05:00

It's time once again for Keyboard Korner, the computer-advice column that uses simple, "jargon-free" terminology that even an idiot like you can grasp; the column that shows you how to "take command" of your personal computer, if necessary by...

It's time once again for Keyboard Korner, the computer-advice column that uses simple, "jargon-free" terminology that even an idiot like you can grasp; the column that shows you how to "take command" of your personal computer, if necessary by... http://www.ihavenet.com/humor/Cyberspace-Cadet-Dave-Barry.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16780538267225771995-1e815789a9021cf2564fd65d58cfa348 2009-11-20T15:29:57.087-05:00

One of the best things about digital cameras is also one of the worst. Without the cost of film and developing, digicams enable amateurs to shoot as many photos as they want. That's a huge benefit--but also a huge burden as consumers get overwhelmed...

One of the best things about digital cameras is also one of the worst. Without the cost of film and developing, digicams enable amateurs to shoot as many photos as they want. That's a huge benefit--but also a huge burden as consumers get overwhelmed... http://www.ihavenet.com/Software-Magic-New-Software-Tags-and-Organizes-Your-Digital-Photos.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0