Security

SPIM and SPAM: Chronic and Uncontrollable

Consumers and Businesses alike, SPAM and SPIM (where even during Instant Messaging, unsolicited messages popup) is causing a lot of nuisance and resulting in financial losses for businesses. Will we ever get a handle on them?

Evolution of Enterprise Security

In the last decade the role of enterprise security has evolved from a departmental function to a well funded and closely watched strategic function. What are factors involved in this evolution and is there a tangible benefit to this move towards acute focus on security?

US Patriot Act: The Enterprise Response!

The US Patriot Act (USPA) has a significant impact on the way an enterprise safeguards privacy of its employees and customers. What are the corresponding technology management challenges? What are the corresponding strategies to effectively manage USPA compliance?

A Safer America Through IT

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is carrying out a monumental task of bringing all federal and state agencies together in terms of its data and applications, thus creating a cohesive force to fight against internal and external threats. Easier said than done, this mega project is extremely complex, will take years of effort and cost billions of dollars. Are we biting off more than we can chew? How are we ensuring that this laudable yet daunting initiative sees the light of successful completion?

Security: A moving target!

Most innovations including virtualization, SOA, and Web 2.0 are still not fully cooked and have security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, there are more new innovations in the pipeline. How does an enterprise secure anything when everything is in flux?