2 Apr 2008

OMB Says Government Security Incidents Rose in 2007

According to FCW.com, "Agencies reported twice as many information technology security incidents in fiscal 2007 compared with the year before. The number of incidents in six categories reached 12,986, compared with 5,146 in 2006, the Office of Management... (posted on 2 Apr 2008 by The Security and Compliance Connection Blog)

31 Mar 2008

Britain, Microsoft UK backing Byron Review. US looking

Section: News, Features, Law-Politics, Research-Studies, Opinions, Game-CompaniesThe UK is all set to revamp the videogame rating system according to the recommendations made by Dr. Tanya Byron, who is heading a review into the ill effects of games and... (posted on 31 Mar 2008 by Gamertell)

26 Mar 2008

3Com Merger Approved

Just last Thursday we learned of the 3Com acquisition attempt being halted by the Government. Well, apparently that bluff was called and the 3Com shareholders approved the acquisition. The vote appeared to be designed to ensure 3Com could get a US$66... (posted on 26 Mar 2008 by Data Center Links)

24 Mar 2008

Muni. Wi-Fi is dead? (and do the test)

It's IT Blogwatch: in which the future for municipal Wi-Fi looks even bleaker. Not to mention doing the test... Ian Urbina comes up to speed: It was hailed as Internet for the masses when Philadelphia officials announced plans in 2005 to erect the... (posted on 24 Mar 2008 by IT Blogwatch)

22 Mar 2008

SQT: Great Firewall of China

Despite assertions in the Western media, people in China can still get all the news about Tibet and other sensitive issues they like. However, don’t waste time searching on Youtube for video clips or in Google News. A search for Tibet in Google will lock... (posted on 22 Mar 2008 by Significant Figures)

19 Mar 2008

GAO Report Points Out Continued Government IT Security Weaknesses

A report (GAO-08-496), which GAO presented to Congress during a hearing several weeks ago, summarized agency progress in performing key control activities, the effectiveness of information security efforts, and opportunities to strengthen security, based... (posted on 19 Mar 2008 by The Security and Compliance Connection Blog)

17 Mar 2008

China Blocks YouTube (and why you should pay attention to this)

For those not aware, China has a nationwide firewall in place called the Golden Shield Project that’s also known as the "Great Firewall of China" (in reference to the Great Wall of China). China can and does block things on a nationwide basis... (posted on 17 Mar 2008 by PCMech)

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