Profile of Kelly Sheridan

Staff Editor, Dark Reading Member Since: 11/15/2013
News & Commentary Posts: 592
Comments: 311

Kelly Sheridan is the Staff Editor at Dark Reading, where she focuses on cybersecurity news and analysis. She is a business technology journalist who previously reported for InformationWeek, where she covered Microsoft, and Insurance & Technology, where she covered financial services. Sheridan earned her BA in English at Villanova University. You can follow her on Twitter @kellymsheridan.

Microsoft Productivity Apps To Arrive On Lenovo Phones

8/24/2016
Microsoft Office apps will come preloaded on specific Lenovo smartphones as part of a new strategic agreement between the two companies.
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Microsoft Buys AI Startup Genee To Boost Office 365

8/23/2016
Microsoft has agreed to acquire Genee, an AI-powered scheduling service, to drive intelligent experiences in Office 365.
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8 Steps To Building A Successful Cyber-Security Career

8/23/2016
Information security professionals are in high demand, but entering the field can be tricky. Follow these tips to build a successful cyber-security career.
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Uber To Pilot Self-Driving Cars On Pittsburgh Streets

8/20/2016
Uber plans to launch a pilot program with a fleet of driverless cars picking up passengers in Pittsburgh this month.
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Windows 10 Update For Mobile, PowerShell Open Sourced: Microsoft Roundup

8/20/2016
Microsoft this week released the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on mobile, open sourced PowerShell, and announced a new Office feature for iPhone.
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Microsoft PowerShell Goes Open Source, Arrives On Linux, Mac

8/19/2016
Microsoft has released its PowerShell command-line shell and scripting language as open source, demonstrating continued support for alternate operating systems.
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9 iOS, Android Apps To Creatively Boost Productivity

8/18/2016
The need for creative workers spans all industries. These mobile apps can help IT pros brainstorm new ideas and organize their thoughts to improve problem-solving.
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Salesforce Acquiring Analytics Startup BeyondCore

8/17/2016
Salesforce is purchasing data analytics startup BeyondCore to enhance the AI capabilities of the Salesforce Analytics Cloud. The deal is the latest in a series of acquisitions this year.
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Microsoft, MIT Create 'Smart' Tattoo For Phone Control

8/15/2016
A team of Microsoft researchers and MIT PhD students have developed a temporary tattoo that doubles as a smartphone touchpad.
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SaaS Security: Gartner's 5 Tips For IT Pros

8/15/2016
Cloud services present a major challenge to IT professionals charged with safeguarding their organizations. These 5 steps can help managers bridge the gaps in SaaS security.
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8 Cyber-Security Certifications To Boost Your IT Career

8/14/2016
Cyber-security skills are in high demand across all industries. These certifications can help IT managers boost their security know-how and protect their organizations.
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Microsoft Supporting Windows 7, 8.1 On Skylake PCs Until 2020

8/13/2016
Microsoft has reversed its decision to cut support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 in 2018, a move intended to support businesses still transitioning to Windows 10.
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Windows Security Update, Beam Acquisition: Microsoft Roundup

8/13/2016
Microsoft this week released a new build for Office 2016 on Mac, bought live-stream startup Beam, and grabbed the security spotlight following a major leak.
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Microsoft Leaks Secure Boot Key, Raises Security Concerns

8/12/2016
Microsoft has accidentally leaked a key that can enable users to unlock Secure Boot-protected smartphones and tablets running Windows 8.1 or later.
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Duke IT Manager Talks Legacy Tech, Security, Career

8/11/2016
Sasha Calden faces unique security challenges as the IT Manager in one of Duke University's largest academic departments. Here she discusses data management, career development, and the challenge of securing legacy devices.
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Google: QuadRooter Threat Blocked On Most Android Devices

8/10/2016
Google has confirmed that a feature called Verify Apps, built into Google Play Services, is intended to safeguard Android devices from the QuadRooter security threat.
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Global IT Security Spending Will Top $81 Billion In 2016

8/9/2016
Gartner predicts worldwide spending on information security products and services will reach $81.6 billion in 2016 -- an increase of 7.9% from last year.
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Android Security Flaw 'QuadRooter' Hits 900 Million Devices

8/8/2016
Researchers have discovered a set of security flaws that could leave more than 900 million Android smartphones and tablets vulnerable to hackers.
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7 Cyber-Security Skills In High Demand

8/8/2016
Businesses around the world report a shortage in cyber-security talent. Here are the skills IT managers should be seeking to keep their data secure.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update Released, HoloLens Developers: Microsoft Roundup

8/6/2016
August 2 marked the launch of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update for PCs. Smartphones will receive the update in coming weeks.
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'Mayhem' System Wins DARPA's Cyber Grand Challenge

8/5/2016
An automated system called "Mayhem" took home the top prize in the Cyber Grand Challenge, sponsored by DARPA.
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US Internet Speeds Improve, Still Lag Behind Other Countries

8/4/2016
Internet speed in the US has accelerated, and is poised to continue to do so, reports a new study by Speedtest.
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Ransomware Hit Nearly 50% Of Businesses In 2015: Study

8/3/2016
Last year nearly half of businesses were attacked with ransomware, which caused 34% of enterprises to lose revenue and 20% to cease operations immediately.
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Salesforce Buying Productivity Startup Quip

8/2/2016
Salesforce plans to buy Quip, a startup focused on mobile document management. The deal puts Salesforce in a position to better compete with productivity platforms Google Drive and Microsoft Office 365.
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Cyber-Security Skills Shortage Leaves Companies Vulnerable

8/1/2016
A lack of valued cyber-security skills has left businesses open to attacks resulting in reputation damage and data loss, research shows.
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