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Tech And Tasers: IT Support In Washington's Prison System
Susan Nunziata, Editorial Director
Commentary
The 185 IT professionals at the Washington Department of Corrections support the needs of approximately 8,000 corrections officers and staffers and track some 33,000 assets – including everything from iPhones to Tasers. Here's the story of how the organization revamped its IT support and service management tools and processes – and the surprising culture changes that came about as a result.
By Susan Nunziata Editorial Director, 9/29/2016
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BlackBerry Quits Making Smartphones
Scott Ferguson, Director of Audience Development, UBM Tech
News
BlackBerry, which dominated the mobile market during the dawn of the smartphone era, is no longer making hardware. Instead, it will focus on software, management, and security, which moves the company deeper into the enterprise.
By Scott Ferguson Director of Audience Development, UBM Tech, 9/28/2016
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Hacking The Polls: Where US Voting Processes Fall Short
Jeff Schilling, Chief of Operations and Security, Armor
Commentary
The patchwork of 50 decentralized state electoral systems threatens to disrupt our national election through ransomware attacks, hijacked voter registration rolls, and altered voting results.
By Jeff Schilling Chief of Operations and Security, Armor, 9/28/2016
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More Than Half Of IT Pros Employ Insecure Data Wiping Methods
Emily Johnson, Associate Editor, UBM Americas
News
Recent study shows most enterprise IT professionals incorrectly believe emptying a Recycle Bin or reformatting a computer drive permanently erases data.
By Emily Johnson Associate Editor, UBM Americas, 9/28/2016
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Beer Giant Taps Salesforce Data For Better Customer Relations
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
News
Anheuser-Busch InBev, owner of more than 200 beer brands, needed a single platform for different customers and brewed up one on Salesforce.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 9/28/2016
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Improving The Security Conversation For CIOs, CISOs, & Board Members
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
Cybersecurity is a top priority among enterprise leaders, but it's difficult for them to communicate with IT and security teams if they lack an understanding of key security concepts.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 9/28/2016
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InformationWeek 2016 Salary Survey: 10 Best-Paying IT Leadership Jobs
Susan Nunziata, Editorial Director
News
In 2016, median base salary for IT management professionals -- including CIOs, CTOs, and VPs -- is $112,000 annually, and has remained flat in the past 12 months. Of course, certain management roles are commanding a much higher compensation package than the median, and we're highlighting 10 of them here. See how your compensation stacks up.
By Susan Nunziata Editorial Director, 9/28/2016
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Clinton, Trump Debate 'Twenty-First Century War' Of Cyberattacks
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
Lester Holt led with topic of cybersecurity as the first question on national security in Monday's Presidential debate.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 9/27/2016
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Scalable IoT Deployments Gain Momentum, IDC Finds
Scott Ferguson, Director of Audience Development, UBM Tech
News
Despite security and cost concerns, businesses and their IT teams are moving forward on practical deployments of internet of things technologies, according to a survey from IDC. The report reinforces other recent findings about IoT and what IT needs to know.
By Scott Ferguson Director of Audience Development, UBM Tech, 9/27/2016
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25 Emerging Security Vendors To Watch
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
A wave of companies is entering the security field armed with technologies to help businesses mitigate the next generation of cyberattacks. Who are these emerging vendors and what can they offer?
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 9/27/2016
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Top 125 Vendors To Watch
InformationWeek Staff,
Commentary
InformationWeek and its sister publications Dark Reading and Network Computing have teamed up to bring you a roundup of the hottest vendors in cloud, data management, DevOps, infrastructure, and security. The 125 vendors you'll find here range from established players making strides in their markets to newcomers setting the stage for the future.
By InformationWeek Staff , 9/27/2016
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Yahoo Confirms August Data Dump Issue Unrelated To Breach Of 500 Million Users
Kelly Jackson Higgins, Executive Editor at Dark Reading
News
No 'connection' between August 2016 data dump claims and 2014 nation-state attack, company says.
By Kelly Jackson Higgins Executive Editor at Dark Reading, 9/27/2016
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25 Data Management Vendors Worth Watching
Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps
Commentary
More data, more types of data, and the need to leverage it all to create more business value -- those are some of the drivers behind enterprise adoption of master data management platforms.
By Jessica Davis Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps, 9/27/2016
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25 DevOps Vendors Worth Watching
Curtis Franklin Jr., Executive Editor, Technical Content
Commentary
DevOps depends on automated deployment tools and products that support practices such as continuous development, deployment, and improvement of enterprise software. Here's a look at vendors and their tools to know if you are making a move to DevOps.
By Curtis Franklin Jr. Executive Editor, Technical Content, 9/27/2016
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Mobile Fraud Changes Outlook for Multifactor Authentication
Stephen Maloney, Executive VP, Business Development & Strategy, Acuant
Commentary
SMS one-time passcodes just won't cut it anymore. We need new approaches that people will actually use.
By Steve Maloney , 9/27/2016
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25 Cloud Vendors Worth Watching
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
Commentary
Cloud services are firmly established in the fabric of IT staff operations as necessary and growing ingredients of enterprise computing. No matter your business model or industry vertical, chances are that you've already made strides into the cloud and are looking at additional resources. With that in mind, we offer a roundup of 25 options to consider in your cloud ecosystem -- including cloud services for public, private, and hybrid options, as well as management and monitoring tools.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 9/27/2016
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Microsoft Launches Windows Defender App Guard For Its Edge Browser
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
News
Microsoft debuts a new tool to strengthen security in its Edge browser for Windows Enterprise customers.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 9/26/2016
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What The WADA Hack Proves About Today's Threat Landscape
Gary Newe, Director of Systems Engineering, F5 Networks
Commentary
Fancy Bear's initial release of data on four top American athletes reminds us all to reassess our risks.
By Gary Newe , 9/26/2016
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Beachbody Is Shaping Up For Public Cloud
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
News
Beachbody is a fitness product specialist with custom financials and ERP needs. However, these systems are a hindrance when it comes to migrating to Oracle Cloud.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 9/26/2016
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14 Traits Of The Best Data Scientists
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
News
Looking for a unicorn? Get in line. Actual data scientists are in high demand, and there's not enough of them to go around. If you want to identify the right talent, consider these tips.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 9/26/2016
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