Security
Feature articles
Facebook Privacy: 4 Valuable Yet Hard to Find Settings
Thu, February 10, 2011 - Facebook has released a lot of updates, changes and additions to its privacy and account settings in the past several months, making it tricky to locate specific settings you might be looking for. Here are four important Facebook privacy settings you should update now, along with instructions on where to find them.
5 New Online Security Threats to Avoid
Mon, January 31, 2011 - Hackers just keep devising new ways to target Facebook and Amazon.com users. Read up on these five threats before you're "spear phished" - or worse.
6 Password Security Tips to Learn from Gawker Hack
Mon, December 20, 2010 - The recent Gawker hack resulting in stolen passwords is what President Obama likes to call a teachable moment. Take this opportunity to review your own online password habits.
2010: Quotes of the Year
Wed, December 08, 2010 - As 2010 draws to a close we flipped through our reporters' notebooks to find the more memorable quotes and "did he really say that?" moments. Here they are in no particular order:
The Security Data and Survey Directory
Mon, November 29, 2010 - Security data. Everybody needs it. Lots of companies and organizations are producing it. Here's where to find it.
Email Spam: The Response You Always Wanted to Write
Fri, November 19, 2010 - Ever wanted to respond to e-mails from "deposed Nigerian leaders with 40 million dollars" to spare? Here's your chance.
10 Most Exaggerated Tech Terms
Wed, November 17, 2010 - You're a "leading cloud expert" with a "robust solution" that will be "generally available" in "early 2011"? Sure you are. Here's CIO.com's guide to cutting through the year's most overblown technology terms.
Security Laws, Regulations and Guidelines Directory
Tue, November 02, 2010 - This directory includes laws, regulations and industry guidelines with significant security and privacy impact and requirements. Each entry includes a link to the full text of the law or reg as well as information about what and who is covered.
The Trouble with Supply-Chain Best Practices
Fri, October 22, 2010 - When it comes to the supply chain, best practices gleaned from the likes of Apple and Cisco simply don't apply to all companies' problems. Here's some advice on how to think more critically about improving supply chain.
Expert Guide to Windows 7 Security
Thu, September 30, 2010 - How to configure Microsoft's new Windows operating system to beat malware and keep data secure.



