Policy
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Preventing data loss--what's needed
Insight perspective Though there are plenty of tools to help businesses shore up data, the lack of policy standards makes the task more difficult than it should be, says analyst.
Tags: Data security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Security Management, Security implementation/standards, IBM Corp., Security, Policy, LDAP, Server
Data leaks highlight need for security
Insight perspective High-profile data leaks with fat fines are causing businesses to take content security seriously. An analyst offers some advice on how to get it right.
Tags: Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Business security, Data security, PC security, Data, Security, Business, Policy, Quocirca
UK government open source guidelines ignored, says Ingres
News Software tenders that have taken place since the government published its open source policy in February have ignored those guidelines, according to database firm Ingres.
Tags: Open source, Open-source Database, Chief Information Officer, Open-source Software, Ingres, proprietary software, open standard, Open source, incentive, ZDNet Asia
Windows Server 2008 iSCSI multiple connected session modes
Techguide For administrators using Windows Server 2008's iSCSI initiator, selecting the right connection policy is critical. Rick Vanover explains the options for the ease-of-entry storage protocol.
Tags: Storage software, Microsoft Windows, Configuration Policy, Information Technology, network, Windows Server 2008 R2, Path, Policy, Storage, Rick Vanover
IT security policies: Why they don't always work
Techguide IT security policies never pleases everyone, and can be nebulous and difficult to get right. Learn from one company's experience of getting its plan to work.
Tags: Security Management, Security implementation/standards, Data security, PC security, Security, IT Security, Policy, Michael Kassner, Messaging, IM
Bahasa or English? One step forward, two steps back?
Blogs A couple of weeks ago, the Malaysian government ignited a controversy when it reversed a five-year-old government policy...
Google change could stir more advertiser angst
News Policy reversal on trademarks in ad text could anger companies already sensitive about use of trademarks as search keywords, but could also allow retailers to make better ads.
Tags: Internet advertising, Advertiser, Google Inc., Policy, Advertisement, text advertisement, Apple iPhone, alliance, reseller, Internet advertising
What to check when employees depart
Techguide Employment transition is an often overlooked danger to company security. Pay proper attention to protecting against compromises when someone exits.
Tags: Data security, Risk Management, Employee, Data, Security, Policy, Access Control, Password, Account, Strong Password
Policy-Based Management in SQL Server 2008
Techguide New to SQL Server 2008 is Policy-Based Management, which gives administrators more control over their database procedures.
Tags: Servers, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Database, Policy, Database Table, stored procedure, DDL, Condition, Facet
Defining SQL Server 2008 policies
Techguide Learn how you can use SQL Server Management Studio to define your own policies.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Database, Policy, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, stored procedure, database engine, Condition, Facet
Obama's search for a CTO
News As President-elect Barack Obama's transition team assembles an administration, it could look to one of its own to fill the role of chief technology officer.
Tags: Government, Executive recruiting, Human resources, Cybersecurity, Google Inc., Transition Team, Policy, Al Gore, Washington, CTO
IT policy can spur economic growth, industry says
News Representatives from the information technology sector urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to integrate IT policies into energy and economic legislation.
Tags: Government, Cisco Systems Inc., Policy, Information And Communication Technology, Broadband, Procurement, public transportation, tax credit, San Francisco, industry
Use WSRM for resource provisioning in Server 2008
Techguide Improvements to the terminal services functionality in Windows Server 2008 are vast and feature rich. The Windows System Resource Manager allows policy-based allocation for memory and CPU resources.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Infrastructure/architecture management, Policy, provisioning, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server
Auditing user accounts in Server 2008 R2
Techguide Windows Server 2008 R2 Group Policy permits administrators to audit status changes to user accounts. Here's a look at this feature.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Security, Event, account management, password change, Windows Group Policy, Password, Ohio, Rick Vanover
Expert says Adobe Flash policy is risky
News Adobe Flash Player allows arbitrary content to access applications without permission, says researcher at Foreground Security.
Tags: Personal applications, Multimedia, Security Management, Web sites, Adobe Systems Inc., Macromedia Flash Player, Security, Web sites, Web Browser, researcher
