Industry News
India Employment-Related Fraud Highest in Financial and IT Sectors (10-15-2008)
The "Background Screening Trends - India" report shows that all the key industries tracked have shown an increase in education-related discrepancies on employment materials.
Fidelis Releases Next-Generation Data Leak Prevention Solution (10-15-2008)
The newest release of Fidelis XPS includes new functionality that will further speed a customer’s time-to-value and lower the overall total cost-of-ownership.
Savvy IT Pros Affected by Layoffs Broaden Their Career Focus (10-14-2008)
Layoffs and hiring freezes are heightening competition for a dwindling number of IT jobs, but their computer knowledge can open doors to many offshore-resistant alternative tech-related careers.
Updated CompTIA Security+ Exam Now Available (10-13-2008)
The new edition of CompTIA's Security+ certification exam places greater emphasis on knowing how to address specific security issues, rather than simply being able to recognize those issues.
Comodo TrustConnect Secures Wi-Fi on the Go (10-10-2008)
According to a recent study, most wireless connections at hotels are still unsecure. Wi-Fi users at hotels are at risk of man-in-the-middle attacks that can mislead patrons into giving out sensitive information.
Latest Report Shows Increasing Importance of University Rankings (10-10-2008)
The latest edition of the “THE-QS World University Rankings” reflects the increasing profile of technology-based universities, with many of the world’s top universities in this area such as Caltech and MIT improving their positions.
Software Education Provides Opportunity for Companies to Grow IT Training Expertise (10-10-2008)
In the light of growing demand around the world for IT-related systems skills, Software Education Associates is planning to “internationalize” its highly successful courses.
Contact Centers Invest in CRM to Improve Customer Retention (10-10-2008)
Enterprises are to up investment in customer relationship management and unified desktop solutions in a bid to improve customer retention, says Datamonitor.
Expert Urges Workers to Take Steps to Weather the Economy (10-09-2008)
Despite the recent bailout, stocks are continuing to fall and the economy is continuing its downward spiral. Workplace productivity expert Marsha Egan said that now is the time for workers to focus on recession-proofing their careers.
IU Awarded $336K to Help Build Network Infrastructure Test Bed (10-09-2008)
Indiana University has been awarded $336,000 to help launch a new experimental network research infrastructure that one day will lead to the future of the Internet.
Report Casts Doubt on Anti-Terrorism Tools (10-09-2008)
A new report from the National Academy of Sciences casts doubt on the effectiveness, lawfulness and appropriateness of using data-based tools such as data mining and biometrics to fight terrorism.
PlantCML Chooses Secure Firewall to Protect Next-Generation 9-1-1 Centers (10-08-2008)
Secure Computing Corp. announced that PlantCML has selected Secure Firewall to protect North America’s next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services from Internet threats.
Microsoft Helps Customers Overcome Barriers to Virtualization (10-07-2008)
Microsoft announced a new offering of specialized assessment and implementation services that help customers use server virtualization, as well as new training and certifications.
Indiana University Launches Center for Applied Identity Management Research (10-07-2008)
The Center for Applied Identity Management Research will address identity theft, financial fraud, computer crime, information security, travel and immigration document fraud and data breaches.
(ISC)2 Invites Public to Download Free Security Awareness Materials (10-07-2008)
The materials are available on the new Cyber Exchange cyberexchange.isc2.org, an online security awareness resource center launched in support of the fifth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October.
