* The challenge in selling security * Time Warner Telecom expands its network reach through acquisition * Happy birthday, SOX * Linux creator Torvalds still no fan of GPLv3 * Today on Layer 8
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, remains unimpressed with a proposed update to the license that governs the open-source operating system and has no plans to adopt it for the Linux kernel. Click here for more.
The challenge in selling security
The job title on your business card might read CSO or CISO, but that may count for less than expected in having your ideas on network security accepted by the rest of the organization. Click here for more.
Time Warner Telecom expands its network reach through acquisition
With the acquisition Time Warner Telecom, which offers managed services including Ethernet, Internet access, VoIP, local and long distance voice services, significantly increases the number of markets it serves from 44 to 75. Click here for more.
Happy birthday, SOX
July 30 marks the four-year anniversary of the signing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Since its passage, SOX has raised the ire of public companies forced to comply with its provisions. In particular, detractors have railed against Section 404 of the legislation, which requires companies to validate the effectiveness of internal controls put in place to protect financial reporting processes. Click here for more.
Linux creator Torvalds still no fan of GPLv3
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, remains unimpressed with a proposed update to the license that governs the open-source operating system and has no plans to adopt it for the Linux kernel. Click here for more.
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