Security

Oracle engineer reveals latency mysteries with heat maps

Heat maps can reveal, though not always explain, system latency, an Oracle engineer argues

You Are Here: Scary New Location Privacy Risks

The pros and cons of Windows 7 security

Windows 7 security evaluated by Gartner

Social networks leak your information, study says

Think only your social network knows your location? Well, think again

State of the CSO 2010: Progress and peril

Security's credibility has grown by leaps and bounds this decade, but challenges remain. Survey results from CSO Magazine

Misconfigured Cisco gear could lead to Wi-Fi breach

Core Security warned users to turn off a WPA migration mode feature for security reasons

Advanced best practices for managing smartphones

Relational database: An ongoing debate

Ten years ago I wrote: 'Using a directory for relational data or a relational DBMS for directory data is like using a hammer to cut wood: It can be done, but a real carpenter wouldn't do it.'

Virtualization visibility clear as can be with Xangati

An IT director shares how Xangati virtual appliances helped solve management challenges

White House seeks comment on trusted ID plan

The goal of the online ID system would be to make transactions more secure and convenient