In Defense Of Prism's Big Data Tools | Prism Whistleblower: 9 Facts

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SECURITY UPDATE    Wednesday, June 12, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   TechCenters   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   TOP STORY Defending NSA Prism's Big Data Tools By Doug Henschen The more you know about NSA's Accumulo system and graph analysis, the less likely you are to suspect Prism is a privacy-invading fishing expedition. MUST READ NSA Prism Fallout Delays EU Airline Database Vote Accusations of "paranoia" and discrimination against non-U.S. citizens aired in Brussels this week -- though working with America on security was also a theme. NSA Prism: Patriot Act Author Questions Scope White House says NSA's surveillance programs implement FISA and Patriot Act -- but Patriot Act author is not sure. Meanwhile, privacy groups turn up the heat. NSA Prism: Snowden Is Wrong, Says British Government Foreign Secretary denies that British government used Prism program to access communications of private citizens, but questions remain. 9 Facts About NSA Prism Whistleblower Here's what we know about Edward J. Snowden, the NSA contractor last seen in Hong Kong -- and why the Bradley Manning case could affect Snowden's fate. NSA Prism Relies Heavily On IT Contractors NSA whistleblower Snowden likely enjoyed access to Prism program details as a contracted NSA IT administrator. Microsoft: SMB Cloud Security Worries Easing Microsoft survey of 211 small businesses finds half use the cloud and after early experience, find it more reliable, secure. Federal Agencies Graded On Cybersecurity White House report on cybersecurity goals shows agencies are making progress to keep federal IT systems safe, but they might miss 2014 targets. MORE SECURITY NEWS ALSO IN THIS EDITION • Microsoft: SMB Cloud Security Worries Easing • Federal Agencies Graded On Cybersecurity • The 8 Most Common Causes of Data Breaches • Switching Managed SSL Service Providers • Secure Cloud: Taking Advantage of the Intelligent WAN • E2 Conference Boston   REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS: FEATURED REPORT The 8 Most Common Causes of Data Breaches It seems as though not a day goes by without a headline screaming that some organization has experienced a data breach, putting the business -- and its customers and partners -- at risk. To keep your own organization out of the news, it's important to understand the most common causes of data breaches and what you can do to mitigate the threats they present. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Switching Managed SSL Service Providers Switching to a new Certificate Authority for your SSL certificates is not a simple process, but it is not nearly as complicated as your incumbent CA may suggest. This white paper will help you decide your enterprise SSL needs by structuring the main considerations you must evaluate. DOWNLOAD NOW (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR STORIES 8 Apple Changes That Matter Amid Apple's two operating system updates, new hardware and new services, these pieces of news from WWDC 2013 stand out. 10 Top Password Managers Tired of being stuck in password hell? Consider these password managers that balance security with convenience. Big Data Analytics Master's Degrees: 20 Top Programs These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. Read on to find a school that fits your ambitions and background. Apple iOS 7's Best Features At WWDC 2013 on Monday, Apple announced iOS 7 for the iPhone and iPad. Check out the new mobile platform's advantages. 8 Free, Must-Have Windows 8 Apps These free Windows 8 apps will help you and your business bootstrap your way to using Microsoft's new OS productively.   WEBCASTS: Secure Cloud: Taking Advantage of the Intelligent WAN Join us to hear top industry experts discuss the private data network technologies that are best suited for enterprise cloud access requirements. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn how your organization can best mitigate risk while reaping the full potential benefits of the cloud. It happens Wednesday, June 12, 2013. More Information & Registration MORE WEBCASTS   RESOURCES AND EVENTS: E2 Conference Boston E2 is the only event of its kind, bringing together business and technology leaders looking for new ways to evolve their enterprise applications strategy and achieve business value. Join us in Boston, June 17-19, for three days of 40+ conference sessions and workshops across eight tracks and discover the latest insights in enterprise social software, big data and analytics, mobility, cloud, SaaS and APIs, UI/U, and more. It happens March 25-29 in Orlando, Fla.

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iWork In The Cloud: 5 Facts | Amazon Cuts Cloud Database Costs

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 News   |   Commentary   |   Slideshows   |   Reports   |   Videos   |   Events   |   RSS Feeds   MUST READ iWork In The Cloud: 5 Things To Know By Eric Zeman Apple hopes to take on Microsoft Office 365 and Google Drive with its own iWork in the Cloud. Amazon Cuts Prices On Relational Database Service Amazon's slashes prices 18%-28% on its popular cloud database service, which includes Oracle, MySQL and SQL Server. Data Centers Don't Need To Be Regulated Utilities New York Times misses the big picture with its take on data centers as "wildcat" utilities that require government oversight. Datadog Retrieves Cloud Performance Data Datadog differs from competing cloud monitoring systems by aggregating, analyzing data from other tools and systems. HP is a customer. Data Center Decision Time: Stay Or Go? Is your glass house a sparkling hub of IT innovation or a financial albatross? For many, it's the latter. Marketo: Salesforce-ExactTarget Combo Won't Win CEO Phil Fernandez says Marketo is leading digital marketing while Salesforce.com is buying 'commodity' capabilities with its $2.5 billion ExactTarget deal. MORE CLOUD NEWS ALSO SEE • Data Center Decision Time: Stay Or Go? • Marketo: Salesforce-ExactTarget Combo Won't Win • 5 SDN Business Benefits • Delivering an Integrated Infrastructure for the Cloud • Secure Cloud: Taking Advantage of the Intelligent WAN • E2 Conference Boston   REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS FEATURED REPORTS Strategies for Improving Web Application Security In this report, we recommend some best practices for balancing the needs of the business with security requirements. It doesn't take special certification or a million dollars, but it does take planning, time, and a smart combination of tools and best practices. Download Now (Registration Required) 5 SDN Business Benefits Have your engineers caught software-defined networking fever yet? While SDN is currently most appropriate for test labs or tech-savvy cloud operators like Google and Facebook, that's poised to change. As the technology matures and products proliferate, enterprise IT executives need a grasp of the potential benefits. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE REPORTS FEATURED WHITEPAPERS Enhancing Cloud Connectivity for Optimal Application Performance Increasing dependence on Cloud-based applications hosted in distant data centers makes the quality of backbone networks connecting them increasingly critical. Download this whitepaper to review the technical issues faced by enterprises moving to Cloud-delivered applications. Download Now (Registration Required) Delivering an Integrated Infrastructure for the Cloud Cloud computing has emerged as one of the prevailing IT trends today. By providing greater levels of provisioning and automation, cloud computing can help organizations become more nimble, reduce operating costs, improve application performance, and better allocate their compute resources. Read this white paper to understand how the to meet this challenge head-on. Download Now (Registration Required) MORE WHITEPAPERS   MOST POPULAR NEWS 10 Top Password Managers Tired of being stuck in password hell? Consider these password managers that balance security with convenience. 10 Best And Worst Cellphones Of All Time From clamshell to multitouch, these cellphones made their mark -- for better or worse. 8 Free, Must-Have Windows 8 Apps These free Windows 8 apps will help you and your business bootstrap your way to using Microsoft's new OS productively. Big Data Analytics Master's Degrees: 20 Top Programs These one-year and two-year graduate programs are just what's needed to close the big-data talent gap. 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