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3 legal risks from staffers’ camera phones


November 19, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Compliance, Information security, Latest News & Views

These days, most cell phones come equipped with built-in cameras. Those devices pose several little-known legal risks when they’re brought into the workplace.

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Password denied! Still EFTPS accessible?


November 13, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views

Quick check: If your company pays taxes electronically, are you sure your password is still valid? Earlier this year, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) changed its password requirements.

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Security-friendly laptop bags: Worth it?


October 24, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Budgets and spending, Communication, Compliance, Gadgets, Hardware, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Travel and entertainment

Road warriors who carry a laptop through airport security felt a surge of hope last year when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issue guidelines for carry bags.

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What will telecommuting cost your company really?


October 13, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Budgets and spending, Communication, Compliance, Green technology, Information security, Special Report

The boom in telecommuting’s being driven by soaring gas prices and a sinking economy, and now there’s data that’s showing just how big an impact the practice is having.

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Extranets: Better sharing through technology


October 2, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, Software, Web browsers

Staying connected to customers and vendors can take plenty of an organization’s resources — unless technology shortcuts can step in.

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Government Web sites get boosted security


September 29, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, Software, Web browsers

Ever get nervous about electronically transmitting sensitive finance data to the IRS or other government agencies? Well, you can calm your frazzled nerves — soon.

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Small biz a big target


August 18, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Information security, Latest News & Views, Software

Think you have to be a high-profile company to be targeted for a security attack?

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IT staff: The biggest threat to employee privacy?


August 15, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Compliance, IT employment, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

How many IT staffers abuse their access to confidential information?

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New security rules for laptops in airports


August 14, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Communication, Compliance, Gadgets, Hardware, Information security, Latest News & Views, Travel and entertainment

There’s a new option for you road warriors out there annoyed by taking your laptops out of bags

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Tight times shift staffers’ wish lists


August 11, 2008 by Valerie Helmbreck
Posted in: Budgets and spending, Communication, Compliance, Hardware, Information security, Software, Special Report

In a perfect world, you might have more choices like this one: We’ll give you a decent raise, or you can pass up the money and work from home some of the time.

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