[TechRepublic] Top lessons learned from recent high profile hacks

IT Leadership TechRepublic Member | November 20, 2012

Top lessons learned from recent high profile hacks Organizations we assume have all their ducks in a row when it comes to network security often don't. These six incidents, and the lessons to be learned from them, are examples of why it's so important to take security seriously. Read more Resource of the day Powering Enterprise Collaboration with WAN Optimization 2.0 Check out this paper for a comparison of popular WAN optimization technologies, and a discussion of the unique WAN optimization requirements for business file sharing and collaboration. 10 ways to make your business more efficient If your business isn't taking off -- or worse, if it's going downhill -- it's time to look for inefficiencies that may be plaguing your systems and practices. Read more SAP's strategy: Cutting complexity, boosting cloud and big data SAP sets out a vision of making its software easy to use and pain free to buy, while adding cloud and big data. But is it giving its customers what they want? Read more Defining an ROI for Big Data Efficient resource utilization is the area of Big Data ROI that the CIO needs to bring to the budget discussion. Read more Ryde your way to disaster-recovery success The City of Ryde's disaster-recovery tests showed that comprehensive documentation is essential, covering everything from software licence keys and hardware DIP switch settings to staff contact lists and the contents of backup tapes. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   CIO: Methods for building your network Most CIOs understand that they can't do their job in isolation. But many CIOs don't know what networking looks like or how to do it. Read more Five ways companies are using Google+ to reach customers Google+ isn't just a Facebook clone aimed at techies; many companies are actively using it for various marketing and collaborative strategies. Read more Featured multimedia   Five apps to help you mine valuable information from big data Brien Posey presents five apps he believes can help you mine valuable information from your organization. View on site Today's recommended downloads Your chance to win $500! - IT Priorities Data and Business Analytics Survey (ZDNet) Fix Computer Issues Fast with GoToAssist Remote Support by Citrix (Citrix Online) How to Conquer Your Fear of Phone Support (Zendesk) Securing the Mobile App Market (Symantec) The Importance of Managing Privileged Accounts (Quest Software, now a part of Dell) Connect with TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide: Find the best of the best Choosing the perfect geek-friendly gift for your perfect geek requires some research. Let us help. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Big Data Analytics TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise

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