Security technology has a habit of replacing the problem that it solves with an entirely new one. Encryption, for example, hides your data from others, but that also includes the user if he forgets the key. So we put in a PKI to manage all the keys, and that introduces a raft of other new problems. And so it goes on.
The latest idea for solving man-in-the-middle attacks is an ingenious solution f...
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Having a good network is a key asset of a CIO. Not that network - I mean your personal contacts. I'm a member of the Property IT Directors Forum, run by the indefatiguable Chris Lees at Calvis. 30 strong, it's members are the most senior person responsible for IT in almost all of the leading agents and property companies.
We get together from time to time, and if anyone has a question they can se...
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BBC R4 Today - why did PA have prison database download?
I said on the BBC Radio 4 "Today" programme this morning (approx 8.30am) that the loss of a memory stick by PA Consulting raises questions about why a private contractor had access to government data on 84,000 criminals. Does this mean private companies will also have access, on the quiet, to patient-identiable information under the NHS's National Programme for IT? I also said that there is so lit...
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Cliff Saran has had an initial look at IE8 - (its in beta, but IE8 can be downloaded now, if you want to take a look at it). If curious, take a look at Cliff's post on IE8 for his initial impressions and cut through the hype. ...
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John-Paul Kamath says goodbye - with the help of Dr Who, William Hartnell......
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New approach needed to tackle data loss
We could do with having a time out in which to reconsider our approach to dealing with data loss. We're currently inundated with stories - the latest being about the PC purchased on eBay containing sensitive data about bank customers - it's clear that we need a new approach.
The sheer number of reported incidents is indicative of a general failure across all industry sectors to prov...
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RSS this blogCollaboration Technology 2.0
YouTube's popularity was built on a plethora of pirated content which triggered a copyright war when Google bought the service, recent changes have turned the 'bad' into 'good'. Through the use of content ID to identify copyrighted material, originators are not now demanding the removal of videos but now using this 'window' into their fan base to drive viewers to other 'paid for' materials and ser...
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Top productivity features in IE8 beta 2
I spoke to Microsoft earlier today about the beta 2 release of Internet Explorer, which can now be downloaded. Here are three features MS says will make web browsing faster and more intuitive:Faster web browsing - MS says it has spent hours in usability labs videoing users to see what they do when web browsing. In IE8 it has attempted to automate the common tasks people do. I often use Stree...
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Think your password is a secret? No it's not
The BBC is reporting that a man who chose a telephone banking password with Lloyds TSB of "Lloyds is pants" (he wasn't very happy with Lloyds at the time) had it changed to "no it's not" by a member of staff. Apparently "Barclays is better" was also rejected. Lloyds TSB has said that the member of staff concerned no longer works there.
I'm a very happy Lloyds TSB customer, but I won't use telephon...
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Home Office condemned for losing data mash-up while millions of banks details sold for £35
The recent Home Office data loss should be put into the perspective of the previously unpublicised loss of a million bank records and the consultation on implementation of the EU Data Retention Directive, plans to collate that which is retained in a central database, the recommendations of papers like "The power of information" and the services already available from Googl...
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Experian makes a game of Creditability
Timing is everything in most areas of endeavour, which is why Experian's launch of Creditability, a free computer game that teaches sound financial management, should be a winner.
Described as a journey into the world of money and credit, it takes you through choosing a bank account, buying a house, and avoiding identity fraudsters, says the blurb.
So if there are any CIOs out there whose knowl...
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RSS this blogThe IT Leadership Deal
Since this blog kicked off back on 21 May 2007, ComputerWeekly.com has been pleased to bring you six months of great tips and insights into business productivity from David Taylor, our "Naked Leader". But, sadly, all good things come to an end. David Taylor's schedule no longer allows him the time to blog for us, so this is the final post.
You can follow David's new initiatives online, and in t...
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