One of the things I've observed and personally believe regarding computer security: No enterprise will ever be able to fully train users to take the right action regarding computer security. The reason: the threat is too dynamic. Of course we have to try, and one of the marks of maturity for an organization is how successful the organization is at training. But the fact is, at this very moment, some user in your enterprise is probably clicking on … [Read more...]
Do you wonder what others online know about your browsing?
September 11, 2010 By
In general the readers we interact with here at CTOvision.com know IP technologies and applications. So I might be telling you something here you already know. But if you have not taken steps to protect your privacy online services can collect and understand a great deal about your computer habits. They can do this many ways, including use of cookies, use of login information, and even use of your IP address. Others can collect info on your … [Read more...]
JTF-CND to JTF-CNO to JTF-GNO to Cybercom
September 8, 2010 By
A very interesting military organization was stood up in the late 1990's, a unit called the Joint Task Force - Computer Network Defense (JTF-CND). This command was created after a series of thorny cyber incidents that DoD had a hard time addressing with their current organizational constructs. Services had defensive organizations, DoD law enforcement had investigative and forensic experts, the intelligence community (DIA, CIA, NSA) had growing … [Read more...]
The Future of Screen Technology
September 7, 2010 By
It is a totally true statement: the best method of predicting the future of technology is to watch innovators who have done things and track what they say they will do. We have all just been given a great chance to do that in the area of screen technology. Tat Technologies, a company providing software and design services which have driven about about half a billion devices, including 20% of all smart phones, has just provided a concept video that … [Read more...]
Prediction: BlueCat Networks is one you should watch
September 3, 2010 By
I read some great news about a great company and great friends and thought I should share it with you here. BlueCat Networks, provider of advance IP address management solutions that enhance IT performance and security, has just named several of my heros to their technology advisory board. Here is some of the text from their recent announcement: BlueCat Networks, the IPAM Intelligence™ company, today announced three new members of its … [Read more...]