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STAPLES Business Depot Identifies Risky Behaviors For Security Threats

FRAMINGHAM, Ma - STAPLES Business Depot has noted that information security tops the list of modern-day threats and equates people's risky behavior in the IT security arena to driving without a seat-belt or riding a bicycle without a helmet. Common, everyday behaviors can lead to individuals and businesses to be at risk for security threats

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Guest Columns|

McAfee Launches Certified Hacker Training Course

SAN JOSE - McAfee Inc.'s Foundstone Professional Services announced the Certified Ethical Hacking course, the company's first certified training program that gives IT professionals the skills they need to detect vulnerabilities on their own systems. The course teaches participants the skills they need to hack into vulnerable systems, but requires students to sign a pledge

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Guest Columns|

Microsoft: Vista SP1 Will Break These Programs

REDMOND, Wa. - List of applications affected by service pack installation include Trend Micro's Internet Security 2008 and the Times Reader. Microsoft has published a list of programs that will not work or that will suffer from reduced functionality after the installation of Vista Service Pack 1, CNET News.Com reported. The list of programs consists

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Blue Water Angels – Newest Angel Investment Group In Michigan

MIDLAND ? Michigan has yet another angel investing group, the Blue Water Angels, which has more than $1 million to invest in promising Michigan start ups. Blue Water Angels works closely with the MidMichigan Innovation Center. At the Feb. 12 meeting, the groups first board was elected. Brent Case, executive director of the MidMichigan Innovation

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Events/Announcements|

Cisco Network On Wheels Coming To Ferndale March 7

FERNDALE - The Cisco Network on Wheels van, a 25-foot mobile demonstration of the latest Cisco networking technologies, will make a stop at Tener Technologies on March 7. The showcase, designed especially for small- and medium-sized businesses, is an open house event with interactive demonstrations of the latest security, mobility, IP communications and network foundation

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Cyber Defense|

CA SiteMinder Web Access Manager Webinar Now On Demand

SOUTHFIELD ? If you'd like to learn more about CA's SiteMinder Web Access Manager, the company is providing an on-demand webinar that will walk you through the new features on the recently released r12 update. The webinar examines the questions: ? Is CA SiteMinder WAM already an important part of your organization's Web security infrastructure?

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Cyber Defense|

Embracing PCI: Making It Work For You

SOUTHFIELD - With the recent rise in data breaches and identity thefts, implementing a sound information security program is no longer optional. Companies processing credit card information are encouraged to embrace and implement sound data protection strategies to protect the confidentiality and integrity of payment information. As a result of this recent trend, a consortium

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Guest Columns|

Senior Forensic Examiner Joins Grand Rapids Office Of Elijah

GRAND RAPIDS ? Dan Romej, an EnCase Certified Examer with a Master's degree in Business Information Technology, has joined Elijah Technologies as a Senior Forensic examiner in the company's Grand Rapids office. In addition to his EnCase certification, Romej is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Microsoft Certified System Engineer, Compaq Accredted System Engineer and

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Cyber Defense|

EMU’s IAC Center February Update With Skip Lawver

YPSILANTI - Skip Lawver, director of Eastern Michigan University's IAC Center, provides his February update. He talks about a new Security speaker series that will culminate with a recruiting visit by federal intelligence agencies. Scholar ships available for students interested in careers in Security management. Reaching out to the high school to recruit college security

By |2008-02-22T00:00:00-05:00February 22nd, 2008|Archive, Cyber Defense|