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Stamp out personal use of company Internet access, or... the policy everyone loves to ignore

September 22, 2008 8:31am PDT

Offer your clients guidance in defining and implementing a "no personal business" policy for corporate PCs.

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Poll: Do your senior executives think they're 'above' adhering to IT policies?

May 29, 2012 5:21am PDT

A European report reveals that many corporate executives ignore IT security policies and procedures. Do yours?

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Beware of slack data retention policies and procedures

September 17, 2009 1:35pm PDT

Neglecting data retention policies can lead to embarrassing gaffes if not actual criminal proceedings. Just ask the Boston mayor's office about the costs of allowing improper deletion of emails.

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Defining SQL Server 2008 Policies

October 20, 2008 10:41am PDT

You've already had a brief introduction to Policy Based Management, a new SQL Server 2008 feature that allows the Database Administrator the ability to define and enforce policies through the...

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10 boring (but really important) things you should know about HIPAA compliance

June 14, 2012 6:28am PDT

Staggering fines are being levied against companies that fail to comply with HIPAA regulations. Here are 10 critical policies to have in place (even if you don't fall under HIPAA).

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Protect your organization with updated policies and procedures

July 8, 2009 5:55am PDT

From privacy statements to usage policies, we have ready-to-customize documents in this comprehensive download, IT Professional's Guide to Policies and Procedures, 4th edition. Plus, download the...

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Images: The sci-fi effect on high tech

July 9, 2007 3:25am PDT

Science fiction has long been a favorite read of techies, and it shows in their work. Here's our take on the 10 most influential books.

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Geek Trivia: Overdose of tragedy

January 22, 2008 11:27am PST

What was the highest dosage of radiation ever suffered by a human being from a conventional nuclear accident -- the highest lethal rem count ever inflicted outside the detonation of a nuclear weapon?

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Podcast: Take the pain out of IT compliance

June 5, 2008 12:38pm PDT

IT consultant Jeff Davis and Bill Detwiler examine how IT departments are coping with this monumental task and discuss ways to lessen the pain. Jeff shares his real-world experience helping...

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Intelligent Transport Systems offer safety for smart drivers

November 28, 2007 11:23am PST

Toyota's safety technology is based on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), a safety system that uses GPS sensors and receivers to avoid collisions.

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Customizing is just a double-click away

December 17, 2009 9:57am PST

Most users know that right-clicking a menu or toolbar displays a list of available toolbars. Displaying the Customize dialog box is just as easy, if you know the right click!

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Linksys inadvertently promotes phone sex hotline

November 29, 2007 11:37pm PST

It appears that a misprint on the box of a Linksys router pointed the way to a phone sex hotline.

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Some tech pros would sacrifice pay to telecommute

April 5, 2011 8:00am PDT

A new Dice poll shows that some IT pros value their work surroundings more than the amount of money they make.

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Advice for a programming major who wants to telecommute

November 9, 2011 6:40am PST

Justin James shares career insights and tips for a TechRepublic member who majored in programming and is looking for a work-from-home job.

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Download two ethics and conduct codes for IT consultants

October 3, 2008 5:14pm PDT

Can signing a code of ethics really encourage honorable behavior among consultants? Download two firms' conduct codes, and find out how they use them.

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Sarbanes Oxley: A lesson in design fundamentals

December 14, 2009 12:00pm PST

Bad, hasty design decisions cost big, no matter the industry. In this case, our elected officials have given the best example to date with Sarbanes-Oxley.

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Poll: Does sexual harassment training really change attitudes?

September 7, 2011 4:44am PDT

Sexual harassment training is required in many companies. Do you think it actually changes attitudes?

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Pros and cons of procuring your own IT in the cloud

December 27, 2011 9:00am PST

Nick Hardiman is ready to add content on his newly created Amazon EC2 machine, but he pauses to consider some important factors before continuing on the public cloud path.

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10 things you should never say on the job

July 21, 2011 1:26pm PDT

Ever had one of those heart-stopping moments when you realize you've said just the wrong thing at work? Here are some guidelines to keep that from happening again.

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