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The future of IT security compliance: 201 CMR 17.00

April 30, 2013 6:00am PDT

Why should you be concerned about a security rule that is part of the State law of Massachusetts -- especially if you aren't in business there? Donovan Colbert explains how compliance regulations...

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PCI-DSS, security, and cloud guidelines

March 11, 2013 5:30am PDT

Thoran Rodrigues highlights some of the guidelines published recently for the Payment Card Industry (PCI), regarding standards and the public cloud.

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The CIO resume vs. The CTO resume

February 13, 2013 6:35am PST

Don't confuse the position of CIO with CTO when you're applying for one of those jobs. Resume expert Jennifer Hay talks about the difference.

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10 things to do with old computing equipment

February 5, 2013 8:11am PST

When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, IT must either dispose of it or find it a new home. Here are several good ways to handle the situation.

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Governance, risk, and compliance: Change auditing and security

January 8, 2013 6:00am PST

Dominic Vogel takes a look at GRC software that provides change auditing functionality for organizations to meet governance, risk, and compliance goals. Here, he chats with a rep for NetWrix.

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Your medical records, HIPAA, and the illusion of privacy

January 7, 2013 7:44am PST

HIPAA is supposed to protect our private medical records from prying eyes, but there are many exceptions and gaps as Michael P. Kassner found out while doing some research.

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Five free apps to help remind you to take a break

December 3, 2012 1:40pm PST

Jack Wallen has found apps that remind users to take breaks and practice good ergonomics, and they do this without costing a penny.

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Sitting at your desk could be killing you

October 29, 2012 3:51am PDT

If your job requires a lot of sitting, you could be putting your health at danger. Here are some steps to avoid this.

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Five common database development mistakes

August 30, 2012 10:36am PDT

Here are some of the most common gaffes Justin James sees in database development, along with advice on what to do to not make them.

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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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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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Six lines your boss should never cross

April 17, 2012 10:18am PDT

A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.

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Microsoft is one of the world's most ethical companies

March 19, 2012 10:56am PDT

Despite past business practices that suggest otherwise, Microsoft is now one of the most ethical companies in the world.

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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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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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10+ things you can do to avoid ethical breaches

October 12, 2011 11:16am PDT

If you're headed toward an ethical quagmire, a few basic steps can help you find your way back to the high ground.

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10 questions to determine whether an employee can work from home

September 21, 2011 1:31pm PDT

Before letting staff members telecommute, consider the answers to these questions about you, your department, and your employees.

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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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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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