The news has been filled with stories of high-profile breaches in cyber security at large businesses. The hacking has caused havoc on a variety of levels, compromising bank accounts, embarrassing corporate executives and allowing identity theft. Online and data security procedures obviously have a lot of catching up to do. That is why cyber-security jobs, ...

When you talk to leaders about trends in technology jobs, one term comes up repeatedly: Big data. In the past few years, responding to the increasing buzz and job demand, new degree programs have been formed at major universities. But what is big data and how can job candidates distinguish whether they have the chops ...

System or network vulnerabilities and security threats can severely impact business operations or even shutter its doors. However, these incidents can be prevented by proactively detecting potential threat opportunities. Penetration tests and scans can be conducted both inside the organization and against external points of entry such a routers, email systems and web servers. These ...

Due to the rise of to the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) movement, the lines have blurred between company and personal owned devices; business work is now routinely performed on each. Examples include an iPhone set up to receive company email so employees can keep up-to-date on their inbox while away from their desk or ...

Advances have been made over the past two decades to bring to the public an entirely new kind of standard: 3D printing. 3D printing is a technology whereby objects can be designed using software and then created using a layering technique that harnesses processes such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and fused filament fabrication (FFF). ...

When a system goes down, affected users need to know as soon as possible. This package includes a template to alert them to the problem, with follow-ups covering updates, resolution, and remediation. Every company’s communications needs vary, but certain standard messages are required for most IT operations. CIO Keith Faigin has created this template package ...

Most users aren’t thrilled when you roll out changes to the software they use to get their work done — but the more informed they are, the better. These templates will help keep the stress levels down. Every company’s communications needs vary, but certain standard messages are required for most IT operations. CIO Keith Faigin ...

The results of TechRepublic Premium’s May 2014 survey on the hybrid cloud are the focus of this research report, Hybrid Cloud: Benefits, roadblocks, favored vendors. The hybrid cloud combines the best features from on and off-premise cloud solutions, and the tools can be used for managing, provisioning and monitoring both systems. For many, hybrid clouds ...

Wearable computing isn’t a new idea, but the technology has struggled to move beyond a few niche markets due to hardware and connectivity limitations. In recent years, advances in processing power, sensor capability, communication links, display quality, and battery life have opened the doors of possibility for wearable devices, also known simply as “wearables.” Because ...

Turning a great idea into a company requires meticulous planning and savvy execution. This primer offers a realistic view of what you can expect and what has worked (or not worked) for other founders. From pitching your ideas to obtaining funding to choosing a co-founder and building your team, the journey from inspiration to a ...