Wednesday, April 4, 2012

EU offers guide for ensuring cloud security

Computerworld Security: April 04, 2012
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Users need to become better at asking cloud providers questions about the finer
points of availability and vulnerability management in contracts, according to a
new guide from the European Network and Information Security Agency.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558203/0/

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Path tightens mobile app security
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558204/0/

2. Geolocation apps draw users, despite privacy concerns
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558205/0/

3. FTC, Upromise college savings site settle privacy complaint
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558206/0/

4. Amid breach fallout, Global Payments struggles with public message
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558207/0/

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558208/0/

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Path tightens mobile app security

Social networking service Path has upgraded the security of its mobile
application in apparent response to a recent outcry over its data gathering
practices.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558204/0/

Geolocation apps draw users, despite privacy concerns

Nearly 60% of smartphone users employ apps that access their location data
despite having concerns about risks to their privacy and even personal safety,
according to a survey conducted by ISACA, a nonprofit group that focuses on risk
and security management.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558205/0/

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Is Cloud the Answer to Federal IT Savings?

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have collected interviews and articles that cover some of the biggest issues
faced by federal agency IT departments today. Read on to learn about the
technology challenges the U.S. government is facing, and how some agencies are
dealing with them.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558209/0/

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FTC, Upromise college savings site settle privacy complaint

Upromise, a Web service accused of collecting extensive information about its
users without their consent, will be required to clearly disclose its data
collection practices and obtain user consent before installing a browser toolbar
on their computers.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558206/0/

Amid breach fallout, Global Payments struggles with public message

The breached credit card processor assured investors that the damage has been
contained and its security procedures worked. But for nervous card holders with
additional questions, a basic website statement will have to do.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558207/0/

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http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7940122/823929835/558141/0/

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