Monthly Archives: September 2009

Thoughts on the Registered Traveler Programs at Airports

Posted on 30/09/2009 by Roger

When I entered the US this time, I got a brochure on how I could avoid the line at immigration and just get a fast track by registering with the Global Entry Program, a program, which would pre-screen me and … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Security Essentials – Ready to download

Posted on 29/09/2009 by Roger

Why pay for a Anti-Malware solution if you can get one of the best solutions in the world for free – go and download it! It is there: http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ And now, the disclaimer: It runs only on genuine Windows! Have … Continue reading →

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Interesting Cyber Security Challenge

Posted on 29/09/2009 by Roger

I read an article on Cyber Security Challenge Brings Out the Best about a “defend your system” challenge by the USENIX Security Conference in Montreal, Canada. I like the approach: Find and fix common vulnerabilities on a web server. Roger

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Hey, You, Get Off of My Cloud

Posted on 27/09/2009 by Roger

I recently had different discussions with different customers and we were looking into the key questions to ask, when you plan to move to the cloud (yes, I am working on a corresponding blog post). I was then asked whether … Continue reading →

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When it comes to security, who do you trust more – Microsoft or Google?

Posted on 26/09/2009 by Roger

I started to read the article and actually just wanted to Tweet about it but then I voted and had to publish at least the current state: When it comes to security, who do you trust more? Microsoft (44%) Google … Continue reading →

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Do you really want to move to the Cloud? Really?

Posted on 25/09/2009 by Roger

Well, the question is not too provocative. The longer I look into the risk, the more I am asking this question. Now, we have to separate the different company sizes. I guess for a small and medium business – with … Continue reading →

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IT outsourcing most affected by data leaks – What about the Cloud?

Posted on 24/09/2009 by Roger

I recently asked in a panel, where the difference is between Cloud Computing and classical outsourcing – I kind of became unpopular because this is simply uncool… But I stick with it (knowing there are differences) but the difference is … Continue reading →

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Moving to the Cloud: Where it worked and where I was challenged

Posted on 21/09/2009 by Roger

I am running a whole environment at home to experience our technology. However, up to now it was all “on premise”, no Cloud integration. This has to change. Therefore I was more than happy to join our internal  Hosted Exchange … Continue reading →

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When Goog becomes your Roommate (a “must see”)

Posted on 17/09/2009 by Roger

I just found that this morning. If you have 15 minutes, you have to watch these videos. They are really fun (are they?):   Enjoy! I did (partly) Roger

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Microsoft SDL Team Releases New Security Testing Tools

Posted on 16/09/2009 by Roger

I often mention that we try to give you all the tools we have as long as it makes sense form a risk perspective. The risk perspective is a simple one: If we give it to you as our customer, … Continue reading →

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