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1. Kaspersky challenges Apple on iOS security policies
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Apple's policy of restricting third-party developers from designing security solutions for devices running iOS "will mean disaster for Apple" as more malware writers target the platform and will open the way for the rival Android OS to take over as market leader, according to one frustrated developer. Security guru Eugene Kaspersky says that since iOS is by design more secure than rival platforms, cybercriminals will need to target vulnerabilities in the source code to deliver malware to millions of Apple devices -- a difficult but not impossible tactic. Register (U.K.), The (05/22)
2. Middle East, Europe are hit by cyberweapon called Flame
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Worm.Win32.Flame is touted as the most sophisticated computer malware so far after it was found to have infected computers in the Middle East and Europe. The malware can grab information from PCs, storage devices, USB devices and even keyboards and screens, according to security researchers. Wall Street Journal, The (05/29) New York Times (tiered subscription model), The (05/28)
3. Study: Internal IT security not getting needed attention
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Companies are not paying enough attention to internal security threats, according to a study from DigitalPersona. The study found there are very little two-factor authentication methods being used on internal networks. "The biggest IT security risk to any organization is the employee, and companies need to put into place security policies that help to prevent the temptation to breach security," said Ben Boulnois of DigitalPersona Europe. ComputerWeekly.com (U.K.) (05/21)
4. Report foresees resource-management issues for IT
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
A Gartner report warns that 80% of tech organizations' resources will be severely taxed within three years, and it says many IT teams are not prepared for what's to come. "Constant innovation and change are required if organizations are to deliver the value required by stakeholders and sponsors," Gartner's Robert Handler says. CRN (U.K.) (05/22) Times of India, The (05/22)
5. CompTIA Network+: A Path to Apple Consultants Network
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
With the increasing demand for mobility solutions, joining the Apple Consultants Network can help CompTIA members to access a new source of growth for their business. The CompTIA Network+ certification now offers the possibility to directly embark on the mobility curriculum of the Apple Consultants Network. Learn more.
6. Is service-level customization the next big cloud feature?
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
A three-year study on cloud-contract service-level agreements and legal requirements suggests that the next differentiator between providers will be the ability to map SLAs to a specific client. "To remain competitive, providers may have to be more aware of user concerns, more flexible in negotiations, and more willing to demonstrate the security and robustness of their services," says Christopher Millard of the Cloud Legal Project, which conducted the study. CIO Asia (05/25)
7. J.D. Power: SMB market poses an opportunity for cloud services
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Data indicate cloud-services providers might want to set their sights on small to midsize enterprises given the growth potential in that segment, J.D. Power & Associates says. Fourteen percent of SMBs and 5% of very small businesses use cloud services. Customer service and price are a key aspects for SMBs, J.D. Power says. MSP Mentor (05/22)
8. Research: Hard-disk-drive density could double within 4 years
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
Computerworld (05/22)
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10. Malware increased in Q1 as code writers targeted PCs, Android
CompTIA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
The amount of malicious software targeting Macs, PCs and mobile devices increased during the first quarter of 2012, according to a report from McAfee that predicts total malware could reach 100 million by the end of the year. The analysis discovered 83 million threats against PCs during the quarter, the highest level in four years. The majority of the 8,000 total mobile malware samples McAfee collected during the quarter were directed at Google's Android platform. CNET (05/23)
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