Tuesday, February 22, 2011 4:38 PM/EST
By Jessica Davis
If Watson could foil Jeopardy! champs, how about having "him" solve the problems faced by TSA. Besides helping TSA figure out the right staffing levels at the right times to avoid enormous lines, "he" might be programmed to do something even more important -- detect "tells" such as facial expressions and behavior of individuals who could pose a security threat.
Friday, April 16, 2010 1:21 PM/EST
By Jessica Davis
Recession or not, recovery or not, one of the IT job skill areas that is always in demand is security. And if it's in demand, that generally means it pays better, too.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:54 PM/EST
By Carolyn April
A recent online survey designed to measure IT effectiveness at small businesses found that nearly a quarter of respondents scored at grade of "D" or "F."
Monday, September 08, 2008 1:07 PM/EST
By Jessica Davis
Information security/data network security remains a top concern of IT professionals according to a new web poll conducted by CompTIA.
Friday, July 18, 2008 2:27 PM/EST
By Jessica Davis
Symantec is looking to take the concept of automated renewals from its consumer business and apply it to serving SMB customers. But will the company's plans satisfy both VAR partners and end customers?
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:58 AM/EST
By Jessica Davis
The poison-pill-type technology will delete sensitive data on a laptop that has been reported stolen once the machine reconnects to the Internet. Just don't leave your poison-pill password lying around where your ex-spouse can see it.
Thursday, May 08, 2008 1:55 PM/EST
By Chris Gonsalves
Having lived in Asia for a couple of years, I have an enduring fondness for the way Chinese and Korean culture allow a freedom of self-expression in the face of adversity that has been stunted here in the U.S. Submitted...
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 5:22 PM/EST
By David Strom
What happens when you deliberately put a real debit card and pre-paid phone card out on a peer file sharing service and measure how it long before someone tries to access the cards and drain them of any value? About...
Monday, February 12, 2007 1:30 PM/EST
By John Hazard
Symantec, and specifically its channel chief, Julie Parrish, operate with the novel idea that it should be easy for VARs to sell a vendor's wares. The security vendor announced this week it was removing the coursework requirements attached to its sales and technical certifications and would began making all of the tutorials and study guides available free and online. Tests would also be free and online, making certifications "free and easy" for all but a minority of partners who insist on classroom preparation, the company said...