Jul 14, 2009

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Features 
Get Ready for IE 8 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: Is Your Site Ready?
Latest release of popular Web browser may wreak havoc with content written for earlier versions of Internet Explorer. 



Leap of Faith? Is Open Source Software More Secure than Proprietary Products?
Proponents say constant peer review creates more secure applications.

Security News and Features
Public CIOs Struggle to Manage Mobility Demands
Smartphones and laptops increase management issues for public-sector CIOs. 

Michael Locatis NASCIO Releases Mobile Device Management Paper
"Many states have made substantial efforts and investments to encrypt the data on mobile devices and to further protect them through use of strong policies, physical controls and end-user education. 

U.S., South Korean Government Web Sites Attacked 
FTC site crashed for a time. 

Smart Electricity Grid Aims to Increase Energy Efficiency Smart Electricity Grid Aims to Increase Energy Efficiency
Economic stimulus money will fund smart meters and sensors to replace U.S. legacy electric system. 

Blackberry 8820 IT Security Professionals Suffer Password Fatigue
Keeping track of passwords can be overwhelming, but who really wants to explore the alternative? 
 

Bozeman, Mont., Rescinds Password Requirement for Job Applicants
Practice "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community."
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GIS From the Former CIO of the CIA
GIS From the Former CIO of the CIA
John Young the Director of Enterprise Solutions ESRI and the former CIO of the CIA gives an insightful talk about GIS. 

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