IBM: The rapidly changing role of top security executives
Security issues are exerting a ton of pressure and monetary concerns on the executives in charge of keeping corporate networks and assets safe.
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In Pictures: The SpaceX blast into history
NASA watches as SpaceX gets set for first space shot
IBM melds crime-fighting, big data analytics in one security package
IBM today came out with its first iteration of the analytics software package that it expects will help law enforcement, government agencies and private businesses wade through the massive amounts of data they collect to help them predict, disrupt and prevent criminal, terrorist and fraudulent activities.
In Pictures: The sizzling world of asteroids
From new space mining venture to causing the end of the world, asteroids are a hot topic
In Pictures: Fabulous space photos from NASA’s Hubble telescope
NASA’s Hubble telescope is celebrating 22 years as a space discovery icon
When it comes to analyzing safety data, FAA might be in database hell
One of the most important functions of the Federal Aviation Administration is to gather, review and analyze all manner of aviation safety data to reactively and more to the future, proactively prevent accidents and manage safety risks.
Who is threatening the security of your network?
The myriad threats to public, private and U.S. government networks is getting a ton of attention in Washington, D.C., this week as the House gets ready to debate yet another cybersecurity bill.
Healthcare industry group builds cybersecurity threat center
Looking to address growing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry the Health Information Trust Alliance today said it has established a centralized Cybersecurity Incident Response and Coordination Center where organizations can report incidents and get help remediating electronic medical security problems.
In Pictures: NASA Space Shuttle Discovery’s spectacular final flight
One last hurrah – Shuttle Discovery flies piggy-back to Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center
In Pictures: The fierce battle for intellectual property
Microsoft, Motorola, Oracle and Google, Facebook and many others are fighting for a piece of righteous intellectual property pie
Free apps kill smartphone battery life
Those free apps like Angry Birds, Instagram and Tiny Wings may be loads of fun, but they suck the battery life out of your smartphone by tracking your geographical location, sending information about you to advertisers and downloading ads.
In Pictures: Inside the fastest 3D Nano printer ever
Vienna University of Technology says its 3D printer creates images in world record time
Internet security better but foul exploits grow, IBM says
IBM said it found surprising improvements in Internet security such as a reduction in application security vulnerabilities, exploit code and spam, but it also noted that those improvements come with a price: Attackers have been forced to rethink their tactics.
In Pictures: Advanced tech conflict, China's rare earth stranglehold
Inside the rare earth fight between United States, Europe, Japan vs. China
Identity theft reporting system needs improvements, victims say
Unwanted pressure to buy protection services from credit reporting agencies and the inability to speak to a live person when reporting an identity theft situation were the two most annoying issues victims identified in a Federal Trade Commission report issued on the growing problem this week.